U.S. Airways refuses to hang Army Ranger's coat https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you seen this? <a target="_blank" href="http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger">http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger</a> [login to see] Army Ranger 1SG Albert Marle was flying coach. A U.S. Airways flight attendant refused to hang his dress blue coat despite several first class passengers willing to give him their seats. Read the comments on the link! It will sicken you. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/003/746/qrc/lmauu3b3wnjmmobo3cpa.jpg?1443024342"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger-1644696115">US Airways Flight Attendant Refused To Hang Army Ranger&#39;s Jacket</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Passengers on a U.S. Airways flight from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte, North Carolina are sharing an outrageous story of disrespect from a flight attendant toward an Army Ranger and combat veteran. He asked to have his &amp;quot;Dress Blues&amp;quot; uniform jacket hung, but the flight attendant refused, citing company policy.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:15:18 -0400 U.S. Airways refuses to hang Army Ranger's coat https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you seen this? <a target="_blank" href="http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger">http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger</a> [login to see] Army Ranger 1SG Albert Marle was flying coach. A U.S. Airways flight attendant refused to hang his dress blue coat despite several first class passengers willing to give him their seats. Read the comments on the link! It will sicken you. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/003/746/qrc/lmauu3b3wnjmmobo3cpa.jpg?1443024342"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/us-airways-flight-attendant-refused-to-hang-army-ranger-1644696115">US Airways Flight Attendant Refused To Hang Army Ranger&#39;s Jacket</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Passengers on a U.S. Airways flight from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte, North Carolina are sharing an outrageous story of disrespect from a flight attendant toward an Army Ranger and combat veteran. He asked to have his &amp;quot;Dress Blues&amp;quot; uniform jacket hung, but the flight attendant refused, citing company policy.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:15:18 -0400 2014-10-10T09:15:18-04:00 Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Oct 10 at 2014 9:18 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=271980&urlhash=271980 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yikes, that's not cool. Thanks for sharing <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="371876" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/371876-13f-fire-support-specialist">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a>. Seems like a pretty simple request. Let's hope US Airways corrects this issue... LTC Jason Strickland Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:18:02 -0400 2014-10-10T09:18:02-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 9:20 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=271984&urlhash=271984 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What a bitch. I like the passengers&#39; responses. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:20:47 -0400 2014-10-10T09:20:47-04:00 Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 10 at 2014 9:43 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272002&urlhash=272002 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>"The Airline is looking into" it. What more is there to 'look into'? Will be interesting to see what the final response is (if there is one). MSG Wade Huffman Fri, 10 Oct 2014 09:43:15 -0400 2014-10-10T09:43:15-04:00 Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 10:52 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272068&urlhash=272068 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I get it. He wanted to maintain his professional appearance. Then he went and turned down a first class seat, where he could have had his coat hung by the same attendant. <br /><br />I gotta throw out the BULLSHIT flag on this one. Unless he&#39;s never flown before - and I&#39;m doubting that fiercely - he knew what the rules are when you fly coach. He could have made other choices in what he wore but he decided not to. Ergo, he was trying to get some special attention and used his uniform to get it. The flight attentdant, if following company policy, was correct to smack him down. PO1 Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:52:30 -0400 2014-10-10T10:52:30-04:00 Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 10:54 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272070&urlhash=272070 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that I am more upset by the comments on the article than anything else. It is really disappointing to me that there are so many people in this country who are so down on the military as a whole, for no apparent reason. as <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="104666" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/104666-66h-medical-surgical-nurse">LTC Paul Labrador</a> said, if it is the policy then so be it.<br /><br />I hate flying in uniform and try often to not do it, I don't understand why he would be travelling in uniform, let alone his ASUs. But I'm sure that that is a topic for another day. SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:54:12 -0400 2014-10-10T10:54:12-04:00 Response by Sgt Jennifer Mohler made Oct 10 at 2014 11:06 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272094&urlhash=272094 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have flown with my uniforms as carry ons. I have never really had an issue getting them hung. I think once or twice I had to put it in the overhear, but I was able to lay them nice enough that they didn't get ruined in flight.<br /><br />About the whole first class thing, it must be nice to be a male sm, or vet. No one really cares about females. I remember after Iraq all my male platoon members were talking about getting bumped to first class when they told people they where coming home from Iraq/Oki. Not for the three females in the platoon. We didn't get shit. The men got free drinks at bars and all kinds of privileges. Not the females. If he turned down the bump to first class he is just an asshole. Take what you are offered and be grateful. Some of us just get stomped on. It was all the same after Afghanistan too. And every leave period on Oki. I never knew a female that got treated anywhere close to as well as the males did. He should have taken the bump and shut his pie-hole. Sgt Jennifer Mohler Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:06:00 -0400 2014-10-10T11:06:00-04:00 Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 11:28 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272128&urlhash=272128 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I've flown in Class A's many times, I don't need special service - I'm a big boy and I'll either sit with my jacket on or figure it out. