Politicians wearing the uniform when they are no longer serving?

USMC Uniform Regs :
b. Former Members of the Armed Forces. Unless qualified under another
provision of this Order or under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 772, former
members who served honorably during a declared or undeclared war and whose
most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions may wear the
uniform in the highest grade held during such war service only upon the
following occasions and in the course of travel incident thereto:
(1) Military funerals, memorial services, weddings, and inaugurals.
(2) Parades on national or state holidays; or other parades or
ceremonies of a patriotic character in which any active or reserve United
States military unit are taking part. “Wearing of the uniform or any part
thereof at any other time or for any purpose is prohibited.”

The only thing that makes me uneasy is her being announced by her elected position, but I suppose if she was identified by her elected title with the explanation that she is in the uniform she wore as a Marine I would feel totally appropriate.

As long as the event is cleared by the service in question and is authorized then it is fine. I have seen people who were no longer serving put their uniform on for military funerals. Another options is the American legion uniform of you are a member.

Veterans are authorized to wear their uniform on Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and July 4th.

I retired after 20 years of service and my uniform hangs in the closet in a garment protector. The next time I wear that uniform will be when I am lowered to my final rest. Now having said that, if someone has served honorably and they choose to wear their uniform then that is their buisness! As long as they are wearing it within their appropriate services regulations, who am I to tell them otherwise?

One thing I have noticed lately especially when it comes to the Veteran community we tend to pick and choose what we want to get "outraged" or "offended" about. For instance:

Protestor steps on American Flag. Yes this is in my opinion disgusting and reprehensible, however it is protected speech and something that while I do not like, I fought for that speech. Free speech doesnt mean speech I like or that agrees with me!) But however we don't get outraged by someone wearing an American Flag Bikini, Thong, Shorts, or T-Shirts. If you look up the Flag Code these are specifically outlawed, but under the SCOTUS ruling are protected as free speech.

What I am more bothered by is there is no more "outrage" at the VA, 22 Vets a day take their own lives, Vets can't get adequate healthcare, Vets are homeless, and the VA wastes 6 billion a year on furniture and equipment that can't be used! Where is the outrage? Where is the news stories? Where is the Veteran Community holding our elected leaders accountable?

I don't see stores about the VFW, IAVA, or WWP taking those people to task. But I will see the Veteran community up in arms over T-shirts!

When will we stop playing the victims and start holding those that have committed true disrespect and disregard accountable?

Sir, I believe that if she was discharged under a retirement, and she was displaying pride to have served with the fallen during a Memorial Day event, then it is acceptable. However, if she had been wearing it as a political move to say "Hey, look at me, I'm special, then that's a no-go."

I see no issues with this as long as they are a veteran and it was worn during a military holiday and not a political event. If I the lowly bureaucrat can do it, then the elected leader should be able to under the same circumstances.

Only Retired Military should wear uniforms.

Now where have I seen a similar occurrence in history...?

I would have to say some of both. It is clearly an occasion outlined for the wear of uniform by separated/retired personnel but muddies the waters a bit with being tied to her office.

Sir, I look at it this way, as long as she was honoring those who who gave the ultimate sacrifice and that she got out honorably then I don't see anything wrong. If she was using the uniform for political gain then this is absolutely wrong.