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Shinesintx wrote:

E.Marquez wrote:On the funny side... yes my deployment bag yet again was hit on for explosives, I was again called to meet a TSA rep for the unlocking of my bag so they could paw though my bag.. I was asked yet again if there was any reason my bag might be positive for explosives? I stated as I have previously with a straight face.. "Yes sir, it has had explosives in it, been been near explosions, and contained many times weapons of all types, I have no doubt it will test positive by your scanners for many years to come"

Have you ever heard that comedian who says "here's your sign"? You need one for the TSA next time. He says stupid people need to wear a sign that let's the rest of us know they are stupid...would make life simpler.

Bill Engvall, seen him live once.. Very funny dude.

But yes, a TSA agent, asking a Sergeant Major with a combat patch, CIB with star, Master Para wings, and AirAssault badge, in uniform, with a ACU pattern deployment bag if he has any possible explanation for his bag testing positive for explosives is a bit silly. I figure it's either a required question, or a brainless drone asking.

I used my CHL at Ontario CA Airport yesterday to get my bags checked and my boarding pass issued. No Issues.
At the TSA check point I tired the same thing, but was told I had to present my Military ID as I was in uniform..... Hard to argue the request when I am in fact required to have my MIL ID with me at all times... And we are afforded some small convenience when going through TSA check points in uniform by not being required to remove our boots so long as they do not set off the metal or explosives detector... So "proving" I was Military by presenting a MIL ID card was reasonable.

On the funny side... yes my deployment bag yet again was hit on for explosives, I was again called to meet a TSA rep for the unlocking of my bag so they could paw though my bag.. I was asked yet again if there was any reason my bag might be positive for explosives? I stated as I have previously with a straight face.. "Yes sir, it has had explosives in it, been been near explosions, and contained many times weapons of all types, I have no doubt it will test positive by your scanners for many years to come"