The United States Air Force Command in Europe confirmed Thursday night that there was “nothing improper” about President Trump signing his signature ‘MAGA’ hat during his international trip this week; saying the move was “not in violation of military rules.”
“U.S. Air Forces Europe said troops holding ‘Make America Great Again’ hats during President Donald Trump’s visit Thursday to Ramstein Air Base were not in violation of military rules that prohibit taking part in partisan activities while in uniform,” writes Military.com.
Air Force: Nothing Improper with Airmen's Pro-Trump Merchandise at Ramstein https://t.co/3OD9sKmrj3
— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) December 28, 2018
“There is no rule against Airmen bringing personal items to be signed by the president,” USAFE said in a statement.
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'USA! USA!': President Trump Gets 'HUGE' Reception by US Troops in Iraq
President Trump touched-down in Iraq this week to greet US soldiers during the Christmas holiday; speaking to a packed crowd of service men and women before holding high-level talks with military leadership.
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted footage of the Commander-in-Chief addressing the American troops during his three hour visit on social media Wednesday, when the crowd broke out into a touching “USA” chant as Trump took the stage.
President @realDonaldTrump speaks to U.S. troops in Iraq. #TrumpTroopsVisit #USA pic.twitter.com/9CSdO8AwWD
— Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) December 26, 2018
The president’s visit comes just days after he announced the withdrawal of American troops from civil-war torn Syria; saying the US mission to destroy ISIS in the region was accomplished.
BREAKING NOW: President Trump and the First Lady Surprise US Troops in Iraq
President Trump and First Lady Melania surprised American troops in Iraq Wednesday; meeting with service men and women and military leadership just days after announcing his decision to withdraw US soldiers from Syria.
“President Trump and the First Lady traveled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas,” confirmed Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
President Trump and the First Lady traveled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/s2hntnRwpw
— Stephanie Grisham (@PressSec) December 26, 2018
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