Kostanza

Not exactly.... http://www.tulsaworl...A1_Americ848812

Saw this in the Stars and Stripes today.

So how was your summer vacation? Well that sounds very similar to non-judicial punishment. "You have the right to remain silent, You have the right to an attorney...."

As a former PTL let me just say, it's easier said than done. I always told myself that I wouldn't be a PTL nazis when it came to testing people. That I wouldn't take the little bit of power the AF gave me to screw others over. As long as it wasn't blatant you where cheating on your pushups or sit-ups, I'd probably let you skate by. Some knew exactly what they needed on the waist measurement in order to be able to continue on. They'd look at you, gleaming in your eye, hoping like hell you'd just throw them a bone. Worst of all was having to test someone within your own chain of command. That type of person you knew was just going to suck when it was their turn (sts). That same person who was pleasant to work with and everyone liked. The same person that... was in charge of your shift or crew was in charge of making the duty schedule would let you leave to go get some chow, or run an errand when they didn't have too would let you leave early or come in late when there was extra manning for the day could make your duty day a living hell/or enjoyable one on a daily basis ....that's when you think a bit differently. Sure I realized it went against every core value. But when their waiting on a PT test to closeout an EPR/OPR, and knowing that if you don’t help them out, they won’t get to test/pin/sew on rank, and you gota work with that person everyday (that already outranks you)....f*ck, that. I always like to keep in mind a very graceful, heartfelt saying...."don’t shit where you sleep". I'm not saying it's right and I knew where to draw the line. Base upon this, I think PTLs shouldn't test those working on their same crew/shift/shop/workplace...notice I didnt say squadron. Flame on...

The TSA has an Honor Guard, WTF! http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/030209_weekly_story14.shtm TSA's Honor Guard from Melbourne (Fla.) International Airport presented the Colors during the season opener of spring training for the Washington Nationals on Feb. 26 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. The Honor Guard received a standing ovation, with many baseball fans recognizing the officers and thanking them for "keeping us safe." Pictured from left are TSO Thomas Marks, Behavior Detection Officer Stacey Magruda and TSOs Gary Lockyer and Tammy Manuel. Check out the fat chick on the right in the picture.

UAV holding out to follow a KingAir on final, UAV has picked up their speed quite a bit in a descent. UAV****37:"approach, how much longer do you need us to hold?" Approach:"Standby sir, you'll be given a vector shortly, traffic you're follwing is blah blah blah speed indicates blah" ***37:"Copy no problem, we'll hit the brakes he'll fly right by" -After being vectored to follow KingAir- Approach: "Maverick37 contact tower."