Since Biden and Harris took over, the government has been nothing short of a mess. The economy is floundering, inflation is sky-high, and foreign policy is in disarray. Look no further than the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden’s botched plan left Americans scrambling for their lives while handing the Taliban control of the country.
The administration’s weak leadership led to the tragic loss of 13 U.S. service members and stranded thousands of Afghan allies.
On top of that, crime is rampant in our major cities, with Democrats in Washington turning a blind eye. Their soft-on-crime policies have left Americans feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the southern border has been a sieve for illegal immigration.
It’s clear this administration lacks accountability, and it shows in nearly every decision they make. Even the Pentagon is falling apart, with commanders so poorly trained they fire guns with equipment improperly installed.
From Fox News:
The commander of U.S. Navy destroyer USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties months after the service branch faced ridicule on social media for posting a photo of him firing a rifle with its scope mounted backward…Yaste has been temporarily replaced by Capt. Allison Christy, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron 21, which is part of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, currently in the Gulf of Oman along with USS John McCain.
Commander Relieved After Embarrassing Rifle Incident
The latest fiasco comes from the U.S. Navy, where Commander Cameron Yaste of the USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties. Why? Well, it seems Yaste’s leadership was called into question after a social media post showed him firing a rifle with the scope mounted backward.
Yes, you read that right—backward. The Navy’s official Instagram account posted the embarrassing photo in April, drawing immediate ridicule. Social media lit up with users pointing out the mistake, and the Navy eventually deleted the post.
The incident was a PR disaster for the Navy. While the image of Yaste went viral, the Marines took the opportunity to show how it’s done by posting a picture of one of their members with a correctly mounted scope, captioning it “clear sight picture.”
Ouch. Talk about adding insult to injury. While the Navy thanked users for pointing out the error and promised “extra military instruction,” it was clear the damage had been done.
Commander Yaste’s relief from duty was attributed to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.” While the Navy didn’t go into detail, it’s obvious this wasn’t just about a rifle mishap. The USS John McCain is no small-time operation—it’s currently stationed in the Middle East, helping to protect the USS Theodore Roosevelt during a time of heightened tensions. When you’re tasked with safeguarding aircraft carriers in a volatile region, there’s no room for mistakes, especially not ones broadcast across social media.
For now, Capt. Allison Christy has stepped in to temporarily replace Yaste. The USS John McCain remains on duty in the Gulf of Oman, prepared to respond should Israel face an attack from Iran or other hostile nations. It’s a tense time for the Navy, and leadership changes like this don’t inspire confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- The Biden/Harris administration has presided over a poorly run government.
- Commander Yaste of the USS John McCain was relieved after a social media post showed him firing a rifle with a backward scope.
- The incident reveals that, under Biden and Harris, the military is failing to train officers on the basics.
Source: Fox News
