How does the Military deal with Honorifics?

The question is a mite misleading and deals with multiple honorifics in a person's life.

Honorifics, especially those earned through hard work and dedication, tend to convey more than just esteem: they suggest a way of life that builds an image in both the person who has earned the honorific as well as those who hear the use of the honorific.

So what about the civilian honorifics in your military life, or in your retirement?

I am asking about your preferences only as this is typically subjective to the individual as well as dependent upon the time and place. In military circles, I am addressed as either Corporal or Sergeant. However, in civilian circles, I am addressed as Captain or "His majestey, sex-god and lord of all he surveys" [jk] (Truck Captain, KMCFD; Piney Fire)

My father is still known as "Sarge", even among his children, and god forbid any poor civilian should ever call him "Sir". He was a former Drill Sergeant and forgot that he retired.

Thanks for the feedback. I am wondering how people like to be addressed and what they think of the titles they earned in life.