MLK Jr. Day "Fun Shoot" Sign Taken Down
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. - Robins Air Force Base is apologizing for an advertisement featuring a "Fun Shoot" event being hosted on Martin Luther Kind Jr. Day. The flyers, that have since been taken down, had a picture of Dr. King's face on the front.
Robins AFB released this statement:
We’re deeply sorry for any offense or harm caused by our insensitivity and failure to provide appropriate oversight of our marketing process. The flyer does not represent the values, opinions or views of the Department of Defense, the Air Force or Robins Air Force Base leadership and its employees.
We realized the inappropriateness of the advertisement several days ago and immediately began removing the flyer. There was no malice of forethought in the flyer’s creation and it was never the base’s intention to portray Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in a negative light. It was an honest mistake, to which we’ve personally counseled the parties involved and will provide them with remedial training and appropriate oversight to prevent this sort of inattention from occurring in the future.
Again, we offer our heartfelt apology to those affected by our thoughtlessness. We hold the legacy of Dr. King in the highest regard.