U.S. Army Probes Guardsman Who Wore Patch Resembling Nazi Symbol
A viral photo of a National Guardsman donning a patch that appeared eerily similar to a Nazi symbol has sparked a probe by the U.S. Army, the special forces unit in question confirmed this week.
The symbol, worn on the back of a helmet of an unnamed guardsman from the 20th Special Forces Group, resembled the infamous Nazi SS Totenkopf, a skull-and-crossbones image utilized by Adolf Hitler’s elite corps.
The soldier at the center of the controversy hasn’t been identified, and military officials have yet to indicate what punishment—if any—the guardsman might face.