Word: flinn
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...problem with comprehending the case of Air Force First Lieut. Kelly Flinn [SEX IN THE MILITARY, June 2] is that many individuals have never been in the military and therefore do not understand it. Since people in the service deal with life and death, the armed forces cannot be compared with any other human endeavor. Civilians must accept the idea that those in command must be held to a high and strict standard. Since an officer's word must go unquestioned, lying under oath, as Flinn did, is a most grievous violation of trust. JOHN V. KAVANAGH Chevy Chase...
...Force did not claim that Flinn's performance had slipped because of her personal relationship. Ordering lovers to stop seeing each other is unreasonable and unenforceable. We may expect our pilots to be the best, but they are still human. DAVID SPIWAK Bloomsburg...
...Kelly Flinn's brother, and I feel compelled to respond to the question posed on your cover asking if my sister is the wrong stuff. Kelly's performance appraisals should help. Reports signed by her base commander at Minot (N.D.) Air Force Base clearly demonstrate her outstanding performance. Comments from 1996 showed that she displayed "maturity and responsibility above her peers." Other remarks say, "Lt. Flinn is an outstanding officer and aviator--her performance stands head and shoulders above her peers...incredibly sharp, professional warrior. Intelligent, aggressive and dedicated...stellar performer in all aspects of officership and aviation...
Officer pilots in command of nuclear weapons cannot be allowed to lie and disobey direct orders without repercussions. For an officer to commit adultery with the spouse of an enlisted person is most reprehensible and inexcusable. The Air Force tried to treat Lieut. Flinn more gently, and it is unfair to fault the service because of Flinn's lying about the adulterous relationship and her refusal to follow a direct order. GEORGE G. DANIELS Orlando...
...KELLY FLINN First to talk, gets to walk. Leaves sordid service with book and movie prospects--and a little dignity...