The US Navy is facing backlash and mockery on social media after a photo surfaced showing a ship commander holding a rifle with the scope mounted backwards. The incident has sparked criticism and ridicule online, with users highlighting the commander's mishandling of the weapon. Screenshots of the photo have circulated widely, drawing attention to the blunder and prompting discussions about the Navy's image and competence.
The US Navy is being mocked for a PR photo of a warship commander shooting a rifle with the scope on backwards (and lens caps still on). https://t.co/1UfR2QA7Yw
(1/) Which transgression is the worst? Check out my latest, "Through a Scope Backwards," @theammind "The Navy chose to brag about a Commanding Officer shooting his poorly configured rifle on full auto, looking through a backward and closed scope" https://t.co/UDScyJ514c
Navy skewered for posting picture of ship commander mishandling rifle, using backwards scope https://t.co/fy7JtKTElq
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US Navy mocked over gun blunder Social media users have ridiculed a photo of a ship commander firing a rifle with the scope mounted backwards Details: https://t.co/35F5AYJJ7c https://t.co/YiOpfmwax1
Navy Skewered For Posting Picture Of Ship Commander Mishandling Rifle, Using Backwards Scope https://t.co/qwFEglLNeg
The Marines continue to SAVAGELY troll the Navy over a humiliating photo that ended up being deleted. Screenshots are forever! CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/yo2ke2coeQ https://t.co/n5WK5SI5je