Posted on May 14, 2016
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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I bring up this question because my wife was treated very poorly by another spouse because of my rank! Here husband is a Major in the Marines and she has told others that is the reason she doesn't like my wife.

Why play the "Rank Card?" RP Members your thoughts?

Why is this still happening in our veteran and retirement community? I've always addressed service members here on RP by their rank initially out of respect for what they have accomplished and then I drop it and start addressing them by their first name as much as possible. Accordingly, RP allows you to highlight the name of another member, so your RP Connections will receive an email and the rank is required - got it!

I think once we leave the service there shouldn't be a stereotyping of rank or service - we should get along and respect each other as veterans and retirees that served a "common purpose!" Again, this just my opinion!

By thw way my wife has never played the "rank card" and never will!
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Capt Mark Strobl
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - While waiting in line commissary, a woman weaving her cart through line. She explains as she goes ahead: "I am a Colonel So-and-So's wife. I get front of the line privileges." From behind me another voice booms, "Well, I am the CG's wife. I suggest you return to the end of the line, Mrs. So-and-so." Some just, simply don't "get it."
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Sgt Jim Belanus
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if he was smart he'd be making more money than his dad if he got a pluming license
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SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
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Keep up the good work
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SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
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MAJ Hugh Blanchard keep doing it, but with TLC
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SFC Jo Ann Klawitter
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Playing the rank card is a sign of insecurity and lack of self identity. That's the same as a PhD demands others to call him/her "doctor". It's different when in the Military. Aside of the "respect" aspect, it is my job to address others with their ranks because it is in the regulations and I am doing my job. Spouses like that MAJ's wife just need to grow up and get over themselves.
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SSG Stacy Carter
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PO2 Nasser Montes - honestly no they do not. I have seen the rank politics first hand. I was the Rear Detachment Commander while recovering from surgery, which made me the Family Support Group Leader. There were several wives there that refused to listen to anything I or anyone that their husbands outranked. It was absolutely appalling. And that is not the only time I have seen this happen.. I do not understand why spouses think they carry the rank of their significant others.
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PO1 Jack Sigman
PO1 Jack Sigman
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PO2 Nasser Montes - I will have earned my Ph.D. by time I am 69. I am going to make my 5 year old granddaughter call me Dr. Poppop.
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SSG Bill McCoy
SSG Bill McCoy
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PO1 Jack Sigman - THAT's funny!
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SGT Judy Swift Johnson
SGT Judy Swift Johnson
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Lol l love it ma'am.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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Playing the "Rank Card" sounds pretty Petty but I am a Petty Officer. I'm sorry I couldn't help myself with the Cheesy Joke.
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1SG Michael Anthony Gonzales
1SG Michael Anthony Gonzales
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Love the humor … Hooah
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CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana
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What cheese do you use Chip; cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan or smoked?
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SFC Charlie Broadus II
SFC Charlie Broadus II
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Most officers are petty (just joking)
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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SFC Charlie Broadus II - ...
And You Said So Because They're "PETTY OFFICERS".
And So Are a Few Others.
But Their Smart-ass WIVES Are Worse Than ANY Officer COULD Or WOULD Be.
I Too Have Seen Them In Action, But Wonder I Their Husbands Have Ever SEEN Them Do It, And What Was Done ABOUT It.
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