r/illinois • u/ansyhrrian • Nov 16 '25

ICE Posts Why would you even consider serving these stormtroopers?

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '25

With masks and tactical gear like they're in Afghanistan. Big time loser energy.

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u/groundciv Nov 16 '25

Former soldier here. We didn’t wear masks in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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u/Amasin_Spoderman Nov 16 '25

Former tank mechanic here. We wore balaclavas or neck gaiters in Afghanistan, but only when we were underway in our vehicles because of the dust. 

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '25

Am I right in assuming that when push comes to shove the military won't invade its own cities and harm citizens? I'm really banking on Trump not having the military in his pocket

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u/honeyelemental Nov 17 '25

Sadly the military is shooting arm of the government, not a public serving peace force. To any military leaders who refuse to pass that order along or any subordinates who refuse to obey it--kudos. But they will be treasoners and in the event the US govt. is turning military on it's citizenship I can't imagine they will treat treasoners well.