Guard officials probing Texas general's appearance at Trump rally

[Eugene]

Source: Military Times

Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rally

By Leo Shane III
Mar 1, 04:41 PM

National Guard officials are looking into whether the Texas adjutant general ran afoul of military politicking rules by appearing in uniform alongside former President Donald Trump during a campaign event Thursday.

Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, who has led the Texas Military Department for the last two years, stood in uniform beside Trump during a televised speech in Eagle Pass, Texas, after the former president’s visit to the southern U.S. border.

The move prompted criticism on social media for violating strict military rules regarding appearances in uniform at political rallies and events.

Suelzer served in the active duty Air Force for 10 years, and the Air Force Reserve for seven more, before joining the Texas Air National Guard. His current post is a political appointment, in contrast to nonpartisan Defense Department leadership roles.

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Read more: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/03/01/guard-officials-probing-texas-generals-appearance-at-trump-rally/

[Walleye]

1. He has to break the rules to show how much he loves Donald

After all if you’re not willing to be court martialed for trump you’re some kind of RINO.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

2. The guy on the right needs to get kicked out of the military.

Link to tweet

[mountain grammy]

3. Obeying the law is woke.

[marble falls]

4. In uniform, yet.

[Scalded Nun]

5. The only uniform this treasonous piece of shit deserves is an orange jumpsuit.

And any active service member supporting Trump needs to be drummed out.

[Ford_Prefect]

6. Isn't this one of those self-correcting circumstances wherein the foul is so obvious and inescapable that the culprit

submits himself to summary justice as a matter of military protocol?





Wouldn't someone with his extensive command background be well aware of the ramifications?

https://www.nationalguard.mil/portals/31/Features/ngbgomo/bio/3/3631.html

MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS M. SUELZER
Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Suelzer serves as the Adjutant General for the State of Texas. As the Adjutant General, he is the senior uniformed Texas National Guard officer and head of the Texas Military Department responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, programs and plans affecting more than 22,000 military personnel in over 100 locations throughout Texas. Appointed by the Governor of Texas, General Suelzer functions as the Governor’s principal adviser on military matters and is responsible for the strategic leadership, training, readiness, operational employment and performance of the Army and Air Force components of the Texas National Guard.

General Suelzer graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. He completed Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona and went on to serve in various operational and staff assignments during his ten years of Active Duty service and seven years in the Air Force Reserve. General Suelzer joined the Texas Air National Guard in 2007 where he served as Deputy Director of Operations for Domestic Operations. He also became a leader in the Homeland Response Force enterprise as Chief of Staff for the 71st Troop Command (JTF-71) and later the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (JTF-136). He went on to serve as the Texas Air National Guard Director of Operations, the Commander of the 136th Airlift Wing, and the Director of Joint Staff for the Texas National Guard. He has served on two Texas Southwest Border missions and as the military Dual Status Commander for the COVID-19 response in Texas. Prior to his current position, General Suelzer was the Assistant Adjutant General – Air for the Texas Military Department.

[speak easy]

8. Without knowing more

I would say it is a strong resume. Perhaps he was 'just following orders'.

[3Hotdogs]

11. Yes. If Jesus tell you to do shit, you do it, or else.

Now, I ain't sayin' that is what got him to violate military guidelines but if it wasn't Jesus wantin' him to wear the u ---- wait. Didn't God give us Trump as His savior on Earth? And that's also how we are graced with the wisdom of Speaker Johnson. God wants Johnson to show us the way to the Lord. That's why Johnson is Speaker and I ain't.


That Jesus fella, he's doing al he can to make Ameristan a Christian nation.

[speak easy]

14. 'Didn't God give us Trump as His savior on Earth'

Well, you talk right sensible for a liberul fella. Maybe there's a mite hope for yew yet.

[Ford_Prefect]

15. Possibly. Though it seems likely he'd be aware of what Gen. Milley said about getting set-up while in uniform.

[Wednesdays]

7. Wake me if ANYTHING happens to ANYBODY over this!

[ShazzieB]

9. Not only is he violating millitary rules by appearing there in uniform.

He looks way too damned pleased with himself!

[LudwigPastorius]

10. Rules? Shit, it's Texas.

He'll probably award himself a medal.

https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-military-department-state-awards

[C Moon]

12. Their right wingers, they'll have a lame excuse, and the media and law will shrug their shoulders. All will be forgotten

[robbob]

13. Love the way media frames these things...🙄

They are “looking into” whether or not he broke the rules by doing something that is definitely against the rules. Why not just say he broke the rules, now he’s in trouble?

[CRK7376]

16. Idiots!

All officers and Senior NCOs are reminded yearly and especially during election years that they may not wear uniforms or campaign for politicians running for office while in uniform. You can vote, speak out, just can't be in uniform.