Originally Posted by
maddogmax
There is a story out there that the first time the Eastern MEC Chairmen met Frank Borman he addressed him as Mister Borman. Borman then asked to be called "Col. Borman". The MEC Chairman than pulled out his military ID and said "Fine, you can call me General". Don't know if it is true but I hope so
Smells like urban legend, why would a famous astronaut and CEO want to throw around his Colonelcy?