ETAV8R
Well-Known Member
Just wanted to rant a little. It seems the lack of respect people have for one another in the civilian world has carried over to the military just a bit.
Yesterday I took my disabled mother (retired O-5) to LAX Air Force Base to take care of some paperwork and get new vehicle decals. We weren't aware that vehicle decals are no more. When my mother stated that she enjoyed the salute rendered to her the civie woman working at one of the offices who was helping us stated "is a salute that important?". Holy crap are you serious? She served in uniform proudly for 20 years. Her service and rank require it in my book. The lady then said she has 30 years and it doesn't matter to her. We had to bite our tongues as there was no way this fat turd wore a uniform and had any knowledge of military courtesy or what it takes to earn it.
As we were walking out to the car another O-5, whom we stopped to make an inquiry with, was walking outside. He was carrying a bag with his right hand. I guess he could switch hands if he did need to salute someone. Whats going on? Maybe its the AF or LAXAFB. Maybe I'm used to the way it was when I was active duty in the Corps or what I was brought up with and taught when I served.
We talked about it and it seems the lack of respect so prevalent in the civilian world is carrying over to the military. Very sad.
Yesterday I took my disabled mother (retired O-5) to LAX Air Force Base to take care of some paperwork and get new vehicle decals. We weren't aware that vehicle decals are no more. When my mother stated that she enjoyed the salute rendered to her the civie woman working at one of the offices who was helping us stated "is a salute that important?". Holy crap are you serious? She served in uniform proudly for 20 years. Her service and rank require it in my book. The lady then said she has 30 years and it doesn't matter to her. We had to bite our tongues as there was no way this fat turd wore a uniform and had any knowledge of military courtesy or what it takes to earn it.
As we were walking out to the car another O-5, whom we stopped to make an inquiry with, was walking outside. He was carrying a bag with his right hand. I guess he could switch hands if he did need to salute someone. Whats going on? Maybe its the AF or LAXAFB. Maybe I'm used to the way it was when I was active duty in the Corps or what I was brought up with and taught when I served.
We talked about it and it seems the lack of respect so prevalent in the civilian world is carrying over to the military. Very sad.