Not really. We get lots of mail addressed to Captain and Mrs. It's a courtesy--it takes a lot of years to earn those stripes. It's the same as military officers off base. It's a courtesy to use someone's rank, especially if they are an 05 or over. Same with retired. They are still (senior officers) addressed by their rank--although most, in all cases will say, "Call me Joe." -- Fic Recon

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Date Posted: 15:56:20 12/24/06 Sun
Author: CM>^.,.^<
Subject: Not really. We get lots of mail addressed to Captain and Mrs. It's a courtesy--it takes a lot of years to earn those stripes. It's the same as military officers off base. It's a courtesy to use someone's rank, especially if they are an 05 or over. Same with retired. They are still (senior officers) addressed by their rank--although most, in all cases will say, "Call me Joe."
In reply to: Karen 's message, "Thanks HPW thats kind of what I thought too but if I was wrong I didnt want to offend any pilots or spouses of pilots when I use it." on 14:27:18 12/24/06 Sun

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