Posted on 03/04/2016 5:52:40 PM PST by bkopto
Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Short, commander of the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, said in an email last month that of 15 pilot applicants for three openings, 14 are white.
He asked fighter wing commanders to stir up more candidates who "don't necessarily look like each of you." He bemoaned the fact that, not only is there a lack of diversity, but the number of applicants to make the world-famous team has taken a puzzling drop in the past two years.
"While we have several qualified candidates that many of you submitted, I am lacking the depth in talent we've seen in previous years and I am lacking in diversity of gender, ethnicity...."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Political correctness,is there anything it can’t ruin?
It is composed of volunteers who compete for the team. sounds like the general has a problem motivating pilots to volunteer for the team.
The General sounds racist.
And people get upset when I mention Russia could kick our asses.
He could always recruit from the PLA Air Force.
I wonder if they get a black, Muslim lesbian, if that could be counted 4 times?
Another PC hack.
“He bemoaned the fact that, not only is there a lack of diversity, but the number of applicants to make the world-famous team has taken a puzzling drop in the past two years.”
Maybe because white males now know they’re not welcome anymore...
What he REALLY wants is a few queer Thunderbirds!! (damned idiots)
Spreading faster than Ebola with far greater consequences.
There aren’t enough paraplegics, mentally challenged, and dwarves in the program either.
I thought they were supposed to be the best pilots. Period.
I wish the fine general a cardiovascular surgeon who is not necessarily the best in his or her field, but satisfies diversity goals in operating on heart valves.
Another thought control commissar, gender and race are the most important things now. Excellence is not important, how many people will die?
I hope Trump fires that General. My Air Force has no room for political correctness.
I’m sure everyone wants to fly a jet 3” from the other guy-who’s a diversity/political hire.
Diversity FLACK / ACK - ACK is going to shoot down the Eagles
What about Lady Penelope? Doesn’t she count?
aircraft are very unforgiving///you need the very best
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