Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Military Just Showed This Sailor What Happens When You Don't Stand for the National Anthem

The Military Just Showed This Sailor What Happens When You Don't Stand for the National Anthem

Article Title: The Military Just Showed This Sailor What Happens When You Don't Stand for the National Anthem

Snippet of Article: "...Ervin's protest is a direct violation of Navy Regulation 1205, which notes that "whenever the national anthem is played, all naval service personnel...shall stand at attention." Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Ervin's actions are technically illegal, and could result in a maximum punishment of "dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 2 years." ..."

Article Source: ijr.com