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Old 09-07-2005, 08:24 PM
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Navy Pilots "Counseled," Not "Punished"
Some U. S. Navy pilots have been "counseled" after they rescued citizens stranded by Katrina. The news story points out that they have NOT been punished or reprimanded. One apparently has been assigned to duty involving dog kennels, but it's not punishment. I guess animals need a pilot's care?

The news story does include a quote from a U. S. Navy commander pointing out that although everybody might want to be involved in rescuing people, "that is not the priority." Perhaps an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and really it looks like it may have applied just to specific missions. I believe we've all seen plenty of heroic rescue efforts by U.S. armed forces personnel in this disaster.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/d/9246651/
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Old 09-07-2005, 08:42 PM
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What they probably got was a letter of counseling that may or may not become part of an officer's personnel file. An Article 15 (non-judicial punishment), on the other hand can be the kiss of death for an officer's future promotion chances.
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Old 09-07-2005, 09:23 PM
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The link doesn't work and I couldn't find anything through a search. Does anyone have another link? Thanks!
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Old 09-07-2005, 09:42 PM
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The link doesn't work and I couldn't find anything through a search. Does anyone have another link? Thanks!
Try this one... you might need to register (it's free) :

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/07/na...al/07navy.html
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Old 09-08-2005, 12:28 AM
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That article made me so mad, I don't know even how to reply to it....GRRR!!!!!
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Old 09-08-2005, 01:28 PM
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It's thinking like the Commander's that made this rescue effort go so smoothly.

It also costs lives.
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Old 09-08-2005, 05:14 PM
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I read this this morning and was so pissed I could hardly speak! I was incensed that these Chopper pilots did not follow orders!

What is wrong with them!

Well, this friggen Moron Commander ought to be called on the carpet by the Commandor In Chief!

Since when was it not The Thing to do to aid and abet fellow Military Commrads and American Civilians in time of need!

Demote this DickWad and give them a Commendation!

How many Lives can a Chopper save? Drop some provisions or save lives now when they are called for assistance!
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