Tom Cross

Union pilot, govt affairs advocate, outdoorsman, and always willing to change the narrative. Any opinions expressed are strictly my own.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@MLBONFOX @SFGiants Maybe the @Cubs should relocate to Indiana too. Because being in Chicago isn’t doing it for them anymore.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@SwyftStore your machine in Chicago ORD CEUS0193 just took $274 of my money and didn’t give me my AirPods. Your phone numbers also go unanswered. I would like my money back ASAP.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

The boyhood dream became reality. Today I became a Captain for @united and cannot be more grateful to assume this role. It’s the culmination of 20 years of work, and it feels surreal. I can’t wait to hit the line and keep learning and to be the best @ALPAPilots member that I can.

[DocumentingLibs @HistorianUSA1]

A doorbell camera captures two Soldiers—one a battle-hardened Sergeant Major, the other an officer—standing at a family’s door in full dress uniform. They wait with quiet dignity, heads up, eyes steady. The weight of what they’re there to do is written on their faces.

They’re not delivering good news.

As we approach Memorial Day, it’s easy to post flags and barbecues. But this is the real cost. Since our nation’s founding, as many as 1.4 million American service members have made the ultimate sacrifice—fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters—who never came home.

Every Gold Star family knows that knock. Every folded flag, every name on a wall, every empty seat at the table carries a story of love, duty, and unbearable loss.

Tonight I’m praying for every family who’s ever answered that door. For every name we must never forget. And for the brave men and women in uniform who still carry the hardest mission of all: telling a family their hero is gone.

We owe them everything.

Freedom isn’t free. It’s given by the blood of patriotic heroes.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@MIAviationKing Yup. First class for AirTran in MKE. Loved that company. Ended up getting to do a bunch of delivery flights and meeting great people.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@MIAviationKing And to not choose CMH as their man base. They made many laughable errors.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

Massive #LUV to @swapapilots and @SouthwestAir for taking care of Capt. Jackson yesterday. The @SpiritMEC_ALPA as well as every @ALPAPilots member appreciates what you did for him and his family! Thank you for making his day!!

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@FlyingWithSara @SpiritAFA @SpiritMEC_ALPA World Airways, North American, Ryan International, Gemini, Arrow Air, ATA, Midwest, Midway, Vanguard, National, Independence Air, Skybus, Skyway, ASA, ExpressJet, Compass, Trans States, and now Spirit. The last 25 years of aviation has been brutal.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@RepNancyMace Amen. I didn’t go to college until I was 35 and well established in my career. Learning a trade can lead to an amazing union job with top-level healthcare and retirement. Ironworkers, electricians, plumbers, steam fitters, etc are the backbone of this country.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@ALPAPilots Council 12 gathered for a PUB event with @UnitedPilots from around the system to engage in conversation, share some food (including delicious pierogi), to support our profession and show our unity. Thanks to everyone who joined! #unity #pilot

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@MIAviationKing Burning the furniture to heat the house

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

What do four people from CO, MI, NJ, and PA have in common? We are all @united pilots who met and became friends because of our work as @ALPAPilots conducting events for almost 2,000 new hires. I am so grateful that they were there to give me my Captain wings yesterday!

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

I just contacted my Senators and asked them to urge leadership to schedule S. 3257, the Mental Health in Aviation Act for a floor vote. Join me by contacting your Senators today and to seek quick action on this important measure! #alpapilots https://t.co/nx7mBEO2lz

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@ordczi @MCCCANM And we all know it but the trolling is epic.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@DetroitRedWings Dead Wings

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@SonestaHotels broken toilet, pubes on the “clean” towel, and blood on the fold out bed. Your property on Kemper Road in Cincinnati, Ohio is an absolute horror show. Your franchisee should be embarrassed.

[Tom Cross @Tom_Cross_Jr]

@Michellek4040 It’s great to be a Michigan Wolverine!

[Empire State Building @EmpireStateBldg]

Shining in maize and blue tonight to celebrate @UMICHBBALL - your NCAA Champions. 🏆

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