What is the protocol for addressing members on the list, vis-a-vis, retired/vets?

SSG William Wall — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:14:59 -0400

Response by SSG William Wall made Jun 23 at 2017 7:17 PM

SSG William Wall — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:17:14 -0400

Unless you're going to activate me, "Bob" is just fine. I feel close to certain members, and given enough time, will grow closer to more. You've earned that respect and honor, and I do NOT want to be "that guy" who takes it from you.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Jun 23 at 2017 8:20 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:20:28 -0400

I normally go by my name Jonathan, but I've been called much worse! ;)

Although my favorite is Dad. :)

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Jun 23 at 2017 9:41 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 21:41:03 -0400

I try to maintain the respect... but it is more out of playful respect than because I have to. And if I am told not to, I try to do as they wish... But I was raised to say yes sir/ma'am no sir/ma'am, please and thank...

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jun 24 at 2017 11:28 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 11:28:20 -0400

SSG William Wall Funny, even in retirement, I have a hard time calling former bosses and CSMs by there 1st names. I could never call a retired General by their 1st name.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jun 25 at 2017 7:32 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:32:28 -0400

Give the same level of respect you'd like to receive... it's ok to mock morons...

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 4 at 2017 7:39 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:39:57 -0400

SSG William Wall I generally go by Steve. I know many soldiers from SPC to GEN and I call each of them by their first name in private communication.
On active duty and USAR duty I was carful to address people by their rank and last name unless we were the same rank.
What do you think? COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Private RallyPoint Member SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Robert George SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey CPL Eric Escasio SPC Private RallyPoint Member SrA Christopher Wright SPC Margaret Higgins

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jul 4 at 2017 11:24 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:24:19 -0400

I'm Ed the Bear is Barnie

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2017 3:28 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 03:28:36 -0400

Hey Im Steve, unless I am with one of the cadet groups I'm working with, then I would expect military courtesy.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 5 at 2017 10:34 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:34:06 -0400

@SSG William Wall I usually go by Mikel (pronounced Michael) and some just call me the Colonel. I'm good either way. I usually call everyone by their first name and I use military courtesy when addressing General Officers (with "Sir") and/or until otherwise advised. That's my 2 cents

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 29 at 2017 9:09 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:09:27 -0500

I treated all with respect and dignity unless I get slapped in the face. Active, retired, served and out, I respect them for their service and serving.