As a USAF first sergeant, he was on a 20+ year career path toward retirement with a pension and benefits. That career is OVER and DONE. After the civilian courts punish him, the US military is going to court-martial him and boot him out. A military career destroyed because of 10-seconds of self-inflicted stupidity.

There is nothing more fragile than the ego of a man in a lifted pickup truck.

I'm a marine with PTSD from two trips to Iraq and there is no excuse for this behavior. That's a psychopath, not a troubled veteran.

As a veteran, I’m sick of these fellow vets using PTSD as an excuse. He’s a loser and a disgrace to his fellow veterans.

This probably isn't his first time doing this.

What kind of coward pulls a gun on a young woman?

If he has such severe PTSD that a young woman in a car sends him over the edge he has no business being in the military, owning a gun or being behind the wheel. Point blank period 👌

I know PTSD is a real condition, but I think too many people claim to have it so they can blame that for their poor life choices.

Bass is a perfect example of someone who shouldn’t own or have access to a firearm

Even though she is clearly recording him with her phone, he just couldn't help himself. What an idiot.

He flipped that " I'm the Victim " switch fast. If PTSD and Hypervigilance Issues interfere with his daily decision-making, then he needs to surrender his vehicle and weapon.

If his PTSD is so bad then he should not hold any type of rank. He needs to be removed from the Air Force and sent to prison. This cannot be his first time doing this on the highway.

Bass, if you suffer from PTSD etc., leave your guns at home. It's guys like you that give law abiding gun owners a bad name.

He should never own a gun ever again!

“Some things aren’t worth it, and this is one of them.” Clearly this teen learned something about life that a 40-year-old Sargent had not.

Guys like these give all lawful gun owners a bad name. Also, post-traumatic stress disorder doesn't make you pull a gun on people, his reasoning is for sure fictitious and shows a lack of accountability by blaming PTSD.

Bass has extreme HATE and ANGER issues and is unfit to represent the United States of America’s Military 😡

There’s no reason for a grown ass man to be pointing a gun at a young lady or at anyone for that matter. He definitely has anger issues. So glad she’s ok

For him to pull a gun and point it at her over a stupid ass traffic incident is just absurd! Here's another one that should be removed from the general public and soon!

He's going to go and claim PTSD when he's in the Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager with ZERO combat deployments. The DA needs to look in his jacket and see that he has ZERO combat deployments and that PTSD "bullsh*t" is just what it is. Makes me sick being a combat veteran that simps will use that when they don't have PTSD.

If he has anger issues with PTSD just driving down the road, God forbid what happens when he's actually performing his duty in the Air Force

That's Felony Aggravated Assault. Result - never able to legally own a firearm ever again. When we say some people should NEVER own a gun, we mean this guy.

I'm a veteran and while I understand PTSD is a real thing and I understand how it can be triggered, I know there are probably some people who just use it as an excuse when they get caught doing stupid shlt. None of us can know for sure if he even has PTSD or if that really was a factor, but this guy definitely has some anger issues to work on and I feel bad for the trauma the girl had to endure; that memory will stay with her forever and have some deep psychological impact on her. That being said, I don't like to judge people based entirely on one stupid thing they did. In this case, pull out a gun and threaten someone over something as stupid as cutting you off in traffic. Now, I'm not saying this guy shouldn't be punished; he should spend some time in jail and attend mandatory anger management classes, but since I am a Vet, I have a pretty good idea of what's going to happen to him... He's probably going to get a BCD for this (Bad Conduct Discharge) and that will impact the rest of his life. The military doesn't mess around with stuff like this. A dishonorable discharge is about the worst thing you can do to someone in the military. But all these road rage videos make me want to park my car in the driveway and start walking to more places.

What an aggressive man. I do not believe this was the first time threatening with a firearm . His acts were chauvanistic, reckless and bullying. Imagine how much this unchecked anger can progress over time.

Because of PTSD he shouldn't be allowed to own a gun...his actions he proved it.

So if his ptsd is so extreme that people he perceives as driving erratically, sets him off ….why is he still serving in the armed forces ?? It’s not an excuse to point a gun at someone because you are having a road rage episode….

How can anyone who has PTSD own a firearm? They're already a danger to themselves!

And this is why everyone needs front and rear dashcams, or even side cameras too.

