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Old Jun 10, 2019, 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by AeRoSpaceman
Regina Benjamin. 18th US Surgeon General (2009-2013) flying back home to PNS from ATL and she was on her way home to outside of Mobile, AL. Was very friendly. Didn't know who she was at first, then she pulled out her iPad and was standing next to president Obama(not in uniform but civilian clothing). I asked her if she got an award and she said no, I was the US surgeon general. Felt stupid but she took it in stride. Even talked about FT as she saw my tag hanging off my backpack and asked about it. She gave me her card with her contact info on one side and a picture of her in uniform on the other. Thanked her for her service after landing.
I don't think there is any reason to feel "stupid." I'd reckon if you asked 100 Americans who the Surgeon General was, 97 of them would have a blank stare and the other 3 would say, "Dr. Koop?"
It's not that high profile of a position in this day and age.

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