Something to Smile About
Today started out on the wrong foot but as the morning progressed, we got back on track.
About 0715 hours this morning, one of the new unit’s aircraft had a transmission oil filter bypass button pop. In simple terms, the transmission oil filter was clogged. The Crew Chief called and “Falcon” responded. He was briefed on the situation and that the aircraft was supposed to fly a mission. Falcon committed to the repair and went off shift without briefing me of the commitment. Consequently, I was at the sharp end of an ass chewing without the benefit of knowing why. I immediately sent out the crew, in full force, and we got it taken care of. Blue Falcon is a term we use in the Army to describe someone who sets up another for failure. “Falcon” is the epitome of the term.
After tonight, I'm sure he’s not too fond of me. I wrote him up and have required him to do TWO, five page reports on the Army Manual for Leadership and the Army Manual for leadership counseling. He is required to submit them to me in seven days and must be 5 pages each, typed, double spaced in the size 12 font of his choosing. He complained that it wasn't enough time so I asked him if he wanted to try for a size 10 font. He didn't understand! By the way, have I ever mentioned that “Falcon” and I are the same rank?
I made it to the dental hygienist today and had my teeth cleaned. Hey I’m not stupid enough to NOT take advantage when Uncle Sam is paying. The hygienist did a great job and despite the condition of my teeth when I went in, I walked out, about 40 minutes later with nice, white, sparkly teeth. That’s something to smile about.
The weather was really cold today and it even snowed up north last night. We only had ice and frost but no snow. I really like snow. It would have been nice but not dice. The sky was clear today, it was just clod.
Lots of aircraft out tonight. Maybe I’ll be able to tell you why soon. We’ll see.
It’s time to go. Those are the high points of the day. It’s late and I’m tired. Another one down!
From Somewhere in
“MERLIN OUT!”
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posted by Merlin @ 11:25 PM
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