Originally Posted by rickair7777

Actually it would be in this context. It's not really ethical IMO to manipulate mil schedule for your personal convenience vis a vis the airline schedule.

But if the mil actually pays you (or even grants a non-pay point), it is perfectly legal per USERRA. Basically if the CO has enough mission requirement to compensate you to be there, it's legit.

If the CO allows you to work odd schedules, perhaps because that keeps you home and more available to the mil, that's his business. Airline don't like it? Dial 1-800-USCONGRESS.