Military Priority
Feb 1, 2018, 12:49 pm
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Military Priority
Today, for the first time (on 2 different flights), I heard military folks given boarding priority along with folks with young children -- ahead of the various elite denominations. I'm not complaining - just noting that this seems to be a new policy.
Feb 1, 2018, 12:53 pm
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Yes, that happens. If necessary, adjust your behavior accordingly.
Feb 1, 2018, 1:01 pm
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Yes I noticed it on one of my two recent flights too.
I applaud this move by Delta...I am please to allow our military men and women board first!
I applaud this move by Delta...I am please to allow our military men and women board first!
Feb 1, 2018, 1:36 pm
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I noticed this was posted yesterday by OHDL1 in the "Moderator / Premature Evac" thread. Seems like it should have had its own thread! 
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29361873-post1816.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29361873-post1816.html
Feb 1, 2018, 2:13 pm
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Outstanding. Now I won't have to get the stink eye because I did not offer up my FC seat to someone in the military. Bravo Delta, Bravo.
Feb 1, 2018, 3:15 pm
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I noticed this was posted yesterday by OHDL1 in the "Moderator / Premature Evac" thread. Seems like it should have had its own thread!
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29361873-post1816.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29361873-post1816.html
Feb 1, 2018, 3:18 pm
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Feb 1, 2018, 3:28 pm
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Feb 1, 2018, 3:41 pm
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The rule of thumb
Feb 1, 2018, 3:48 pm
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I have always heard over the gate intercom something to the effect of, "Any military in uniform. . ." etc. So this does not apply to us who are in civilian clothes. And over the years there has been more demand on the reserves and National Guard to assist Active Duty so there are more and more of us weekend warriors (not Active Duty) fulfilling our duty these days.
A couple notes on the wearing of the uniform from an Army perspective:
1. These traveling service members may be returning from a stint in the ME and are going home for the first time in many months, after a combination of several hardships (family separation for upwards of a year or more, living conditions, the food!!!!, bad guys), etc.
2. Service members also could be traveling to and from locations within the US but are required to wear the uniform based on unit policy.
3. In my 32 years of uniform wearing it is my experience that most of us would rather not be in uniform in such a public setting unless it was a group thing, or in my case sometimes, I'm in a rush and do not have time to change!
A couple notes on the wearing of the uniform from an Army perspective:
1. These traveling service members may be returning from a stint in the ME and are going home for the first time in many months, after a combination of several hardships (family separation for upwards of a year or more, living conditions, the food!!!!, bad guys), etc.
2. Service members also could be traveling to and from locations within the US but are required to wear the uniform based on unit policy.
3. In my 32 years of uniform wearing it is my experience that most of us would rather not be in uniform in such a public setting unless it was a group thing, or in my case sometimes, I'm in a rush and do not have time to change!
Last edited by kaliimc; Feb 1, 2018 at 4:11 pm
Feb 1, 2018, 4:11 pm
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Feb 1, 2018, 4:19 pm
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I have always heard over the gate intercom something to the effect of, "Any military in uniform. . ." etc. So this does not apply to us who are in civilian clothes.
kaliimc: I just flew out of HNL Monday and the announcement was ".... military....in...or not in...uniform..."
kaliimc: I just flew out of HNL Monday and the announcement was ".... military....in...or not in...uniform..."
Feb 1, 2018, 5:05 pm
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Last flight I heard “all active duty, former
military, and veterans” so like all DL policies I am sure it’s just up to the GA on what they feel like doing.
military, and veterans” so like all DL policies I am sure it’s just up to the GA on what they feel like doing.
Feb 1, 2018, 5:12 pm
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When performing your duties
then, yes, you are in the uniform of the day or something appropriate for what you are doing (e.g. UOD may be a short sleeve uniform but you need to go to a function where service dress is appropriate). I spent a significant part of my time (~25%) in civilian clothes.
My experience was that travel in civilian clothes was the norm. There was a time in the Air Force when traveling in uniform was mandated (the CSAF viewed it as a public engagement activity) but that did not last too long.
My experience was that travel in civilian clothes was the norm. There was a time in the Air Force when traveling in uniform was mandated (the CSAF viewed it as a public engagement activity) but that did not last too long.