Air Force General Resigns After Saying Officers Looked ‘Drunker Than 10,000 Indians’

Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz, left, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Col. Lance Bunch, outgoing commander of the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 duri... Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz, left, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Col. Lance Bunch, outgoing commander of the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 during a change of command ceremony. The incoming commander is Col. Gregory Keeton. (AP Photo/Wichita Falls Times Record News, Torin Halsey) MORE LESS
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An Air Force general resigned after making a comment that two officers looked “drunker than 10,000 Indians,” the Air Force Times reported on Monday.

Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz’s offensive comment was reportedly made during a hearing on April 9 in which a photo was presented showing two officers.

Keltz’s comments were first reported by blogger and former airman Tony Carr on his blog, John Q. Public, according to the Times. The Air Force Times reported that Air Education and Training Command spokeswomen Maj. Toni Whaley confirmed that the statement was made in reference to a photograph.

Keltz’s resignation for his “inappropriate comment” was announced by AETC on Thursday, according to the Times.

Keltz issued a statement, which Whaley provided to the newspaper.

“I inadvertently made an unfortunate comment, I own it, and I hold myself accountable to the same high standards my subordinate commanders are held to,” Keltz said. “As a result, I have tendered my resignation from command and requested to retire from service. [AETC Commander] Gen. [Robin] Rand has graciously accepted that request.”

According to the paper, Keltz was to retire after serving in the Air Force for 34 years.

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  1. I need a little context here. Maybe the photo showed them engaged in a drinking contest with 10,000 people from India.

    Honestly, I think this guy should have been taken off the case and reprimanded. His resignation should not have been accepted. He should apologize, go and sin no more. Done.

  2. Some people in the military actually try to own their mistakes and not blame someone else. There may be (and likely is) more to this that isn’t public as in previous mistakes. Otherwise it’s an abrupt end to a long career. At 34 years service he could retire any time he wanted I expect.

  3. Avatar for jinnj jinnj says:

    Certainly not the way he would have wanted to go out - but … he’s about 55 with 34 years of service - is allowed to simply ‘resign’ - so get full pension & benefits … and probably starts a new job in a month or two - in a corner office with some defense contractor or consulting firm.

  4. OH GOod grief. “THEy Looked DruNKer than 10,000 FIrst PEopLE.” THere. Fixed FOR LIbtard PC run aMOK!!!11!!1!!one!!!1!!!

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