Jason Delgado is an accomplished Marine scout sniper, entrepreneur, tattoo artist, podcast host, and father. By Buck Sexton. The hourlong protest is a prelude leading right up to Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. Council meeting as a message over the double lightning bolt “SS” tattoo on officer Nat Small, a former Marine whose “Scout Sniper” memorial tattoo uses the same symbolism for Nazi white supremacy. “Officer Small says that the tattoo means something else to him personally, but no one gets that creative license with a symbol of hate responsible for the death of six million Jews and millions more. A follow-up statement from the city of Walla Walla welcomed Small’s decision and praised the officer’s “sensitivity to the concerns raised by members of our community.”. Cause they're idiots! The Military Religious Freedom Foundation, a group that was vocal against the Nazi flag incident in 2010, is now threatening to file a lawsuit against the city of Walla Walla and its police department unless they take action to address Small’s tattoo. Founded in 2009, Hyperallergic is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. He escaped the dangers of life in the streets of the Bronx only to battle for his life in Iraq during two combat tours as a Marine scout sniper. At the time, the snipers adopted the double lightning bolt as their symbol. The Marine Corps on Thursday once again did damage control after a photograph surfaced of a sniper team in Afghanistan posing in front of … The tattoo on my forearm was an early and heartfelt memorial to my teammate. Small added that he reached the decision on his own and that he wasn’t pressured to remove the tattoo by the Walla Walla Police Department (WWPD) or the Washington city. Small has been a police officer since November 2018, but was a Scout Sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps beforehand, when he was sent abroad to fight for the U.S. Are you folks really going after a Marine because of a tattoo? The double lightning bolt SS tattoo was informally adopted by some members of the elite group. Its only single stage. (Not sure if as a joke, being insensitive, or just negligence) No one uses it anymore. A Walla Walla police officer’s tattoo for a Marine scout sniper is drawing controversy. The Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is currently considered a secondary MOS, meaning it is not open to new recruits. The protest is in response to the double lightning bolt “SS” tattoo on officer Nat Small, a former Marine whose “Scout Sniper” memorial tattoo uses the … The Association was started in 1998, and received its IRS ruling as a 501(c)(19) Veterans’ Organization in 2004. Scout/Snipers are the same, some would get a tattoo with a reticle and SS in it or around it with the words “ Kopfjäger ”, the German word for headhunter perhaps attached to it, or something associated with skulls. See more ideas about usmc, sniper, military. Instead, the tattoo is described as a symbol that “embodies a combination of sorrow, guilt and perspective, earned in combat.” (An editor’s note has since been added to the article, explaining the controversial nature of the tattoo.). On Wednesday, June 24, WWPD Chief Scott Bieber spoke at a rally in support of Small, organized by local right-wing groups. This morning, Bieber told the U-B he wasn’t aware of any communication from the foundation. The hourlong protest is a prelude leading right up to Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. Council meeting as a message over the double lightning bolt “SS” tattoo on officer Nat Small, a former Marine whose “Scout Sniper” memorial tattoo uses the same symbolism for Nazi white supremacy. The S’s beneath was a reference to our service as Scout Snipers. “The two S’s under the rest of the tattoo is a recognition of both officer Small’s and Cpl. “Small, 31, is a former Marine scout sniper who served in Afghanistan in the early part of the last decade. A US Marine scout sniper unit in Afghanistan posed for a photo in front of a flag resembling the logo of the Nazi SS, the Marine Corps says. One of those residents is Elyse Semerdjian, a Professor of Islamic World and Middle East History at Whitman College, who shared a letter she sent to city officials with Hyperallergic. There’s only one person that walked the face of the earth that was perfect.”. “My actions are my actions alone, and not out of fear of repercussions, but rather in an honest effort to bring healing and unity to the community that I serve, in a time of great division,” he said. They adopted the SS logo for 'scout sniper.' Hyperallergic is a forum for serious, playful, and radical thinking about art in the world today. Really? Prior to my employment as a peace officer, I served as a Scout Sniper in the United States Marine Corps. All rights reserved. