What makes the boy calm down

When an airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 4-year-old boy who picks the moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does try to calm him down. But the boy continues to scream furiously and kick the seats around him.

Suddenly, an elderly man in the uniform of an Air Force General from the rear of the plane is seen walking slowly forward up the aisle. The General leans down and, motioning toward his chest, whispers something into the boy's ear.

Instantly, the boy calms down, gently takes his mother's hand, and quietly fastens his seat belt. All the other passengers were surprised and applause spontaneously.

As the General slowly makes his way back to his seat, one of the cabin worker come to the general and asks quietly Excuse me, sir, could I ask you what magic words you used on that little boy?

The man smiles and said I showed him my pilot's wings, service stars, and battle ribbons, and explained that they entitle me to throw one passenger out the plane door on any flight I choose.