A self-proclaimed “TikTok troop” is stirring the pot online after posting a rant that rubbed both civilians and fellow soldiers the wrong way—just as tensions overseas are heating up.
Staff Sergeant Taylor, a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist assigned to the 36th Engineer Brigade, posted a video Monday afternoon on her account @lesbianhonest—a play on the phrase “let’s be honest”—in response to growing fears surrounding the escalating U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran.
“We are not going to war. I am going to war,” she says in the now-viral clip, directly calling out civilians who say “we” when referring to potential U.S. involvement in a broader Middle East conflict.
“If you don’t wear this uniform and you on social media talking about some ‘oh my God, we about to go to war.’ Who is we?” she said. “Who is we beacuse you don’t put this uniform on,” she said angrily.
Taylor, who has built a following of over 52,000 users on TikTok, is openly gay and frequently posts Army lifestyle and LGBTQ+ content. But this video—framed as a blunt reality check aimed at civilians—has instead reignited a long-standing debate within the military community itself.
Supply NCO, Not Trigger Puller
From her uniform, Taylor appears to be assigned to the 36th Engineer Brigade, part of III Armored Corps out of Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Her MOS—92Y, or Unit Supply Specialist—is considered a support role, not a combat arms position.
Supply Specialists are responsible for tracking, storing, and issuing all Army gear, from night vision goggles to ammo cans. Their work is essential to unit readiness, but they’re typically not clearing buildings or running missions outside the wire.
@lesbianhonest STOP DRAGGING IT BRO #Tatcha #army #VIRAL #fyp #fypシ #miltok #iran ♬ original sound – Lesbian honest
Notably, Taylor does not wear a combat patch, indicating she hasn’t yet deployed to a combat zone.
Tensions with Iran Spark “We” vs. “They” Rhetoric
Her video came just hours after news broke of U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. With war suddenly seeming like more than a hypothetical, her rant struck a nerve.
While some agreed that civilians should think twice before saying “we’re going to war,” many combat veterans took issue with who was doing the talking.
“Funny how it’s always a supply sergeant telling everyone else what war is,” said one veteran. “She’s not wrong about civilians—but let’s not pretend support troops are the ones kicking doors down either.”
The Support vs. Combat Divide
Within the Army, there’s long been a cultural divide between combat arms (infantry, armor, artillery, etc.) and support MOSs like supply, finance, and human resources. While both are essential to mission success, combat troops are the ones typically facing the most danger in forward environments.
“It’s ironic,” said another veteran. “If Iran hits back and war kicks off tomorrow, it’s the infantry, scouts, and engineers leading the charge—not someone running an OCIE inventory.”
Taylor’s comments, while technically true in the broadest sense, gloss over that reality—and many saw her video as self-important or tone-deaf in light of the situation.
Everyone Plays a Part—But Know Your Role
No one’s denying that the Army is a team effort. Supplies don’t move themselves, and logistics are the backbone of every mission. But that doesn’t make all roles equal in terms of risk or sacrifice.
Taylor may be right that civilians shouldn’t casually say “we’re going to war”—but the same logic cuts both ways. Just because someone’s in the Army doesn’t mean they’re heading to the front line either.
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