Air Marshals finally get a break on dress code
Michelle Malkin rightly expressed outrage over the ridiculous dress standards of the federal air marshals. More than a year later, it does seem that someone was listening:
The armed undercover officers who protect U.S. airlines against attack no longer have to fear being overdressed. They’ve been told they can ditch their suits for outfits that blend in with their fellow travelers’ attire.
It seems that the air marshals are supportive this time around:
Air marshal Frank Terreri applauded Brown for giving the marshals discretion on their clothing. “They trust us at 35,000 feet to protect passengers, carrying a gun on the plane, but they weren’t allowing us to dress” casually.
“I think it’s a huge step in the right direction,” said Terreri, who represents a group of more than 1500 fellow officers. “We stood out like sore thumbs, and now we won’t.”
About time… thanks to new agency director, Dana Brown.