Summary
Two Navy SEALs from Team 4 in Virginia are facing disciplinary actions for creating and sharing racist memes targeting a Black sailor, depicting him as a slave, which were circulated in a group chat. The sailor’s SEAL qualifications are being reinstated after an investigation revealed leadership failures in addressing his complaints about racism, with substantial portions of his grievances substantiated. The incident highlights ongoing racial concerns and command failures within Naval Special Warfare, amidst broader issues of diversity and inclusion in military ranks.