Black Sailor Called ‘A Chained Slave’ Has SEAL Badge Returned by Navy

Disciplinary measures are now being pursued against two Navy SEALs from Team 4 in Virginia, who circulated racist memes targeting a Black sailor. These offensive depictions portrayed him as a slave and monkey, shared in a group chat since 2022. An unnamed defense official provided insights to The Associated Press regarding the active investigation. The victim, who reported the abhorrent behavior earlier this year, noted that approximately half of his complaints were substantiated. His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, condemned the persistent racism exhibited. Although the sailor had his SEAL qualifications revoked last year, Naval Special Warfare officials are reinstating them along with back pay. Actions against the two sailors, potentially including punishment or termination, are forthcoming, reflecting the command's commitment to accountability.