{"id":174465,"date":"2025-09-26T09:03:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=174465"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:54:09","slug":"more-service-members-being-investigated-for-kirk-related-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=174465","title":{"rendered":"More service members being investigated for Kirk-related posts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are receiving more information regarding their service members’ comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The Army said that over a dozen Soldiers have been relieved of their duties pending investigation of their posts. The numbers of service members being investigated for their Charlie Kirk comments is expected to rise as more service members are reported to their respective branches.<\/p>\n

Military Times:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Some social media accounts appearing to belong to service members have been identified online by other accounts for comments, including “racists should get shot” and reposts saying, “MAKE NAZIS DEAD AGAIN,” according to a review of X posts by Military Times.<\/p>\n

Other service members have been targeted online for calling Kirk or his comments “racist” and “sexist” while also explicitly stating that they do not condone his killing. It is not clear whether any of these service members are under investigation.<\/p>\n

An Army spokeswoman told Military Times on Wednesday that “approximately a dozen Soldiers have been suspended pending review of their social media account activity.”<\/p>\n

“These numbers are subject to change as commands review social media activity and take appropriate action,” she added.<\/p>\n

The Marine Corps confirmed to Military Times this week that the service branch has relieved a Marine from recruiting duties after “a social media post that does not align with our core values.” The matter is currently under investigation.<\/p>\n

The Air Force said it was in the process of taking “necessary administrative and disciplinary actions to hold service members accountable” for inappropriate actions, but declined to say how many airmen were currently under investigation.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the Navy said it was actively reviewing reports of social media activity that is “misaligned with the Department’s current social media guidance.”<\/p>\n

“Service members are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice at all times, including behavior conducted in the digital space. Sailors are expected to uphold Navy core values on duty, off duty, and online,” a Navy spokesperson told Military Times.<\/p>\n

The Coast Guard has also identified a Guard member who carried out “inappropriate personal social media activity” that a spokesperson said was contrary to Coast Guard values.<\/p>\n

“With the support of DHS, we are actively investigating this activity and will take appropriate action to hold the individual accountable. We recognize the harm such behavior can cause and remain steadfast in ensuring that the conduct of our personnel reflects the trust and responsibility placed in us by the American people,” the spokesperson added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Additional Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Babb, C. (2025, September 24). More troops suspended pending investigations into Kirk-related posts. Military Times<\/em>. Link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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