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation, a private nonprofit civil rights advocacy organization, in June threatened a federal lawsuit against the Walla Walla Police Department and others responsible if one of three things didn’t happen: removal of the tattoo, alteration of the tattoo or removal of the officer from duty. Aug 6, 2014 - Explore Tristin Hedrick's board "USMC snipers" on Pinterest. The item consists of tattoos in the style of a Chinese dragon, accompanied by bracelets and various other trinkets. His sniper unit in Afghanistan adopted the insignia until the military brass shut it down in 2012. In a small city in Washington, a story about a police officer who was photographed wearing a Nazi tattoo on his forearm has rattled the local community. Related: A Washington town is protesting its police department over a Marine veteran's 'Scout Sniper' tattoo. Friend sends me a picture of Nat Small, officer with the Walla Walla Police Department, and tattoo aficionado pic.twitter.com/2H8aRzv0JU, “We are aware officer Small has a tattoo in honor of his deceased fellow Marine scout sniper, Claudio Patino IV,” the force said in its now-deleted statement. See more ideas about usmc, sniper, military. “We are aware officer Small has a tattoo in honor of his deceased fellow Marine scout sniper, Claudio Patino IV,” the force said in its now- deleted statement. “MRFF and our Walla Walla clients were horrified by the police chief’s blatant Christian proselytizing from the back of that vehicle during the recent public protest and where he made it clear that only one person in human history was ever ‘perfect’ who walked the face of the earth; obviously a direct reference to Jesus Christ,” he said. “They saw ‘SS’ and associated it with ‘scout sniper’ rather than the Nazis.” Although it was banned in 2012, the use of symbol still persists among Marines snipers, the New York Times reported. The facts and history of the tattoo matter.”. View Emily Thornton, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin's articles. The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor What is the significance of each the pieces of the Marine Corps emblem? But it has also been highly criticized as the same Schutzstaffel symbol used by the Nazi Party and now neo-Nazis. “And when I became a police officer over 35 years ago, I did not give up my First Amendment right and neither did Nat Small.”, He also said, “I’m not going to lie to anybody and say we are perfect. He added he would discuss the matter more in today’s 6:30 p.m. virtual town hall set by City Council. Walla Walla police Officer Nat Small announced Wednesday he will alter his tattoo to remove the double S portion, the Scout Sniper memorial he has worn since 2010 that has been under recent community fire as a symbol of neo-Nazism. The Walla Walla City Council declined to comment but has scheduled a series of town hall meetings to address law enforcement issues in the city in response to the controversy. Small combined the symbol with a picture of brass knuckles and the name of Claudio Patino IV, according to an article in Stars and Stripes. You'd expect a force commonly derided as a "Chair Force" to rank pretty high on a list of U.S. service... Members of the “Fighting Blacklions” strike fighter squadron... Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. Patino’s status as scout snipers while in the Corps.”, “Understanding that some people might incorrectly infer otherwise from the tattoo if it were visible, officer Small wears and has always worn a long-sleeved shirt while on duty,” the statement said. You are aware that there are many people, places and things that use the abbreviation SS right? View Quote View All Quotes. 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The protesters held signs in support of Small and the police and chanted “Keep the tattoo.”, Walla Walla, Washington: hundreds of people came out to support a local cop with an SS tattoo. My tattoo was inked in 2010, and I was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2011, prior to the public outcry in 2012. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Just a question and an observation. As arts communities around the world experience a time of challenge and change, accessible, independent reporting on these developments is more important than ever. On June 4, 2020, a picture of me in a short sleeve shirt began circulating on social media referencing a tattoo that, I admit without context could be construed in ways never intended. “If anybody here is from the paper, I know it’s after 5 o’clock, so I’m on my own time,” he said. Read next: The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia, Emily Thornton, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Many of the members of our mixed-race platoon received this tattoo in honor of our fallen teammate. Bieber gave a short speech to his crowd of supporters that June 24 evening. Are you folks really going after a Marine because of a tattoo? Scout Snipers receive specialized marksman training at the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School. The Walla Walla metro area leans conservative; however, a group of concerned local residents continues to push for measures against Small ahead of the planned town hall meetings. “I regret that I have been an unwitting cause of division in the community that I seek to serve. “At the city of Walla Walla and the Walla Walla Police Department, we do not tolerate or condone racism or anti-Semitism of any kind.”, In addition, the WWPD shared a 2012 interview with Small on the military journal Stars and Stripes. Officer Small, a Marine Corps veteran, said the “SS” stands for “Scout Sniper,” and the tattoo is a tribute to his fallen comrade and friend in the unit. Update 7/9/2020 