“Major Boyd, I have just one question,” the general said. “Did you tell that colonel at Wright-Pat he was a lying fucker?” “Yes, Sir, I did.” “You are out of here. You are being transferred.” The general launched his own chewing-out session about respecting senior officers and insubordination and how lucky Boyd was that he was only being transferred. When he paused, Boyd said, “Sir, do you want to know why I said that?” “No.” “I think you do. Give me one minute.” He opened his briefcase. Reluctantly, the general looked at the drag polars. “Know how to read these, General?” “Yes.” The general
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