Originally Posted by
PRS Guitars
It’s one thing to run into an old buddy in ops and use Air Force names (call signs). It’s another to introduce yourself with it to new people you meet on the civilian side. For the former, that’s how you know each other and you might not even know first names. The latter makes you look like a D-bag. I don’t work for SWA though, so maybe it’s normal there, definately not at AA.
Well said, good advice. Transitioning from the military is a daunting step that requires adapting to a completely different set of rules, expectations and mindset. Fortunately most guys get the message and catch on quickly.