Our roles and responsibilities here are determined by seniority and seat position. I severed my relationship with the military when I got out don’t let anyone’s current or former rank establish some sort of pseudo pecking order.

When someone introduces themselves with their fighter name I get skeptical of how things are gonna go on the trip (add in hat, coat and brain bag, yikes!)

I do have to say though, having been enlisted and taking the long, hard road to get here, the positive comments and encouragement from most military pilots have been nice to hear.