He deserves a dishonorable and jail time.

Pulling a gun and aiming it at a person, then threatening them with death. Over a road rage incident. Sad

I'm former military and I do not understand why everybody now has PTSD.I've got guys in my former squadron that are collecting disability and it's a bunch of BS.Everything in this country is nothing but a scam

Wow, the Air Force has sure lowered the bar...

So this Air Force sergeant pulls his gun with his finger on the trigger and points it at a teenager. He needs to be in prison and dishonorably discharged.

blames ptsd??? smh lol

Guaranteed this isn't the first time he has brandished a weapon to intimidate or threaten someone.

I wonder what he does in the Airforce that gave him PTSD.

Dude is a ticking time bomb ... It's almost a miracle this girl is alive

Not buying the PTSD excuse.

That’s highly entitled behavior. This should be taken seriously as it is deeply disturbing & deranged. Also, his “PTSD” excuse is just that. If he’s this easily triggered, he should avoid them, like driving! He wasn’t triggered, he’s simply entitled! He didn’t become like that overnight & with no accountability he will only become more of a danger. Because ya know, it’s every other person’s fault🙄. (bigtruck,bully=microP🥕)

Doesn’t matter if she did cut him off. This is sad. No winners, but maybe his family getting the help they need him to have. Praying the young woman isn’t now traumatized for life and he is, in deed, getting help.

This is not how gun owners should act.. he should display way more professionalism especially that hes in the armed forces.

No reason to escalate to that! Dude needs to not have a firearm!

Dude needs at least 5 years in prison, and should never be allowed to own a gun or have a job that involves a gun.

If he knew he was suffering from severe PTSD he should have never owned a gun. Stronger gun controls are needed.

If he has such bad PTSD why is he allowed to have a gun? Is there no screening for mental health?

He's full of bs

I deal with PTSD and hyper-vigilance from being a career soldier and multiple deployments but I don't have anger issues and see everything as a potential confrontation. This person probably had anger issues prior to PTSD and is just another how dare you cut or attempt to cut in front of me driver thinking the road is his and his alone.

I had a gun pulled on me as a passenger once while on a date. I called the police and they surrounded him at gun point in my cities downtown. I can relate to her. You don't realize what you seen right away.

Bass needs to be given the maximum sentence allowed by the law. What a dangerous piece of garbage..

When did the USAF start allowing beards, especially for a 1st Sgt? Something about this story seems off. But there’s no way he’s justified pulling that stunt, yeah, he’s mental.

PTSD . . . in the Air Force . . . sure. How do you get PTSD while in the Air Force? They make you wake up early in the morning?

If he has PTSD I guess he just gave this young lady PTSD as well. He was so scared he pointed a guy as a woman who just pulled up along side him. Plenty of people have PTSD. I'm tired of people even mentioning PTSD when accused of a crime. That's like saying some grew up in a rough neighborhood so that excuses their crimes.

he's trying to weasel his way out

Omg how embarrassing....a 1st Sargent??....

He needs at least a year in prison to think about this.

He shouldn’t have a gun if he has PTSD. He also shouldn’t have PTSD if he is in the Airforce. 😂😂😂

I think he thinks his so-called PTSD is a get out of jail free card.

If he has mental health issues, which he admitted to, why is he allowed to own a gun?

A lesson to learn here is to avoid these situation. Right around this area, a guy tried to pass me and almost got plowed by a truck. (I always drive 5m over the speed limit, so I wasn’t slow). He gets bad at me for his bad decision and flipping me off from behind. I just ignored him. Just get away from them as fast as you can. You could have died over a stupid traffic incident

Remind of an incident years ago here in CT. A lady who was in the Air Guard was on the morning commute to the HQ armory and cut people off in traffic to get on the off ramp. She was in uniform and flipped of some of the angry people she cut off when they honked at her. She thought nothing of it, went to work, yada yada, or so she thought... One of those people made a complaint to a politician, who then called up the General, who then found the girl and she lost her full time employment. People thinking that their actions have no consequences, good or bad, is part of the issue of entitlement and narcissism in this country today.

