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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by bbc1969
I joined this forum a few days ago. I was just going to put my two cents worth in and go, as a few other of my co-workers had. I thought it over and decided that I would take up bocastephen up on the above offer.

I am indeed a "Federal Air Marshal". As my first two posts a couple of day's ago show, I was upset with what I viewed as uneducated, unknowing, and selfish views. However, upon scrolling through more and more of the posts here it became apparent that not all fit that bill of goods, so I decided to continue to post. I realize I am opening myself up to all kinds of typewritten abuse, but after 15 years as a peace officer, I have seen alot worse than angry emails and forum posts.

In my case as I stated before I have been a peace officer for 15 years. It also happens that aviation has been on of my "hobbies" since I was a child. I have extensive experience in aviation over and above my professional work. I am also a member of a couple major frequent flyer programs, fly for family and other business frequently (over and above my work as a FAM). This is getting long. I will post further if someone wants to actually hear my opinion on some of the matters being discussed here. Thank you.

Thanks for the reasonably thought out response. I have some questions that I've wondered about Air Marshalls. Don't you get extrememly bored with your job? How do you fight the urge to fall asleep? Do you chat with passengers in a friendly manner or are you standoffish? How is the pay for you guys...it kinda seems like a thankless job because every flight is uneventful so I hope the pay is at least OK!
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