I wonder is this is similar to what CNATRA did in 1974 when they brought all the SNAs at Whiting (VT2 and VT-3) into one room. As you entered, you were given a sealed envelop with your name on it.
When instructed, the SNAs opened the envelope and if you had a blue coupon, you went to room A where you were sent home to continue flight training.
If you had a red coupon, you went to another room and found out if you were being released from the Navy with an honorable discharge (Mostly AOC and AVROCs), or if you were being sent to a boat,
supply corps training or whatever (NROTC, Naval Academy Grads).
We instructors were not told how/what the determination was made and this smacks of this event. Hegseth wants to reduce the flag ranks by 20% or more.
From:
Mike Brattland <mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com>
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Subject: [Helobubbas] Fw: Hegseth calls military leaders to meet next week in sudden order
Mike Brattland mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com mgbrattland@brattland.org
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Subject: Hegseth calls military leaders to meet next week in sudden order