[simpits-tech] F-16 parts

[Roy Coates]

On Fri, 17 Jan 2003, Akin, Keenan L wrote:

> I sincerely hope you (and anyone else) didn't take my comment as derogatory
> toward the Air Force (or any other branch of service).  I could not agree
> more that these guys and gals rate the highest respect and gratitude from
> all of us.  I work daily with Air Force, Navy, Marine, and Army personnel
> (not just civilian workers) and one of the best parts of our relationships
> is the good natured kidding about the other service branches.  The military
> is a unique world.  Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen have always used friendly
> insults to show allegiance to their branch of service while consciously
> expressing their respect and camaraderie for each other.  They are an
> exclusive society, bonded by the common respect for each other's commitment
> to duty (even though they enjoy picking on each other like siblings).  Maybe
> that's the best description of the services.  They are siblings.  They can
> pick on each other but nobody else better try it.  If anyone misunderstood
> my poke at the Air Force, please accept my apologies. I'm sure that everyone
> can understand what I mean now.  Even the Air Force.  ;)


Since you ended your message with:

"*meant with great respect. No offense to our intrepid Air Force folks. :)

I for one understood it was all in good humour, fear not :)

Roy.