Posted on Apr 6, 2018
As an AF veteran who was serving in the IRR during wartime, am I allowed to wear my uniform to a funeral?
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According to AF regs, a veteran Airman can only wear their uniform to special ceremonial events (like a funeral of another veteran) if they served during wartime. The question is, does Individual Ready Reserve count as actually serving? Specifically, I got out of the USAF in January 1990, but the Gulf War Wartime start date is August 2, 1990. I was on IRR until 1994, so did I technically serve during the Gulf War Wartime, thereby allowing me to wear my uniform to this friend's funeral?
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Honestly I would say if you want to wear your uniform to a friends funeral go for it, just make sure its up to snuff. I understand wanting to follow regs but a fellow veterans funeral IMO is a time to honor the man/woman rather than be a regulation nazi.
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What an odd regulation. I would like to know the misguided thought process behind it.
You served, you can wear your uniform to whatever appropriate function you’d like. Especially a funeral.
You served, you can wear your uniform to whatever appropriate function you’d like. Especially a funeral.
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Sgt Jeffrey Grubb
I thought so as well. Here is the link where I read it...
https://www.thebalance.com/uniform-wear-by-retirees-and-veterans-3356986
https://www.thebalance.com/uniform-wear-by-retirees-and-veterans-3356986
Air Force Uniform Regulations For Retirees / Veterans
Retired Air Force members and certain honorably discharged veterans may wear the US Military uniform under these conditions.
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