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:28:39 -0400 2014-10-10T11:28:39-04:00 Response by LTC Scott O'Neil made Oct 10 at 2014 12:51 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272253&urlhash=272253 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>LTC (Ret) Scott O'Neil, Washington, DC<br /><br /><br />When it counts Americans will always stand up to be counted. This nation was established on the backs of those who stood up to fight tyranny and oppression. From the shots fired at Lexington and Concord to the bombs dropped on ISIS today the Men and women of the armed forces keep us safe from harm. This person needs to understand a little kindness to those who serve goes a long way. People and corporations have to remember the reason they can do what they do, is because of the blood shed by those who have served in uniform. <br />Every day the men and women of The Armed Services put their lives in harms way for the rights and freedom we take for granted. They don't do what we do for the money or for the glory, we do it for you, the people of The United States of America. A little courtesy, respect and support by corporations and individuals especially for those in the military is well deserved and if it means breaking a rule or two, showing kindness or just going out of your way to say thank you. Do so with respect and kindness for that is all we/they ask for. LTC Scott O'Neil Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:51:05 -0400 2014-10-10T12:51:05-04:00 Response by SFC Jason Bautista made Oct 10 at 2014 2:01 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272376&urlhash=272376 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Comment...Amended...guess he's good to go. SFC Jason Bautista Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:01:00 -0400 2014-10-10T14:01:00-04:00 Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Oct 10 at 2014 3:26 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272544&urlhash=272544 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br />There is a 1SG with this name who is in the Army National Guard in Colorado. (AKO verified). Says nothing about MOS. Message me for more info.<br /><br />SFC Joseph M. Finck USA (Ret) SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:26:44 -0400 2014-10-10T15:26:44-04:00 Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 10 at 2014 3:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272556&urlhash=272556 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If someone doesn't want to hang up my P-Coat I thoroughly understand. It is sealed. it is original and the seal is not opened. Why you may ask. All P-coats dated before 1984 were dipped in DDT a known Carcinogen. Yeah, I have a bit of History and Non-To Healthy One at That. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:31:38 -0400 2014-10-10T15:31:38-04:00 Response by SPC Brian Aranda made Oct 10 at 2014 5:47 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=272773&urlhash=272773 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I traveled many times in my Class A's, and not once did I have my coat hung. You find ways to keep it looking professional. It's called adapt and overcome, do they still teach that in the military? SPC Brian Aranda Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:47:32 -0400 2014-10-10T17:47:32-04:00 Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2014 8:11 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=273415&urlhash=273415 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does it not sound remotely fishy to anyone that a special forces 1SG would one: travel in his dress bless and two: go to job interviews in his blues? Not a jumpmaster. All just seems a tad bit odd but maybe I'm overanalyzing things. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 11 Oct 2014 08:11:23 -0400 2014-10-11T08:11:23-04:00 Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Oct 11 at 2014 8:41 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/u-s-airways-refuses-to-hang-army-ranger-s-coat?n=273431&urlhash=273431 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To follow up on this thread for <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="371876" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/371876-13f-fire-support-specialist">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="104666" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/104666-66h-medical-surgical-nurse">LTC Paul Labrador</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="168853" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/168853-po1-william-chip-nagel">PO1 William &quot;Chip&quot; Nagel</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="197017" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/197017-sfc-dr-joseph-finck-bs-ma-dss">SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="326478" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/326478-sfc-jason-bautista">SFC Jason Bautista</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="11389" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/11389-25u-signal-support-systems-specialist">SFC Private RallyPoint Member</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="167813" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/167813-42a-human-resources-specialist">SSG Private RallyPoint Member</a>, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="356598" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/356598-ltc-scott-o-neil">LTC Scott O&#39;Neil</a>, and <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="156836" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/156836-msg-wade-huffman">MSG Wade Huffman</a>, it looks like US Airways issued an apology to rectify the situation.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/11/us-airways-slammed-after-flight-attendant-refuses-hang-army-ranger-jacket/">http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/11/us-airways-slammed-after-flight-attendant-refuses-hang-army-ranger-jacket/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/003/770/qrc/og-fn-foxnews.jpg?1443024412"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/11/us-airways-slammed-after-flight-attendant-refuses-hang-army-ranger-jacket/">US Airways slammed after flight attendant refuses to hang up Army Ranger&#39;s uniform jacket</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">US Airways has apologized after a flight attendantreportedly refused to hang an Army Ranger&#39;s jacket in the aircraft&#39;s closet.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> LTC Jason Strickland Sat, 11 Oct 2014 08:41:53 -0400 2014-10-11T08:41:53-04:00 2014-10-10T09:15:18-04:00