This has got to be someone trying to retract their words quickly - received in an email from the AFA - The Daily REPORT - What Constitutes Treason? BY —MARC V. SCHANZ At a recent meeting of the Tactics Review Board at Nellis AFB, Nev., the second in command at Air Combat Command reportedly instructed the gathering they were not to speak to Congress regarding USAFs plan to retire the A-10 outside of approved channels. Doing so, said Maj. Gen. James Post, could be construed as treason. The remarks set off a flurry of criticism and ACC officials have attempted to clarify the alleged remarks. Post is not restricting nor implying to restrict members of the Air Force in communicating with members of Congress, ACC spokeswoman Maj. Genieve David told Air Force Magazine. Post was trying to overemphasize a serious point: the Air Forces decisions on long-term choices have been made, and the services position communicated, she added. Debate will continue on these issues at the highest levels, but the primary job for airmen is to continue to execute our mission and duties. Individual airmen should not engage in public debate or advocacy for policy, she said, emphasizing there are superior venues to advocate for policy changes such as through veteran service organizations. Post was seeking to highlight ACCs responsibility to organize, train, and equip the Combat Air Force while preparing for future challenges. He called on airmen to support decisions made to that end, said David.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:57:32 +0000
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