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05-23-2015 | 05:51 PM
#6331
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
So as for exploits being boasted about by former military pilots??? Let them boast... What's the big deal. At the end of the day... many passengers are not on the edge of their seats nor listening with bated breath, but listening to music or watching TV on their mobile phones or tablets.
These fine men and woman who have sacrificed so much and served so gallantly DO have the right to be proud of their fine service records and relate their daring deeds defending our freedoms that we enjoy today.
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These fine men and woman who have sacrificed so much and served so gallantly DO have the right to be proud of their fine service records and relate their daring deeds defending our freedoms that we enjoy today.
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05-23-2015 | 06:27 PM
#6332
Saab Saab Phooey!
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Set Hundo
So as for exploits being boasted about by former military pilots??? Let them boast... What's the big deal. At the end of the day... many passengers are not on the edge of their seats nor listening with bated breath, but listening to music or watching TV on their mobile phones or tablets.
These fine men and woman who have sacrificed so much and served so gallantly DO have the right to be proud of their fine service records and relate their daring deeds defending our freedoms that we enjoy today.
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These fine men and woman who have sacrificed so much and served so gallantly DO have the right to be proud of their fine service records and relate their daring deeds defending our freedoms that we enjoy today.
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05-23-2015 | 06:30 PM
#6333
Saab Saab Phooey!
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From: Set Hundo
And, for the record, I fly with plenty of former military guys. They are great guys to fly with and work with. Very very few of them announce it over the PA. The few who do so do it in passing and don't disparage those who haven't served.
05-23-2015 | 06:51 PM
#6334
Back on TDY
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: 747-400 Captain
Good friend of mine was fishing buddies with Neil Armstrong. You could almost never get Neil to talk about his military service or NASA career. If he did, it was among a very small group of friends...never publicly.
Nuff said.
Carl
Nuff said.
Carl
05-23-2015 | 06:56 PM
#6335
Line Holder
Joined: Mar 2005
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Flight today to TUL..... Captain made PA on what military aircraft he and FO had flown. Talked about weapons school and importance of FO's dad being his friend. 😎 But the best was him talking about not doing any aileron rolls on the flight today.
When are these guys going to figure out they no longer are in the air force and are now just a number......
When are these guys going to figure out they no longer are in the air force and are now just a number......
I kid you not, that's what his P.A. ended with when I was on his flight.
05-23-2015 | 07:21 PM
#6337
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Right Seat 737, Front seat T-6
After they embarressedly say "You're welcome" or "It is my privilege to serve" (my two normal responses), then please let them know you are too embarrassed to even mention to your pax that you served ...
I never said I needed public thanks ... You must have failed English comprehension at VMI.
05-23-2015 | 08:16 PM
#6338
Da Hudge
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From: Poodle Whisperer
05-23-2015 | 08:28 PM
#6339
Runs with scissors
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
05-23-2015 | 08:34 PM
#6340
Runs with scissors
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
If you really want to hear them cheer, on the F/O's leg, you tell them this is his first landing in the airplane, and his wife just had triplets, and he hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks... so be kind.
And after every "Firm" landing, on taxi in, I'll pick up the mic and say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sorry about that landing. It's not my fault, and it's not YOUR fault, it's the ASS Phalt!"
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