Posted on 05/02/2015 6:26:28 AM PDT by pabianice
A comment deemed ethnically offensive has ended the 34-year career of an Air Force major general, a decorated combat pilot who oversaw about 32,000 personnel.
Air Force officials have not disclosed the specific words that led to the resignation of Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz, commander of 19th Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
The comment was made at a public, nonjudicial punishment proceeding, at which a company-grade officer was appealing an Article 15 punishment before Keltz, the convening authority. The hearing was held April 9 in San Antonio.
Article 15 hearings are typically held for minor infractions and can result in certain limited punishments, such as pay forfeiture or extra duty. A person can appeal if he or she feels the punishment is unduly harsh.
Maj. Toni Whaley, a spokeswoman for Air Education and Training Command, confirmed Friday that the comment was an offensive ethnic stereotype in reference to the officer’s alcohol intake, though it was not directed at the individual. She said the Air Force won’t release Keltz’s comment, which resulted in several complaints to the staff judge advocate.
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The purging continues.
Must have been an Irish or Indian remark if it had to do with alcohol consumption.
RUn Away, Run Away The Micro Aggressions are Coming..The Micro Aggressions are Coming!
Yep. Destroying the military through the guise of political correctness.
Hitler’s “Night of the Long Knives” American style...and for the same purpose.
This is Soviet. The Air Force is still the gayest service,,,
Probably a comment something like:
“The officer was all over that liquor bottle like Barack Obama on Larry Sinclair.”
Just happens to coincide with Hawaii Marine commander Col. Eric Schaefer being fired.
Any clues?
I have noticed with the Baltimore riots that every correspondent has mentioned at some point that the term “paddy wagon” has been deemed inappropriate or offensive. Are the PC police now acting on behalf of the Irish? As a 3rd gen Irishman, the very notion of that would offend me if I cared to think about it. Hell, I don’t think my fellow drunks at the pub are even capable of being offended...
One of our dogs is black. Wait, did I just perform a micro aggression maneuver?
ahahaha MicroInvalidations.
for my money thats a great extrapolation!!
I served with Keltz in Korea and Schaefer in A-stan. Both very professional and dedicated officers.
So, an otherwise flawless 34 year career ended due to a single, inappropriate remark. And even an apology won’t excuse it.
Yeah, makes sense to me. [/s]
“I hereby demand that we refer to such police vehicles as Rufus Wagons”
http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/04/30/19th-air-force-commander-steps-down/26632917/
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