As a lyft driver in AZ.. I can say for certain that AZ drivers are the worst, and I've had probably 10 guns pulled on me... the people here really think individually that's its their road and how dare you try to be in front of them... they cut you off, and if you notice or honk, they'll try to kill you. This is the worst place to drive... I'm actually surprised this guy got in trouble as so many never do...

Makes 1st sergeant (that takes many years)to have it all thrown out because "ptsd" enjoy your dishonorable.

He’s a First Sergeant? I wonder if he called himself to get out of jail.

As someone with PTSD, that's not excuse for this kind of behavior.

PTSD. It's always, "My PTSD made me do it!" F' me. My daughter tells me about this poor male friend that she has was diagnosed with PTSD, so I ask her what happened. She informs me that he went through a really bad break up. I laughed and she got mad and said, "No dad! It was really bad, you have no idea." Anyone trying to get a weed card has PTSD now days.

There was a case that I saw on a crime show a while back where a young lady was actually shot in the head and died after a similar sort of incident. What a pissweak society we seem to be degenerating into.

We are not in competition. We are sharing the roadways.

Road rage of any kind is nothing more than self-justified childish behavior while driving under the influence of impaired emotions.

BEFORE: He's serving the country AFTER: He's serving the community

How scary,. Glad she is okay. It's good she caught him on camera, but I would have worried that would have triggered him.

Using PTSD as an excuse for this behavior is a slap in the face for those who actually have it.

Are we not going to talk about his lack of trigger discipline? She's lucky to be alive!

He needs to go to jail

In the Air Force guys defense he probably is suffering from a low ego and ptsd from his years of playing call of duty.

The guy ruined his career just by not able to control your anger. People have mental issues they really need to have their rage looked at

Dude just ruined his life. I hope she’s okay because that’s extremely scary.

This is a good guy with a gun, right?

His AF career is over.

No, he was a first sergeant in the Air Force. He's about to go in front of the old man and lose a stripe or two.

There is NO excuse for this sort of behavior! He is a disgrace to the Air Force!

If you have PTSD, you should not be owning any guns for your safety and others. I am all for gun rights , but if you are claiming that PTSD is the reason you pointing a gun at someone and threat to shoot and kill in a road-rage incident, you should seek medical help and get your temperament under control. If you think your life would be in danger, why would you even pull up next the driver who “cut” you off and confront them with a middle finger and a gun? Sounds like you have anger issues. Mount a front and rear view dash cam in your car, will save you a lot in the long run.

He just demonstrated why people who suffer from PTSD shouldn't be allowed to carry. A very bad thing he did.

PTSD is not an excuse, it’s an explanation. He ALSO presents atypical of someone with PTSD (IF he even has it). If you’re going to be that sensitive when other people make a mistake (or when you think they make a mistake) on the road then you shouldn’t be on the road. Period.

They make a point of saying that she didn't cut him off, like that is even a factor.

I’ve seen road rage, my incident was a guy who screamed I ran a red light. I didn’t. He went nuts.

He pointed the gun twice at her think about that. For cutting him off in traffic? Better get mental health treatment fast

I have a sixteen year old daughter learning to drive. This guy has no business operating a vehicle much less having a firearm while he does so.

He wont be in the airforce anymore.

... This was more than a Brandishing a Weapon charge ... ... This also includes Making a Terroristic Life Threatening Threat ...

Bro, there is your sign--DON'T CARRY A GUN!!!! YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE LITTLE $4it without losing it. PTSD, short temper and a gun are a recipe to the state prison.

if he has ptsd he should not be carrying a gun what a punk. poor 19 girl.

He will apply to be a cop soon and get hired immediately for his behavior documented here

Hes also lucky bc if it was any other person who was arm it could of been worce for the both of them. If he's got that much ptsd he shouldn't have a gun on him

Most people who drive trucks have anger issues and are quick to road rage.

Big question: should a person with those ailments be carry a handgun in a vehicle? Everyday people make mistakes on the road whether it’s by mistake or intentional.

WHO lets a psycho with PTSD have weapons?! He should be barred from owning or possessing or using such weapons.

He will "retire" from the AF and become a cop...he'd fit right in at the Glendale PD lol

Does he really have PTSD or is he claiming it now that he's in trouble? PTSD is not a joke.

His face in that mugshot is the face of realizing you're not special.

Say goodbye to your 2nd amendment right, Sir.