Overview

• Two enlisted SEAL Team 4 members face non-judicial punishment for creating and sharing racist memes targeting a Black sailor in a platoon-wide group chat.
• The memes, circulated since 2022, depicted the sailor as a monkey and a slave, and were ignored by platoon and team leaders despite repeated complaints.
• Naval Special Warfare Group 2’s investigation determined leadership failures and flawed decisions led to the sailor’s SEAL qualifications being unfairly revoked last year.
• The sailor’s SEAL qualifications and trident have been reinstated as part of corrective actions following the investigation.
• Naval Special Warfare Command confirmed ongoing disciplinary measures and reiterated its commitment to fostering a culture of dignity and respect within the force.