If you’ve been retired 12 years, then we served at the same time… It also means that your uniform (ABU) is no longer in service. Even if the ABU was still in service, id have a lot of work to do before I could blend in again… And I’m sure you would as well 😂

If someone’s got all that, then they’re active military members. Also, the squadron would instantly recognize you as a new face and you’d suddenly become the center of attention within minutes. Even if you have a convincing story, everyone wants to know where you sit in the chain of command. Hell, the way civilians stand would make you stick out.