I agree. I know I've said this before, but I low-key my retired USAF status. There's a practical reason for this, because my retired ID card still has my SSN on it. More fundamentally, I don't want to be patronized ("Thank you for your service." and similar drivel) and I don't want to give a clerk the opportunity to equate what they do with what the men and women who are getting shot at and blown up do for national security.

Frankly, I wore my uniform to ensure that EVERYONE is treated with dignity and respect by our government. Based on the state of affairs at airports these days, I would have to say I failed miserably. (not looking for sympathy -- this just fuels my anger)