Originally Posted by REVERTEDRUBBER

Your Thread Name implies you want military 'veterans' to answer. Maybe ask "Senior Pilots" or "Experienced Airline Pilots"? These pilots however may be many years/decades removed from the early stages of their careers, and their experiences may not be relevant today (mine included). Those who have recently made it to the airlines would be the best targets for your questions in my opinion - see "low time" section of forum. Good Luck!