Original Message

The subject is thinking as a mil pilot in a civil environment.  They're chalk and cheese.  Take it for granted and mov forward.  As a mil pilot the payment is having had the chance to look yourself in a mirror and realize you did good.  So, have a look then do the mil-civ transition and get on with it.

If you require others to accord you any recognition you're kidding yourself.  Just ask a Vietnam vet.