3:15pm EDT: Nat Small announced he will alter the tattoo to remove the double lighting bolt symbol. View All Quotes. I have even seen some HOG’s get branded with a hot piece of hand-made wire and heated with the SS lightning bolt brand. Support Hyperallergic’s independent arts journalism. My personal intent was nothing more than to honor my fallen teammate, with what was a common symbol within the Scout Sniper community at the time. He said the organization and its local Walla Walla clients needed to see the new design, know when he would have the alteration made and witness action taken against those who allowed the tattoo in the first place, specifically the police chief. Why are these snipers claiming to use the SS symbol? Small said in the letter Wednesday that in his younger years he “might have done anything to keep” the ink and “would have let pride interfere with” his success. Please. The controversy broke on June 4, when images of Small’s tattoo emerged on social media. For about a month, local residents of Walla Walla have held rallies and sent hundreds of letters and emails to the local city council and the police department urging them to address the employment of Nat Small, a former US Marine scout sniper and current member of the local police force. I regret that I have been an unwitting cause of division in the community that I seek to serve. Prior to my employment as a peace officer, I served as a Scout Sniper in the United States Marine Corps. Become a member today ». It has been part of the unit’s history since at least 2004, according to the Marine Times. While it recognized that the symbol is associated with Nazi Germany, the department claimed that it was “not the intent or denotation of the tattoo on Officer Small’s arm.”. Small said he got the tattoo in memory of a fallen Marine and friend who he fought beside as a scout sniper. The double lightning bolt was the unofficial symbol of Marine scout snipers. Also, vegas PD requires registration and explanation for all tattoos. Walla Walla Mayor Tom Scribner also chimed in. Small has been a police officer since November 2018, but was a Scout Sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps beforehand, when he was sent abroad to fight for the U.S. Steam Ship, Social Security etc etc etc. Viral photos show Nat Small, a police officer in Walla Walla and former US Marine scout sniper, with a tattoo featuring the double lightning bolt symbol associated with the Nazi SS corps (Schutzstaffel). Please consider supporting our journalism, and help keep our independent reporting free and accessible to all. YMMV. The Marines Corps issued a statement condemning the use of the symbol and promised to investigate the incident. His decision — which he stated in the letter was made without pressure from the city or his superiors — was not enough for everyone originally concerned about the symbolism of the design, however. The tattoo combines a brass knuckles and the name of Small’s fellow Marines Claudio Patino IV, who died in battle in 2010 during their service together in Afghanistan. Officer Small, a Marine Corps veteran, said the “SS” stands for “Scout Sniper,” and the tattoo is a tribute to his fallen comrade and friend in the unit. This piece badly needs another revision. The tattoo features brass knuckles on top of two black lightning bolts that look like the symbol for the SS, or Schutzstaffel, which was a Nazi organization responsible for killing millions of Jews during the Holocaust. “We need to put an end to this debate now because an SS tattoo should not be a debate, not anywhere,” Semerdjian, who also heads the Syrian Studies Association, wrote in her letter. In February of 2019, the Walla Walla Crime Watch, a volunteer-based local organizer, awarded Small the “2018 officer of the year” award for his “stellar performance at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy – bringing home every award given and in doing so ‘Returning to WWPD with Honor.’” Small’s supporters also herald him as a war hero; he was awarded the United States Armed Forces Bronze Star with a “V” device for his service in Afghanistan during 2010. The United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper Association is non-partisan, nonprofit, tax-exempt, veterans’ service organization under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code. Spelling Skout Sniper with a “k”, like in KKK? In the letter Wednesday released by the city, available in full online at ubne.ws/officersmall, Small said he will alter his tattoo, which features brass knuckles over the double S and includes the name of his fallen comrade killed in 2010 in Afghanistan. What is the official emblem of the Marine Corps? Hes a retired Marine. A US Marine scout sniper unit in Afghanistan posed for a photo in front of a flag resembling the logo of the Nazi SS, the Marine Corps says. Is it just an abbreviation for “scout sniper?” If so, what’s the history of that? It looks like a scout sniper tattoo. Speaking with the local newspaper the Union-Bulletin, Small said that he understands the concerns but called the accusations against him “unfounded.”. For those reasons, I have decided to alter my tattoo to eliminate the ‘Double S’ portion.”