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2005-08-27 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by Omesing Ulomorong9978 2005-08-27 00:37|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 ...Having met more than my share of uniformed characters, I'm gonna say that MSgt Erskin is absolutely right in saying that high gas prices do fund terrorism, albeit in a roundabout way. That's a matter I know has shown up here more than once. And encouraging caropooling - hell yes.
As far as why we're fighting? Well, I dont agree with him, but as far as the article goes, there's nothing in there that says he's in violation of Article 88. On the other hand, were I his supervisor, I would definitely take him aside and remind him of its provisions.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2005-08-27 10:18|| 2005-08-27 10:18|| Front Page Top

#2 First of all, why is a Master Sergeant addressing a company? If I was that company's First Sergeant, I would have a thing or two to say to him(*). Second of all, why hesitation about putting your hand up? This does not sound like the enlisted I have known, who were always willing to put in their two cents. Sounds fishy.

(*) In the AF, unlike the Army, a "Master Sergeant" is an E-7. "Senior Master Sergeant" is an E-8. A "First Sergeant" can be an E-7 or E-8, but like in the Army, it is a separate assignment, not easily confused with the other.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-08-27 10:47|| 2005-08-27 10:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Not to sure about the Air Force but in the Army this would, or could, be seen as conduct unbecomming. If the soldiers were there in formation and he was spouting his beliefs on the war to his troops and his opinion differs from our official policy he is wrong. Now before I get all the 1st ammendment arguements, if they are in formation it is an oficial event. He is not entitled to force his troops to listen to his drivel. Off duty or informally he can say what he wants. He might slip by UCMJ but the judgmemt block on his NCOER should be a goose egg.

Posted by 49 pan 2005-08-27 22:50|| 2005-08-27 22:50|| Front Page Top

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