Posted on Apr 5, 2015
Combat patches: Are they for show or do they really mean something??
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The reason that I ask this is because my unit is deployed to Kuwait right now. Kuwait was reclassified before we got here as a non combat zone. There are many people who were upset about this and just as many who didn't care either way. I have noticed though that many people just say its just a patch it doesn't mean anything (they usually already have one though). So my question again. Is a combat patch just a patch or does it really mean something??
Combat Patch (SSI-FWTS)
Deployment
Combat
Honor
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Only someone who hasn't earned one would think that they're for show. It shows that you're proven, and you have done your job in combat, unless you got your in Kuwait.
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only a real Idiot would question if a combat patch is worth wearing, I earned mine and really proud of the fact that God gave grace on me and the U.S., Survival of some units is carried with that patch , along with Honor, especially if that unit has been deactivated
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SSG Christopher K.
Well that's not what I was asking and there is really no reason to be condescending. I created a topic of discussion for others input. Not to open the door for people to attempt to bash me.
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If you sat on your ass in Kuwait or Qatar: NO! If you got your ass shot at, mortared, or dodged rockets every damn day - YES!
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SGT Rick Coy
Kuwait combat badges are a joke. I get it, you're away from your family, it's hot, you have to work long hours, amazon shipping takes forever. The only problem is that you were never in any danger. It's no better than challenge coins given for chauffeuring some general around. You might have one but we all know what it really means. I may not have been in a combat arms MOS but my experience from Afghanistan certainly set me apart from my non-deployed peers.
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