TSA Humor?

                                 Government sanctioned humor on display...

                                 Government sanctioned humor on display...

With the tough job that the Transportation Security Administration has on their hands, and their (mostly deserved) reputation, imagine my surprise recently at the Milwaukee Airport just after going through security.  As I was putting my shoes back on, rethreading my belt, and stuffing the change back in my pockets, I happened to look up at a sign near the security area exit.

Knowing that many folks dread going through the security routine at any time, it was with a bit of satisfaction and yes, amusement, that I noticed the sign above it all..."Recombobulation Area".

I suppose this is because everyone had just become "Discombobulated" while going through the mill, so it only seemed appropriate that there be a "Recombobulation Area".

Of course, I asked for and received permission to photograph the sign.  Although not a State Secret, it never hurts to ask these days.

It took me a few minutes to quit laughing...and I think the TSA folks actually enjoyed watching our reaction too.

Who knew that the TSA has a sense of humor?

John Slemp

John’s 30 year career has seen him create images for a wide variety of advertising, corporate, and editorial clients worldwide.

After almost 11 years in the US Army, John attended Atlanta’s Portfolio Center, and later assisted established commercial photographers for five years.

Oscar winners, Olympic champions, astronauts, musicians, artists, pilots, veterans and regular people have all been captured by John’s lenses.

An experienced, innovative, and award winning commercial photographer, he deftly brings studio techniques to location work.

John is increasingly involved in showcasing his work through galleries and museums, and is currently writing a book about WWII “bomber jackets.”

Past clients include: The Company of Others and Innis Maggiore ad agencies, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Epps Aviation, Goodyear Aviation Tires, EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine, General Aviation News, Smithsonian Air & Space magazine, Jet Support Services International, Avfuel, The Lindbergh Foundation, and Women in Aviation International.

A long-time member of the American Society of Media Photographers, John served 5 years on the national board, and twice as the Atlanta/SE chapter president.

http://www.johnslemp.com
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