I think, for the most part anyway, most Delta (other airline) guys who talk of the "SWA culture" are referring to the culture they feel their respective airlines once had as well. (Hence, the reason they know of "A CULTURE".)

I could be mistaken, but don't remember a post ever stating that "they knew first hand" what the SWA culture was like, or even that they wished they were part of it.

I realize the Air Force didn't teach you, as an Officer, to think about anyone other than yourself, but try and reason what your "culture" will be like in 10 years, after "your" management has found a loophole to scope or threatened bankruptcy.

GJ