EdFred
Taxi to Parking
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"Pardon? Oh, the hat? It's where I keep my plane."
Then THEY ask if I'm a pilot, and the deed is done.
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I would ask if you were into clothing.
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"Pardon? Oh, the hat? It's where I keep my plane."
Then THEY ask if I'm a pilot, and the deed is done.
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I got a new one (at least for me) last week when submitting a few resumes. I'm accustomed to the forms asking for veteran status, but this time a few of them asked if I "identify" as a veteran. I know it's a brave new world in many respects, but I thought that a veteran was something you either are or aren't. Apparently it's now on the list of things you can "identify" as.I used to look more closely and give more credence to veterans' resumes. After I hired an ex sonar tech/operator boomer submariner, I wanted more. Never had another resume from a submariner, despite being quite close to the Trident sub base at Bangor, WA (always thought that was an apropos name for a nuclear weapons facility). He worked for me for 15 years until the company was sold. Most even-tempered guy you ever met.
I hope that's not a sport coat. I *pray* that's not a sport coat.Actual photo of hanger 29:
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Some people may have reasons for not telling people they're veterans, from lingering issues regarding public perception during the Vietnam era, concerns about misconceptions over PTSD, a desire to put their service behind them, concerns about idiots pressing them to tell war stories, etc.I got a new one (at least for me) last week when submitting a few resumes. I'm accustomed to the forms asking for veteran status, but this time a few of them asked if I "identify" as a veteran. I know it's a brave new world in many respects, but I thought that a veteran was something you either are or aren't. Apparently it's now on the list of things you can "identify" as.
No offense to the Navy, but I attribute it to anyone being able to put up the overall BS of that group being easily able to handle the relatively minor stresses of IT.
Some people may have reasons for not telling people they're veterans, from lingering issues regarding public perception during the Vietnam era, concerns about misconceptions over PTSD, a desire to put their service behind them, concerns about idiots pressing them to tell war stories, etc.
Other idiots conflate "veteran" with "retiree." I'm a veteran, not a military retiree. Don't get a pension from the Government, don't get VA medical care, but some think I'm somehow sponging off the taxpayer.
Heck, I'm technically a Vietnam veteran but don't identify as such. Didn't serve outside the CONUS, didn't go on active duty until 1977, but get the Vietnam-era VA benefits since they enlisted me in the Air Force reserve when I got into my last two years of college ROTC.
I think I'll identify as a General from now on. Do you think that will make my wife listen to me?I got a new one (at least for me) last week when submitting a few resumes. I'm accustomed to the forms asking for veteran status, but this time a few of them asked if I "identify" as a veteran. I know it's a brave new world in many respects, but I thought that a veteran was something you either are or aren't. Apparently it's now on the list of things you can "identify" as.
No doubt. But these are questions required to comply with various statues governing employment. You're either a veteran or not. Decline to answer is also an option. But answering that I "identify" as a veteran would not provide useful information.Some people may have reasons for not telling people they're veterans, from lingering issues regarding public perception during the Vietnam era, concerns about misconceptions over PTSD, a desire to put their service behind them, concerns about idiots pressing them to tell war stories, etc.
It should help when communicating with the Commander in Chief. LOLI think I'll identify as a General from now on. Do you think that will make my wife listen to me?
Poor choice of words IMO.Some people may have reasons for not telling people they're veterans, from lingering issues regarding public perception during the Vietnam era, concerns about misconceptions over PTSD, a desire to put their service behind them, concerns about idiots pressing them to tell war stories, etc.
Other idiots conflate "veteran" with "retiree." I'm a veteran, not a military retiree. Don't get a pension from the Government, don't get VA medical care, but some think I'm somehow sponging off the taxpayer.
Heck, I'm technically a Vietnam veteran but don't identify as such. Didn't serve outside the CONUS, didn't go on active duty until 1977, but get the Vietnam-era VA benefits since they enlisted me in the Air Force reserve when I got into my last two years of college ROTC.
Ron Wanttaja
I think I'll identify as a General from now on. Do you think that will make my wife listen to me?
It should help when communicating with the Commander in Chief. LOL
I think I'll identify as a General from now on. Do you think that will make my wife listen to me?
I knew such policies existed when, as a new group leader in R&D, I learned that our research management team was all headed to our site in Germany for project reviews. The VP, both directors, and all the managers and group leaders. I asked the VP’s admin if corporate policy allowed that much of the management structure to be on the same flight.The company where I worked for 23 years had an early policy of not allowing certain key personnel to fly together. Our travel agent had the list and pairings.
I don't disagree. But some DO think that veterans are sponging off the taxpayer. My wording was perfectly correct.Poor choice of words IMO.Wanttaja said:Don't get a pension from the Government, don't get VA medical care, but some think I'm somehow sponging off the taxpayer.
It is certainly NOT sponging when referring to those who are entitled to benefits.
Chuck Norris?It should help when communicating with the Commander in Chief. LOL
The wife!Chuck Norris?
Friend of mine uses the term CINCHouse.....The wife!
A few years ago I had to go out to a conference in Colorado. Another guy from my squadron was going to go as well so we opted to take the Bonanza. The cost of the airline tickets almost offset the cost to fly the Bo out there (one way) but hey, it's an adventure!I think most people are picturing a Gulfstream or Learjet
I think I'll identify as a General from now on. Do you think that will make my wife listen to me?
How do you know if there's a pilot at the party you are attending?
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He'll tell you!
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"Pardon? Oh, the hat? It's where I keep my plane."
Then THEY ask if I'm a pilot, and the deed is done.
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I know. Inside joke.I do hope you got the message that "hangar" is spelled wrong on your hat.
I know. Inside joke.
Do you actually number your hangers? Do you mark your socks left and right??Actual photo of hanger 29:
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IThe county misspelled the word "hangar" 5 times on the contract.
When I corrected the spelling, and initialed each of the corrections, like a good little legal eagle citizen, someone at the county office sent it back to me with a "Who do you think you are??!!?" note and told me to sign it the way it was.
My wife seems to know if I out anything in there out of order, so I probably could've asked her, but instead I just counted. I did run out of fingers and toes, so i had to put a sharpie mark on #20 and start over.Do you actually number your hangers? Do you mark your socks left and right??