Originally Posted by
Silver2Gold
I just don't think anybody here is ready to abandon 40+ years of tradition solely for better press coverage and public perception.
Sadly, that is where you are mistaken. Media brownie points (or demerits, in this case) are what it's all about anymore.
With two wars on, Iran and North Korea entering the nuke club, and a host of other global security issues knocking at our door, DoD should have more important things to worry themselves over than aviators' callsigns.
But no...
Mink (retired Naval Aviator)