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Military pilot takes overt alcoholism to private sector

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1550

BOISE, Id. — Capt. Stuart J Rollins, an A-10 pilot in the Idaho Air National Guard, is taking the alcoholism and flight skills the military gave him and bringing them to the private sector.

"I learned a lot in the Guard, and now I think it's time for the private sector and my bank account to benefit, like so many pilots before me," said Rollins, a pilot for the 124th Fighter Wing, "Sorry to cut this short, but I need to get out of here."

"Has anyone seen my car keys?"

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