Posted on Sep 30, 2014
Is it time for the army to stop wearing the United States flag on our uniforms?
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In October of 2005, it became mandatory for soldiers to wear the reversed-field full-color US Flag replica on utility uniforms. This was a reminder to the American people and the Army that " we are a nation at war at home and abroad." As we've now theoretically transitioned from a "Nation at war" to a "Nation preparing for war," is it time to return to the time where the flag was only worn by our deployed Forces?
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In October of 2005, it became mandatory for soldiers to wear the reversed-field full-color US Flag replica on utility uniforms. This was a reminder to the American people and the Army that " we are a nation at war at home and abroad." As we've now theoretically transitioned from a "Nation at war" to a "Nation preparing for war," is it time to return to the time where the flag was only worn by our deployed Forces?
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I think the subdued one should definitely be canned, per the flag code our flag is red white and blue.
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The full colored flag is the only one authorized technically if you are not deployed, even in a field environment.
I don't think it should be a deployment-only thing. And I don't see the need to modify the uniform back and forth based on which mode of warfighting we're in. I remember when we first had to put them on in BDUs and thought back then that it was kind of dumb. Maybe it's grown on me now, though, as I do think it stands out and makes our uniform present just a little nicer. Of course, I'm on the downhill glide to retirement in 2 years, so I only have a small concern for it. If it went away tomorrow, whatever. But my preference personally....keep it.
No. I'm curious as to how this is even a discussion we should sew it on permanently. Regardless of the uniform we are wearing. I have and will always wear it proudly.
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