TSA firing 8 air marshals for drinking on duty

The Transportation Security Administration is in the process of firing eight federal air marshals for drinking alcohol while on duty during a training session in New York. Six additional air marshals are being suspended for not reporting the misconduct. A TSA spokesman said the incident happened in February at a New York restaurant. The 14 air marshals allegedly involved were taking part in a training session that day. They were not scheduled to fly, but were still considered to be on duty. The TSA strictly forbids drinking for any air marshal…