President Obama during a visit to the Pentagon (Creative Commons)

A marine accused of putting President Obama's face on a "Jackass" movie poster and posting it to his Facebook page may be dismissed by the military board, reported USA Today.

Sgt. Gary Stein, who has served in the Marines for nine years with only four months of duty remaining, also created a Facebook page called Armed Forces Tea Party, which included the image of President Obama on the "Jackass" movie poster as well as Obama's image on a poster for "The Incredibles" movie that he changed to "The Horribles," according to prosecuting attorney, Capt. John Torresala.

Though Stein's lawyers are claiming he was asserting his First Amendment rights, Torresala said otherwise:

• Torresala argued that Stein's behavior repeatedly violated Pentagon policy that limits the free speech rights of service members, and said he should be dismissed after ignoring warnings from his superiors about his postings.
• Torresala also said anti-Obama comments by Stein that were posted on a Facebook page used by Marine meteorologists were prejudicial to good order and discipline, and could have influenced junior Marines.
• "We're truly surprised and disappointed but it was an honor to fight for a hero like Sgt. Stein and every other Marine's right to speak freely," Stein's defense attorney Marine Capt. James Baehr said.
• Stein addressed board members during Thursday's hearing, tell them he loved the Marine Corps and wanted to re-enlist, Baehr said.
• Baehr expressed hope that the recommendation would be rejected by the general, saying the case will go forward. "The issues are too important for this to end today," he said.

In addition to potentially being dismissed, the military board is recommending that Stein receive an "other-than-honorable discharge" which would take away Stein's benefits and prevent him from being allowed on any military base.