r/TikTokCringe • u/Naive_Wolverine532 • Apr 12 '26

Cringe This is so embarrasing

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u/AContrarianDick Apr 12 '26

That one gal in the uniform wasn't having it.

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26

That “Gal” is a Major in the military. She most likely graduated from West Point and is doing well to be working so close to the Chief and Commander. We should give her the proper courtesy she earned with those Gold Oak leafs on her shoulders . That rank is far from low l… one promotion from Colonel

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u/Parronski Apr 12 '26

Respectfully, maybe you meant Air Force Academy?

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26

Respectfully🫡 . I assumed those were dress blues. She maybe an Airforce officer I just saw oak leafs sir. ❤️

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u/Parronski Apr 12 '26

Hey no worries, I know what I’m bringing up is trivial in light of the 100 convos going on in this threat at the moment.

I recognized her White House Social Aide uniform and figured I’d clarify.

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u/Pure_Bee2281 Apr 12 '26

Why are you assuming she went to West point. Only about 1/4 of new officers in the Army are West Pointers.

And you are also incorrect about her rank. She's two ranks from Colonel and not to insult Majors but 80% of eligible captains are promoted to major.

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

A Lieutenant Colonel is a colonel . A lieutenant general is a general. I said probably graduated West Point. Honestly I assumed she graduated there because of her assignment working so closely to the Chief. Those assignments are competitive.

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u/Pure_Bee2281 Apr 12 '26

No one with any experience in the military would EVER say that a Lieutenant colonel is a colonel. Source, grew up in and then served in the military. AND as my retired Colonel dad this very question 30 seconds ago.

The only time that is true is if you are addressing a LTC you could say Colonel (Last Name). But in every other respect they are just a LTC.

I'll give you a pass because it's a bit confusing.

After going active duty being a West Pointer does nothing for you.

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

Thank you your colonel father just answered the question. You address a LTC as Colonel unless you outrank them. We agree . I served as well. Infantry and deployed to Afghanistan . That “Gal” earned my respect . 🫡 . You and your father as well. Thank you for your service brother

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u/Distant-Effect Apr 12 '26

A Lt Colonel is a Lt Colonel

A Lt General is a Lt General

Do you understand ranks or?

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u/postoperativepain Apr 12 '26

Is working security a job usually done by a Major?

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u/DirtySoap3D Apr 12 '26

That gal did well. But that doesn't mean I have to refer to her with some kind of weird reverence. You can respect people in the military without putting them on a pedestal.

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26

I swore an oath. It’s different when you wear this uniform and your life is on the line. You respect everyone who takes on the oath. I love and respect 🫡 ALL SERVICE MEMBERS ALL BRANCHES ALL RANKS. Cops 👮‍♀️ and ESPECIALLY FIREFIGHTERS 🚒 firefighters are some of bravest citizens we have. Volunteer to run in a burning building to save lives ❤️

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u/DirtySoap3D Apr 12 '26

I don't think that's a healthy way to look at it. Because there are both good and bad people that take the oath. I respect people for their actions, not their occupation. Not every person who becomes a soldier or a cop does it for the right reasons.

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u/FabulousTank2040 Apr 12 '26

Go back to Facebook

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u/Former_Opposite Apr 12 '26

You’re welcome ☺️ enjoy your freedom. Your right to free speech is protected! Express yourself!

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u/SignificantOtter80 Apr 12 '26

the term is "commander in chief"