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Air marshals blend in by pretending to be tourists

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You'll never spot an air marshal because they specifically train to look like the most boring, average traveler possible. They don't wear dark sunglasses and suits; they wear khakis and pretend to read magazines. Their entire job is to sit quietly, completely ignored by everyone, ready to intervene only if a lethal threat emerges in the cabin.

Air marshals blend in by pretending to be tourists
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