Originally Posted by
Flybywine
Is it cool to call your Guard pilot buddies "bros"? Does that make you cool? Are you, like, in that fraternity? And, like, this bigger Delta fraternity, like, totally wants to party? And like, you speak the cool guy lingidy, so, you're invited.
Right on.
Flybywire,
I don't know your background and I won't try to assume but if you are ever in Tucson, AZ feel free to stop by the 162FW. I'd be happy to show you around and let you judge for yourself.
See most of the guys are there 15+ years until 55 when they retire. Many have flown in war together, been on countless TDY's, been to every Holiday party since they joined and have been part of promotions, deaths and the birth of their children. So when I call a Lt Col, Maj, Capt or Col a bro that is exactly what I mean. He isn't a buddy but more of a brother in an extended family. Yes, we are professional when it is necessary but we are also family and that is what is great about the guard. I hope that Delta will be the same if I'm going to have a 30 year career there. Yes I know they have about 150 times more pilots but you know what I mean I hope.
So again, if you ever want to stop by and see what a fighter wing is like in the ANG I'd be happy to show you around and let you judge for yourself. Then maybe I could count that as my community service. Hmm.....
Cheers