A not-so-capital capital idea
The Air Force is now requiring all official publications to capitalize airman in all uses.
“Airmen in the United States Air Force are the heart and soul of our unique fighting force and should be identified as a proper noun,” [Force Chief of Staff Gen. John] Jumper said in a release. “Capitalizing the word ‘Airman’ recognizes their historic achievements and signifies our unique contributions to fighting and winning America’s wars. It shows we’ve earned the respect a proper name imparts.”This follows the Army decision in October to capitalize soldier in all uses.
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posted by Nicole @ 4:58 PM
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But shouldn't they be Airpersons? Airpeople? Airwomen?
“Capitalizing the word ‘Airman’ recognizes their historic achievements and signifies our unique contributions to fighting and winning America’s wars. It shows we’ve earned the respect a proper name imparts.”
***No, it doesn't.***
Both the Army and the Air Force have lost their minds. Sounds like they've had too much time in the desert.
I'd hate for anyone to be left out here. Shouldn't we be honoring the historic achievenements and unique contributions of Women? How about Copy Editors? This would be the perfect Forum (I honor your Forum, Nicole) to honor Copy Editors with the respect a proper name ... excuse me ... Proper Name imparts. A Capital Idea if there ever was One.
Screw it. Let's just switch to German.
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Perfect! And as a Bonus, this would also, I think, facilitate Bill's Nuremberg Trial.
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