Marine corporal discharged over military mask mandate

By Mike Brest

Published September 1, 2021 10:21pm ET

Marine corporal discharged over military mask mandate — The Marine Corps said, a Marine recruit committed suicide in March amid a widespread culture of hazing and abuse in his battalion at Parris Island that could lead to punishments for as many as 20 officers and enlisted leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo) | Lance Cpl. David Bessey

A Marine was discharged from the military after refusing to comply with its newly enforced mask mandate.

Cpl. Whitney McHaffie was “administratively separated” from the Marine Corps on July 29, a spokesperson from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing told the Washington Examiner on Wednesday.

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