Originally Posted by
chollie
I wouldn't be surprised if being a vet improves one's chances for a thumb's up from TSA.
Which is ironic, because, statistically, it makes you more likely to attempt an act of terrorism than the US population at large. The odds for either group (vets and non-vets) are both vanishingly small, but if there's going to be any difference in treatment, it should be to screen vets (and active duty soldiers) MORE, not less. Not that I'm recommending this (I'm a strong "Pre for everyone, starting now" advocate).