OT Green Beret being pushed out of Army

[terrylsar]

Just wanted to put this out there. Have any of you been paying attention to this?

http://m.military.com/daily-news/20...otected-afghan-boy.html#.VsnDg3C20qA.facebook

 

[Master of Reality]

Just wanted to put this out there. Have any of you been paying attention to this?

http://m.military.com/daily-news/20...otected-afghan-boy.html#.VsnDg3C20qA.facebook

he should have just made the monster disappear and avoided all of this, instead he tried to do it the new military way and gave him the white glove treatment. Once again it backfires on the good guys.

 

[gbbaber]

That article refers to his being dismissed "in part because of his disciplinary record," which is a little vague but makes it sound like he's a cowboy. So for me, it depends on what that past record looks like.

It's the Army, and you have to follow the rules, but as a human being he did the right thing, and the perp is lucky Martland didn't just kill him...but I'm sure he would have if he thought he could get away with it.

 

[terrylsar]

Another link about this of Congressman Freitas speaking to the House.

 

[TrainHawg]

Just wanted to put this out there. Have any of you been paying attention to this?

http://m.military.com/daily-news/20...otected-afghan-boy.html#.VsnDg3C20qA.facebook

Damn shame.

 

[boopl]

SFC Martland is a good Soldier and has served his country with distinction. He is just another person that is being swept up in this PC world that we live in. With the mandatory drawn down of the military, one negative report in your file gets you separated. It is a travesty!

 

[Paul Loyd]

Unfortunately, it's not unusual at all for Arab men to sexually abuse children. When I was a young soldier serving in Saudi Arabia, our command would sponsor Saudi Air Force pilots who would be sent to San Antonio for flight training. Before they were flown to the States, they had to be interviewed and sign a document with the interview questions listed, proclaiming they would adhere to the rules listed on the statement. One of the rules listed was that they would not molest young children while in the United States.

The Green Beret in this article is being screwed for doing the right thing IMO.

 

[Master of Reality]

SFC Martland is a good Soldier and has served his country with distinction. He is just another person that is being swept up in this PC world that we live in. With the mandatory drawn down of the military, one negative report in your file gets you separated. It is a travesty!

+1000 !

 

[RevenuerHog]

Boop and Paul r right on. This is just another example of PC garbage that continues to hurt the military. Most top commanders who refuse to go along with this crap have been pushed into early retirement.

 

[woodlandshawg]

It sickens me to see the way our country operates these days. The same people trying to get him kicked out of the military would probably stand up for the sick rapest saying his right were violated. It makes me want to puke to see where our country has gone.

 

[ermackey]

I am 99% sure that there is more to this story and it is nothing to do with "PC Police." More likely is that he was told to leave it alone and he didn't. Out govt pays off local leaders as informants and as allies. The chief of police was possibly (and likely) on the payroll. If so, the actions of the soldier compromised the bigger picture.

Sad deal though and unjust. But our foreign policy is more amoral than many want to admit and we will sacrifice a soldier for the "greater good." Been that way for about 40 years.

 

[titanhawg]

I am 99% sure that there is more to this story and it is nothing to do with "PC Police." More likely is that he was told to leave it alone and he didn't. Out govt pays off local leaders as informants and as allies. The chief of police was possibly (and likely) on the payroll. If so, the actions of the soldier compromised the bigger picture.

Sad deal though and unjust. But our foreign policy is more amoral than many want to admit and we will sacrifice a soldier for the "greater good." Been that way for about 40 years.

Yeah...sometimes it's not as black and white as we'd want it to be. We've made "friends" with many of our "lesser" enemies to take out the bigger enemies...and I'm sure that is one big, messed up grey area.

 

[shnuke]

The sad thing is, we are everyday one step closer to anything goes kind of world. At the rate we are going, there soon will be a law that allows rape, and molestation under "special" circumstances. I am just absolutely disgusted by our PC world and everyone has their rights to things they desire.

 

[Chauvinist Pig]

He should get a medal instead in my uniformed opinion.

 

[gbbaber]

He should get a medal instead in my uniformed opinion.

Always good to dress an opinion up when you post.

 

[mlbmh]

That article refers to his being dismissed "in part because of his disciplinary record," which is a little vague but makes it sound like he's a cowboy. So for me, it depends on what that past record looks like.

It's the Army, and you have to follow the rules, but as a human being he did the right thing, and the perp is lucky Martland didn't just kill him...but I'm sure he would have if he thought he could get away with it.

It's Obama's army where you cower at the mention of controversy. And if he's a cowboy I'd hope we'd all be in the defense of women and children, but then there is Sharia law that protects the perverts.

 

[terrylsar]

I've got buddies that are still in, and they've said there is quite a lot of this behavior with the Afgans. I don't think I could have let it go.

 

[powderview]

My daughter was an Aide de Camp to two different Generals during her time in Afghanistan. She ended up in many meetings with village elders, senior Afghan military and political leaders, etc. Most of these important Afghan leaders have a "Chai boy". You can Google it. Families sell, or give for favors, one of their sons to these elders and the boy in turn becomes somewhat of a sex slave to the elder. Common practice. You never hear any of our politicians talk about this.

 

[southarkrzrbk]

Nothing here but Nobama protecting his Muslim brother.

 

[southarkrzrbk]

My daughter was an Aide de Camp to two different Generals during her time in Afghanistan. She ended up in many meetings with village elders, senior Afghan military and political leaders, etc. Most of these important Afghan leaders have a "Chai boy". You can Google it. Families sell, or give for favors, one of their sons to these elders and the boy in turn becomes somewhat of a sex slave to the elder. Common practice. You never hear any of our politicians talk about this.

Yes it is. Same thing in Iraq, Egypt, etc. I have served in both countries, and the men say "Boys are for pleasure, women are for making babies"..

 

[jlreich]

Yes it is. Same thing in Iraq, Egypt, etc. I have served in both countries, and the men say "Boys are for pleasure, women are for making babies"..

Been there and witnessed that. When they come on base to work and putting them in search tents at ECPs, they all have their hands all over each other. Strange culture!!!! Especially in Egypt and Kuwait.

 

[Paul Loyd]

Been there and witnessed that. When they come on base to work and putting them in search tents at ECPs, they all have their hands all over each other. Strange culture!!!! Especially in Egypt and Kuwait.

Unfortunately, it is acceptable in their culture.

 

[BOSSHOGFREE]

Unfortunately, it is acceptable in their culture.

Hence the great debate of seeding our culture around the world. I could give two shakes about their culture if it involves raping young children. There is nothing that would get me to stand by and allow that behavior. I hope every US soldier in uniform would feel the same way.

 

[boopl]

Update: http://www.armytimes.com/story/mili...-accused-child-rapist-can-stay-army/83679604/

SFC Martland will continue to serve on Active duty.

 

[terrylsar]

It's a good day Brother.

 

[BOSSHOGFREE]

Update: http://www.armytimes.com/story/mili...-accused-child-rapist-can-stay-army/83679604/

SFC Martland will continue to serve on Active duty.

And justice wins the day! Excellent news. Thank you for the follow up report.