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Individuals removed from National Guard

At January's meeting, I mentioned that two members of the Army National Guard who belonged to a kindred with ties to the AFA were kicked out of the National Guard. Here's a write-up for those who are interested in learning a little more: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/12/27/2-kicked-out-of-national-guard-over-white-supremacist-ties/

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Sorn

Feb 11, 2020

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Another piece referencing the same individuals as the Army Times article, though it's primarily about beard exemptions. It includes a statement from Josh Heath of the Open Halls Project: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jan/04/norse-pagan-nevada-guardsman-insists-no-ties/

debbie

Feb 14, 2020

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Hmmm....This article seemed well researched (in trying to show the variety of beliefs within the heathen and pagan community). I lean more towards the ‘no beard exemption’ side of this debate.

Brad Burgwardt

Feb 14, 2020

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I still think the beard exceptions are dumb, but certainly a lot better than racist ideologies. I think in a way it's part of the challenge of trying to denounce such views being part of heathenry though. Not beards specifically of course, but how much importance some heathens put on them compared to others demonstrates just how varied we all are under the asatru/heathen label. White supremacy isn't part of our heathenry, but it clearly is a major part for some people.

Sorn

Feb 11, 2020

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https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/12/27/2-kicked-out-of-national-guard-over-white-supremacist-ties/ Clickable link to the same article

debbie

Feb 14, 2020

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This link worked, thanks. Good on the National guard for taking this issue seriously....national guardsmen are people in positions of power and authority. Racism has no place within the ranks of our police or military.

debbie

Feb 11, 2020

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huh....this link doesn't work for me....anyone else have any luck?