. Military News Town Hall, Protest Planned over Former Marine's Scout Sniper 'SS' Tattoo A Marine enrolled in the Scout Sniper Team Leaders' … “We regret the fact Officer Small’s tattoo has contributed to divisions within the community, and we hope his decision to change it will help to unite — rather than untie — us,” he said in the release. Members of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, which threatened a lawsuit several weeks ago when alerted to the tattoo, said they may still file a federal suit if Small doesn’t disclose how he plans to alter the tattoo and when. Ultimately, Weinstein said, his organization and clients in Walla Walla want Bieber fired for both misfeasance and malfeasance for his actions. Leaders of the Walla Walla local synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, have also criticized the WWPD for its inaction. Weinstein said his organization has clients representing various Jewish, LGBTQ, people of color and related communities in Walla Walla who expressed disappointment “that the city allowed this issue to go on so long and especially the role of the Police Department headed by the blatantly incompetent police chief, Scott Bieber.”. The only font he could possibly chose is the Nazi SS model??? These are the guys who are now the generals and admirals condoning all this shit. Steam Ship, Social Security etc etc etc. It wasn't until 2012 that it became a controversy. Scout Sniper Tattoo – July 10, 2020. I call BS. In 2010, members of a US Marines sniper team in Afghanistan posed for a photo in front of a flag featuring the SS symbol. Scout/Snipers are the same, some would get a tattoo with a reticle and SS in it or around it with the words “Kopfjäger”, the German word for headhunter perhaps attached to it, or something associated with skulls. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. On June 4, 2020, a picture of me in a short sleeve shirt began circulating on social media referencing a tattoo that, I admit without context could be construed in ways never intended. In 2012, the investigation concluded that the soldiers were acting out of ignorance and recommended no punishment. Instead, the tattoo is described as a symbol that “embodies a combination of sorrow, guilt and perspective, earned in combat.” (An editor’s note has since been added to the article, explaining the controversial nature of the tattoo. “My actions are my actions alone, and not out of fear of repercussions, but rather in an honest effort to bring healing and unity to the community that I serve, in a time of great division … I have seen my community divided, with good people on both sides of the aisle,” he wrote in his letter. sniper, warrior, teacher. Quote History. Aug 6, 2014 - Explore Tristin Hedrick's board "USMC snipers" on Pinterest. From New York to HUSAYBAH . You are aware that there are many people, places and things that use the abbreviation SS right? My personal intent was nothing more than to honor my fallen teammate, with what was a common symbol within the Scout Sniper community at the time. It looks like an Nazi SS tattoo. Nat Small should be required to wear a Short-Sleeve shirt while on duty to identify himself as a HATER in the community. Marines got tattoos of it back in the days until the chain of command 'discouraged' it. 0351 was his MOS and the SS stands for scout sniper. #BlackLivesMatter #ACAB pic.twitter.com/qySUFgAEpe. “The … If a Scout Sniper tattoo offends you and others I would suggest a gut check of your intestinal fortatude and get some thick skin once again dictating what is … Nathan Small is the officer who sports the tattoo, a relic of his service in the US Marines. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. ©2020 Walla Walla Union-Bulletin (Walla Walla, Wash.). This symbol came to fruition in a cube at Scout/Sniper Instructor School Quantico, Virginia; in the spring of 2001. Join Facebook to connect with Jonathan Peters and others you may know. In the past few years, local law enforcement organizations have granted Small a number of distinctions. “We don’t answer to Mr. Weinsten, and that’s all I have to say,” Bieber said. When he covers his tattoo on the job, but ventures to the store, off duty and in short sleeves, the man in line behind him at the store is far more likely to see a Nazi than a Scout Sniper… Gen. Amos did a review of the regs and had the unit specifically ban this flag and others like it. You're about a half century too late to the party to pull that. I’m not saying that we should necessarily believe anything they say, but it seems obvious that the article should at least clearly present their claim. After the organization and several community members did not get a response to their initial concerns about the tattoo, a protest was planned last month, but the event was flooded with supporters of local law enforcement instead. In 2012 it was denounced by the Marine Corps. Small’s use of the Nazi symbol is not an isolated incident. He knew exactly what he was doing, he’s not a 10 year old. EDITOR’S NOTE: The use of the double lightning bolt logo, like the one in the tattoo depicted with this story, by Marine Scout Snipers was an … The tattoo on my forearm was an early and heartfelt memorial to my teammate. The “SS” Schutzstaffel has a history of Nazi anti-Semitism and white supremacy. More by Hakim Bishara. 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