Veteran lawmaker wants Congress to honor Southwest pilot as a civilian and military hero

[rangerrebew]

Veteran lawmaker wants Congress to honor Southwest pilot as a civilian and military hero
By: Leo Shane III   17 hours ago


WASHINGTON — One of Congress’ military aviation veterans is pushing for her colleagues to honor a fellow female veteran for her actions to land a passenger plane whose engine exploded mid-flight this week.

Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution Thursday commending Southwest pilot Tammie Jo Shults “not only for her commitment to the safety of the passengers on her plane, but for paving the way for women in military and commercial aviation.”

In a statement, McSally said the move is important to highlight Shults not only for her recent actions but her impressive life of work.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/veterans/2018/04/19/veteran-lawmaker-wants-congress-to-honor-southwest-pilot-as-a-civilian-and-military-hero/

[rangerrebew]

I would be surprised if it happens.  Shults is not the kind of woman democrats and the media want for a role model; independent, driven to succeed, with the strength to take on long odds.  In short, the type of woman that made this country great to begin with, the type of woman who doesn't need the government as her keeper.