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AJChenMPH

AJChenMPH

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On a business trip, my father approached a security checkpoint at the airport. The National Guard shift was rotating, and a guard, in full uniform, was in line in front of him. As with everybody else, the soldier was ordered to go through the metal detector. Before doing so, he handed his M-16 rifle to security personnel along with other items such as handcuffs and a flashlight. Still the alarm sounded when he walked through. Further inspection revealed a Swiss army knife inside one of his pockets.

"Sorry, sir," security said to the soldier, "but this item is prohibited." Taking the knife away, the airport worker then handed him back the M-16.

-- Samantha Couchoud

Provided Courtesy of Reader's Digest.
 
I remember reading that when forces were originally deployed to Iraq, the aircraft gave a speech about how they couldnt carry personal firearms or other weapons on board, though everyone still had their 16's.
 
Took a flight to NTC. It was a civlian flight, stews and everything. We all had our M16's with us. Not only did the stewardesses give us funny looks but the safety recording said to tell the stewardesses if someone had a weapon. Boy did we have fun with that. That was rough. 6 hours with no booze and no smokes. Talk about grumpy getting off the plane.
 
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