Retirees and their rank nonsense. Also, hubbies!

Hicks, each to their own. Nothing offensive has been posted by UH-1.

Suggest if you don't like what is posted by someone, then don't read it.

From what I have read, I agree with UH-1.

Sorry we all cannot be PC like you.

Hugs.

Think this has run its course. Let's end this line of conversation.

Navyzone, couldn't agree more.

The following info was received and I was asked to post this:

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 1-1
1.6.3. Respect for Retirees. Retirees are entitled to the same respect and courtesies as active military members. They will be addressed by their retired grade on all official records and official correspondence, except for correspondence and other matters relating to a retiree’s civilian employment.
10 U.S. Code § 772
(c)
A retired officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may bear the title and wear the uniform of his retired grade.

(e)
A person not on active duty who served honorably in time of war in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may bear the title,

Etiquette
www.etiquettedaily.com/2012/11/military-...sthash.m506We17.dpbs