Evil Defense Contractors and Medal Inflation

Some interesting things from this months USAF Commander's Call talking points. Commander's Call is where the squadron commander and the first sergeant talk to the assembled squadron about various things. Usually in places like the base theater.

Occasionally there is some historical trivia put in.

Evil defense contractors trying to influence Congress.

Jan. 18, 1905 - Through their congressman, the Wright Brothers opened negotiations with the U.S. Government to build an aircraft. The government, however, refused the offer.

And this:

Jan. 21, 1991 – During Operation Desert Storm, Capt Paul T. Johnson in his A-10 Thunderbolt II found a downed Navy fighter pilot, who had ejected in Iraqi territory. Johnson destroyed a threatening Iraqi truck, which allowed an Air Force MH-53J Pave Low helicopter to rescue the pilot. For his efforts, Johnson received an Air Force Cross.

One enemy truck; one AF Cross.

The cost of inflation.