Safe Skies and Second Guessing in the Ranks The recent emergency landing of a Coast Guard plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has raised more questions than answers about the safety protocols of high ranking officials' transportation.
The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government operations, particularly when it comes to ensuring the safety of those in positions of power.
A 25 year old plane carrying 14 people, including the head of DHS, lost its right engine mid flight but still managed a safe landing without incident, thanks to the skills of the Coast Guard pilots involved.