In a bold move that has both shocked and awed, Pete Hegseth’s first act as Defense Secretary was to mandate that all U.S. soldiers get the Jerusalem cross tattooed on their chests, sources have confirmed.
This decision, described as “a crusade for identity” by Hegseth, aims to unify the troops under a common symbol of valor and history.
“Every soldier will now wear a badge of honor, literally on their heart,” Hegseth announced at a Pentagon press briefing, revealing his own vintage inked Jerusalem cross. The initiative, part of Hegseth’s broader strategy to instill a warrior ethos, has been met with mixed reactions. While some applaud the move as a return to historic martial values, others have raised concerns about the blending of religious symbolism with military duty.
The logistical rollout of this tattoo policy has begun, with mobile tattoo units being dispatched to military bases worldwide. Hegseth has assured that the ink used will be patriotically sourced from American soil, “because nothing says America like a homegrown tattoo.”
As of press time, tattoo parlors near military bases were reporting record profits.
I have no tattoos and if I were still in the military. I would not want one. Could I refuse this mark on my body?
Sure. There’s an option for scarification! Kinda like Rip at the Dutton Ranch does it!
Not sure, but I believe this is what’s referred to as “satirical humor”.
Bullshit! If you want a tattoo, it’s you freedom to decide. If not, also freedom to decide. Identify? Right! So, if you are captured, you identified yourself. To your enemies, the far left, foreign military, whoever. All bullshit!!!
🔵WHY NOT BOTH THE JUDEO CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS THE CROSS AND THE STAR OF DAVID. IF I WERE IN THE MILITARY I WOULD REFUSED IT SINCE I DON’T LIKE TATOOS AND DON’T HAVE ANY ON MY BODY BECAUSE THEY ARE DISGUSTING. BUT I WOULD WEAR A CHAIN WITH THE CROSS AND THE STAR OF DAVID.🔴
You really should wear a nazi swastika and a jew traitor star. Jews murdered Jesus and there is no room for jews in heaven.
Ummm, the Romans also killed Jesus. Is there room in Heaven for Romans?
So do Dog Tags
You are FAKE NEWS!!
🔵WHO CNN OR MSNBC?🔴
🔵CARMEN HOLMES, WHO CNN OR MSNBC?🔴
I have a small tattoo on my upper arm.
It’s a a copy of my initials, nothing gross.
I got the tattoo when I was 18.
I have regretted that since I realized that it was not appropriate.
Pete, don’t do it! If a trooper doesn’t want a tattoo, so be it.
Retired Army major Army Aviator.
Yes sir! Everyone has the right to choose what goes on or in their bodies, like Covid shots.
Have you people ever heard of satire?
Buncha indiots…
I was waiting to see how long it would take for someone to inform the serious commenters. You know i have a tattoo on the head of my man snake, that is a rattle snake head striking. The girls who served with me in the Army thought it was cool. But man did it sting when i got it.
Bad move Pete. That’s why we have dog tags. Tattoos should be taboo. I’m religious myself, but I don’t want any tattoo.
Bad idea Pete!
I think this “order” from Hegseth violates not only Freedom of Choice, but also Freedom of Religious belief. Ordering that the ink be made in America does nothing to prevent potential medical problems/issues and/or diseases Mr Hegseth does not show respect for his soldiers bodily, personally or morally. This order is stupidity at its ultimate level, and does not confirm that his soldiers will respect him, his position. or his orders. If you expect people to follow you, than you must be a respectable and respectful leader.
You clearly are a jew faggot.
You truly are a faggot under all circumstances. I see that trying to have a sane conversation with your mind is not possible because you are a bigot, loosely wound, and unable to understand even the most basic parameters of human comprehension. You should not be allowed to walk the streets alone. You have no moral and ethical standards so you are subnormal.
Holy crap it’s satire people
ya just gotta love how people fall into these idiotic stories as if they were fact. NO ONE in their right minds would (a) believe any soldier would stand for such a directive or (b) that it’s a “lawful order” to be blindly followed or (c) would replace the time honored dog tags with ink that could not be hidden from our enemies who would torture anyone they positively identified as a warrior against their cause. Get real folks.
Pete did NOT make any “tattoo order” so pull down your slacks and relax.
Unbefuckinglievable! Satire, Satire, Satire people! Do you even have a clue as to what that is?
Joe King , Jo king, Joking. Got it?
Bullshit satire
Bullshit satire!
My body…my life!!! How can 1 person mandate that another person scar their body for life??? The only mandates for any individuals own body is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is very disappointing to say the least!