My father was a bomber pilot in World War II, having flown a B-26 Marauder. Between June of 1944 and May of 1945 he flew over 100 missions, over 60 of which were combat missions. On a mission in January of 1945 he sustained numerous hits from antiaircraft fire over a target. He nevertheless managed to maintain his aircraft and completed his mission successfully. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a result.

We have recently been made aware of a shocking security breach on the part of the several of Trump’s National Security officials. This is not a game folks. This breach put any number of pilots in serious danger. There are too many aspects of this breach to address in this letter to adequately illuminate the deadly seriousness of this breach. Suffice it to say this needs to be investigated thoroughly as soon as possible. I am beyond shocked that this took place and seriously question the competence of those involved.

Our military is at this time having to deal with multiple threats throughout the world. They deserve the leadership of the most highly trained, experienced personnel this country has to offer. Given what has just taken place I seriously question the safety of not only of our troops, but the public in general. This is unacceptable.

Jane Shaney

Ashfield