Just a FAIP, but what are some of the enduring traditions the Air Force can have/has? We have roll calls, bro calls, squadron events and outings where we cut loose and drink. MWS guys I've talked to say that this squadron is a lot more tight knit than any AMC unit they've been apart of because of these things.
And as well, if sock color (seen that thrown around a bunch) is such a stupid rule, why is it in an AFI? I get the whole don't follow stupid regulations, but what exactly is the mechanism for change? I know it's an 847 for crap pubs, but what about AFI's etc?
A FS/CC wrote a memo to provide no nonsense guidance so is there CSAF memo stating his view on unnecessary or stupid regs? An Air Force Times article quoting the CSAF isn't enough.
And who determines, when changing that reg, whether it's good to follow? I'm getting the vibe of "be a man" and take a stand against dumb regulations. But then what? Why have all these random restrictive regs if I'm just supposed to ignore them anyways.