UCMJ Article 88, also known as "Contempt Toward Officials," prohibits commissioned officers from using contemptuous words against certain officials, including the President, Vice President, Congress, and others, with potential court-martial consequences. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a more detailed explanation: [1, 2, 3, 4]

• What it covers: Article 88 specifically addresses the use of disrespectful or contemptuous language by commissioned officers towards: [1, 2, 3, 4]

• The President [1, 2, 3]

• The Vice President [1, 2, 3]

• Congress [1, 2, 3]

• The Secretary of Defense [1, 2, 3]

• The Secretary of a military department [1, 2, 3]

• The Secretary of Homeland Security [1]

• The Governor or legislature of any State, Commonwealth, or possession in which the officer is on duty or present [1, 3]

• What constitutes "contemptuous words": The UCMJ doesn't specifically define what constitutes "contemptuous words," but generally, it refers to language that is insulting, rude, disdainful, or disrespectful. [2]

• Consequences: Violations of Article 88 can result in punishment by court-martial, with the severity of the punishment determined by the court. [1, 3]

• Context: While the UCMJ doesn't distinguish between public and private settings, private conversations are rarely charged under Article 88. [2]

• Proving guilt: To find an officer guilty under Article 88, the government must prove: [2]

• The accused was a commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces. [2, 4]

• The accused used contemptuous words against one of the officials listed above. [2]

• If the words were used against a Governor or legislature, the prosecution must also prove that the accused was present in the State, Commonwealth, or possession of the Governor or legislature concerned. [5]

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[1] https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section888&num=0&edition=prelim[2] https://www.bileckilawgroup.com/court-martial-defense/articles-of-the-ucmj/article-88-contempt-toward-officials/[3] https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1998/december/free-speech-v-article-88[4] https://www.jordanucmjlaw.com/articles-of-the-ucmj/article-88-contempt-toward-officials/[5] https://www.mymilitarylawyers.com/ucmj-article-88-contempt-toward-officials/[-] https://www.mymilitarylawyers.com/ucmj-article-88-contempt-toward-officials/[-] https://www.mymilitarylawyers.com/practice-areas/ucmj-articles/ucmj-article-88-contempt-toward-officials

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>Contempt Toward Officials

On April 7, 2025, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, a senior NATO official, was relieved of her position, reportedly as part of a broader national security purge by the Trump administration, though the Pentagon did not immediately confirm the reason. [1, 2, 3]

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the situation: [1, 3]

• The Removal: Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who held a senior position within NATO, was removed from her job, according to multiple sources. [1, 3]

• Alleged Reason: The removal appears to be part of a larger "national security purge" by the Trump administration, targeting what they perceive as "woke" or DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies within the military. [1, 2, 3]

• Targeted by Conservative Group: Chatfield was reportedly targeted by the conservative American Accountability Foundation, which sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging the removal of 20 senior military officials, including Chatfield. [3, 4]

• No Official Confirmation: The Pentagon did not immediately confirm the reason for Chatfield's removal, but sources indicated that allies had been notified of her removal. [1, 3]

• NATO Position: Chatfield served as one of the 32 representatives on NATO's military committee. [3]

• Previous Role: Chatfield was a Navy helicopter pilot and also commanded a joint reconstruction team in Afghanistan. [3]

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[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-admiral-nato-fired-expanding-national-security-purge-2025-04-07/[2] https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-admin-fires-navy-admiral-121943433.html[3] https://abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/top-us-admiral-at-nato-headquarters-brussels-shoshana-chatfield-fired-in-latest-purge-of-senior-military-officers-president-donald-trump-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-dei-woke-policies-american-accountability-foundation[4] https://www.yahoo.com/news/navy-admiral-fired-position-senior-234522005.html

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>• Previous Role: Chatfield was a Navy helicopter pilot and also commanded a joint reconstruction team in Afghanistan. [3]

• In the U.S. Navy, a Vice Admiral is a three-star flag officer, equivalent to O-9 in the officer pay grade system, ranking above Rear Admiral (two-star) and below Admiral (four-star).

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''FUCKING THIN RESUME FOR AN O-9''

• In the U.S. military (Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force), "field grade officers" are those in the paygrades of O-4 to O-6, encompassing the ranks of Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel. In the U.S. Navy, the equivalents to the Army/Marine Corps/Air Force ranks of Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel are Lieutenant Commander, Commander, and Captain respectively.

Yes, Turkey has significantly increased egg exports to the US in response to a bird flu outbreak and rising egg prices, with plans to export approximately 15,000 tonnes of eggs, or 420 million eggs, this year, the most ever. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Here's a more detailed breakdown: [1, 3, 4, 6]

• Increased Exports: Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States to help address a bird flu outbreak that is impacting US egg production and driving up prices. [1, 3, 4, 6]

• Record Exports: Turkish producers plan to ship 15,000 tons of eggs to the US through July, which is equivalent to 700 containers. [3, 5, 7]

• Impact of Bird Flu: The US is facing its worst-ever outbreak of bird flu, which has led to a significant decline in egg-laying birds and soaring egg prices. [1, 8, 9]

• US Seeking Imports: The US is looking to import eggs from countries less affected by the bird flu outbreak to help stabilize the market. [4, 10]

• Turkey's Role: Turkey has stepped up to meet the demand, with producers planning to export 420 million eggs to the US this year, the highest on record and nearly six times last year's US export total. [1, 11]

• Other Countries: According to Agri-Pulse, Mexico is also sending eggs to the US for the first time since 2023. [12]

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[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/business/egg-prices-turkey-vaccine/index.html[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-egg-imports-meant-drive-prices-down-could-be-hit-by-tariffs-2025-04-03/[3] https://avinews.com/en/turkey-steps-in-to-stabilize-u-s-egg-market/[4] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-many-eggs-can-you-send-us-asks-countries-help-lower-soaring-prices-2025-03-14/[5] https://people.com/turkey-is-supplying-33-million-lbs-of-eggs-to-the-us-amid-shortage-due-to-bird-flu-outbreak-11683560[6] https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/turkey-export-15000-tonnes-eggs-us-amid-bird-flu-disruptions-2025-02-19/[7] https://www.rfdtv.com/national-chicken-council-wants-fda-to-ease-regulations-around-broiler-eggs-turkey-to-send-eggs-to-u-s[8] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c743g135vj9o[9] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-27/major-egg-shipper-turkey-to-tax-exports-as-us-snaps-up-supply[10] https://www.chowhound.com/1795844/turkey-aids-us-rising-egg-prices/[11] https://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/dennys-reportedly-adds-egg-surcharge-amid-rising-prices-and-bird-flu-shortages[12] https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/22696-turkey-mexico-ramp-up-egg-exports-to-us-amid-tumbling-prices[-] https://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/dennys-reportedly-adds-egg-surcharge-amid-rising-prices-and-bird-flu-shortages