Archive article: https://archive.is/EfZkV “We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans,” he said. “No more beards, long hair, superficial individual expression,” he added. “We’re going to cut our hair, shave our beards, and adhere to standards.”

  • gdog05@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    4
    arrow-down
    1
    ·
    edit-2
    10 days ago

    I’ve spent the last decade as a proxy voice for conscientious objectors and my girlfriend’s dad just retired a few years ago as a major general in the national guard. Does that count?

    Edit: The governor threw him a gala event for his retirement and all.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      2
      arrow-down
      8
      ·
      edit-2
      10 days ago

      and my girlfriend’s dad just retired a few years ago as a major general in the national guard. Does that count?

      Nope.

      It’s your GFs dad, but I’m sure he is very impressive to a teenager.

      Not even getting into the “guard” aspect…