Anti-Semitism in the Army Doomed recruits: They shared Hitler memes in their group chat – and still made a career Military justice fines two non-commissioned officers for racial discrimination. This is a fundamental question: when are Nazi comments on Whatsapp punishable? At 19, Benjamin considered it his patriotic duty to complete his military education. When he moved into his room at the barracks, his comrades included him in a Whatsapp group chat with 14 participants. Disturbing messages flashed on the smartphone.