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Posted on Sep 15, 2020
Wounded veteran Israel Del Toro gets apology after being refused entry to Peterson commissary
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While browsing Military Times, I came across this article. It shows how insensitive people can be in these polarizing times. I wish MSgt Del Toro all the best in his retirement. He became the first person with a 100% disability rating to reenlist. You have to give this man a ton of credit!
Wounded veteran Israel Del Toro gets apology after being refused entry to Peterson commissary
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Thanx for sharing.
I wonder how many asses got chewed over that incident.
At the same time, I'm rather amazed that no one has created a suitable mask for the MSgt.
He certainly isn't the only individual incapable of wearing a "standard-issue" face mask. How difficult could it be for the wizards of prosthetics to come up with one?
I wonder how many asses got chewed over that incident.
At the same time, I'm rather amazed that no one has created a suitable mask for the MSgt.
He certainly isn't the only individual incapable of wearing a "standard-issue" face mask. How difficult could it be for the wizards of prosthetics to come up with one?
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MSgt Robert Westlake
They have hook stick ons for the skin And the mask loops go over the hooks. Decorative.
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MSgt Peter Smith
real breathing protection masks have bands that go around one's head rather than looping on one's ears. They fit tighter and seal better
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He works out at the same gym I'm a member of. I see him. From time to time.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SFC William Farrell we don’t speak. I just know who he is from the Army Times. Do t want to be a stalker.
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SFC William Farrell
"The commander of Peterson Air Force Base has apologized to one of the nation’s most well-known wounded warriors for being refused entry into the base commissary.
“I would like to express my sincere apology to Israel Del Toro for being refused access to our base commissary,” Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing Commander said in a statement to Military Times. “I am grateful he brought to our attention that our COVID safety policies did not account for medical concerns of our veteran, wounded warrior, retiree, and family member populations.”
Unlike many of the “Karens” filling TikTok and Instagram feeds across the country with refusals to cover their mouths despite COVID-19 risks, this veteran has a good reason.
Del Toro, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, can’t wear a face mask. That’s because he lost his ears and fingers in the line of duty.
“I don’t have ears, I can’t loop them,” he told KKTV, noting that his breathing condition is an additional issue. “Trust us, if we could, we would wear masks.”...
"The commander of Peterson Air Force Base has apologized to one of the nation’s most well-known wounded warriors for being refused entry into the base commissary.
“I would like to express my sincere apology to Israel Del Toro for being refused access to our base commissary,” Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing Commander said in a statement to Military Times. “I am grateful he brought to our attention that our COVID safety policies did not account for medical concerns of our veteran, wounded warrior, retiree, and family member populations.”
Unlike many of the “Karens” filling TikTok and Instagram feeds across the country with refusals to cover their mouths despite COVID-19 risks, this veteran has a good reason.
Del Toro, a retired Air Force senior master sergeant, can’t wear a face mask. That’s because he lost his ears and fingers in the line of duty.
“I don’t have ears, I can’t loop them,” he told KKTV, noting that his breathing condition is an additional issue. “Trust us, if we could, we would wear masks.”...
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