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Marines Sport Nazi SS Flag in Afghanistan | Mother Jones

10.2.12

Marines Sport Nazi SS Flag in Afghanistan | Mother Jones: The Marine Corps Times reports:

The stylized "SS" logo appeared in a photograph of the platoon taken in September 2010 in Sangin district, Afghanistan, a hotly contested area in Helmand province. The Marines were with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The I Marine Expeditionary Force inspector general based at Pendleton was made aware of the "SS" flag photo in November of last year, said Capt. Gregory Wolf, a spokesman at Marine Corps headquarters. The issue has been addressed with the Marines involved, Wolf said. He did not say what specific action was taken beyond ordering Marines to stop using the logo.

Marines involved, Wolf said. He did not say what specific action was taken beyond ordering Marines to stop using the logo.


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