Is it appropriate to wear your ASU to a Memorial Day event? Not a party but a town sponsored Memorial Day event.

- Short answer: yes, I think it is appropriate to wear ASU to a Memorial Day Event.
- Don't know what AR 670-1 says specifically.
- The purpose of Memorial Day events to is honor those service members who have given their life in service to our country. One way to honor that service is to wear your ASUs and be an example to the vast majority of Americans who have never served in the military and consequently really have no clue as to the sacrifices that service involves. They may understand it conceptually but it needs to be brought home in a real way for that sacrifice to be truly understood.

As long as it's not a political event masquerading as a Memorial Day event, it's okay.

I would say ASU is most appropriate for Memorial Day as has already been stated below by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM LTC Jason Mackay. AR 670-1 generally answers all questions about uniforms and if not, then 600-20 likely does.

I am not active and have not been for quite a few years. But, I think it is VERY appropropriate.

Be sharp and represent your service well.

I'm wearing mine to an event. It's appropriate.

I agree with all others, with one caution. You cannot use the uniform at POLITICAL events. If a single-track Memorial Day event, I think you're all good. But if it's a "Memorial Day, let's throw the bums out and put our bums in" event, not so much.

I haven't seen a lot of politicalization of Memorial day, but think it's worth throwing that out.

Definitely appropriate. Veterans Day and Memorial Day are perfect times to wear your ASU's. Our most professional uniform for a very special occasion.

I have seen many wear ASUs to public military, veterans or patriotic events. I think the Army is the only service that allows it. (I think the reason the Army permits it is that the want to public to see the "warrior image" The Marines always have that reputation, and the AF, Navy and CG don't want to convey that image!)

I could get my act together and wear my Blues. Not tomorrow, but for Veteran's Day and forward. But I do not have a service cap? Comments please?