Posted on Oct 19, 2014
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Retired insignia
I checked out this quarter's Army Echoes and found this news about new lapel pins for veterans and retirees. We're "Soldiers for life," which I think is just right. And I like the new lapel pin as well, but my favorite retiree pin was the green and gold one.

What do you think of these new insignia for retirees and vets?

Here's a link to the Army Echoes newsletter:

http://soldierforlife.army.mil/sites/default/files/echoes_issues/Army%20Echoes%202014_Jan-2015_Dec.pdf
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SSG Keven Lahde
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CW5 (Join to see) Chief I like the "Soldier for Life" one. The Retired one looks like a throw back from the 70's or 80's. Kind of old school and not a bad idea really.
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SPC Brian Mason
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I'm not retired but would like a Veteran one. Where can we get them?
I don't think they need to get rid of the older ones. I know a lot of older veterans like them and for many they have meaning and personal value. Round up the stock and keep them some place where these people can get them.
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CPT Special Forces Officer
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I prefer the older lapel and other badges. The newer pins/badge show (IMO) a want of imagination on the part of the Heraldry division. They seem more reminiscent of an advertising lapel pin worn by a salesperson. The green Retired Pin has always been my favorite until I discovered the following on RP: https://www.amervets.com/replacement/duck.htm
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SFC Bill Meeler
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I like the looks of it, better than the old minuteman pin.
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SFC Scott Macahan
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Edited 11 y ago
Don't think the dates listed are accurate, I retired in 2006 and received the one in the "current column" 2nd down...Cheers
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SGM Senior Adviser, National Communications
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Agree with you...the gold one is nicer...is the "ID Badge" also the retired uniform shoulder patch?
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I guess so, SGM (Join to see), on the uniform shoulder patch.
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SGM Senior Adviser, National Communications
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Have only worn my uniform(s) once since retirement--time to wear them again.
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