They mocked the woman in seat 22C—until two fighter jets aligned with her window, and a pilot spoke her name in a way that made the entire plane forget how to breathe.

“the presidential aircraft has altered course for visual acknowledgment. Stand by.”

Three seconds later, from the left side of the plane, something larger emerged above the clouds.

Blue and white. Massive. Unmistakable in stature even from a distance.

Not close enough to threaten. Close enough to honor.

The presidential aircraft tilted its wings once continue reading …