Originally Posted by CPT Trips

Let's stop this "wounded vet" crap as an excuse . . . I am one (from a time long ago) and when I pass through TSA I am often subjected to incredible BS in order not to remove my shoes. I see from this board that there are others with injuries that require them to keep their shoes on that they too are subjected to this same stuff.

TSA needs to get its employees up to speed on policy and assist everyone who requires/asks for assistance. That's everyone - from injured service members, to wounded vets, to individuals with congenital conditions, to individuals with any type of mobility assistive device (even little old ladies in wheelchairs). I'm really tired of seeing old people struggling to get their shoes off and on with no chairs anywhere remotely near the WTMDs - just swab them if they don't alarm!

TSA is responsible for the screening area and people entering it who have not been screened . . . they are not responsible for people transiting this area from airside. Let the airlines provide the physical assistance/escort individuals (service member or civilian) need . . . let TSAers offer a well meant "welcome home," or use their off time at USO centers, or whatever fits with supporting service members. But keep the screening time to screening and find those **** bomb components.