Should I wear my dress blues to a military graduation?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:52:55 -0400

My brother decided to join the Marines and will be graduating boot camp in September. Would it be appropriate to wear my Blues to his graduation? I would not wear them to his family day but I figured it would be good for our parents to see us and my sister who is in the Navy in uniform together ( We have one more sibling and I hope she is smart enough to join the Air Force). Wish we had these pinks and greens already though.

Thanks everyone

Response by COL David Turk made Jul 13 at 2019 6:27 PM

COL David Turk — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:27:36 -0400

My info might be dated, but my advice is, if this is an event that you could/would wear a suit to (as a civilian), then you may wear your dress blues. Personally, I would wear it. And, you don’t want your sister and the Navy to outshine you.

Response by SSG Dale London made Jul 13 at 2019 9:39 PM

SSG Dale London — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 21:39:45 -0400

Coming from a military family, my advice is to wear them. It makes a powerful statement about your brother's ethos and yours. Besides, if you are proud of serving, show it. A military graduation is an emminently appropriate place to be in uniform.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2019 12:27 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:27:49 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member The three of you in uniform will make a great picture. Enjoy your brothers graduation!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2019 10:19 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:19:59 -0400

Wear it up. Especially if your sister is there, so all three of you can take a pic in uniform.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Jul 14 at 2019 1:20 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:20:05 -0400

Absolutely. You are a family of patriots.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jul 14 at 2019 3:34 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:34:53 -0400

The better question is "why would you NOT wear your dress blues?". Graduation from initial entry training is an official military function. Dress uniforms would certainly be appropriate IMO. Just make sure you maintain your customs and courtesies as a ton of SNCOs and Officers are sure to be milling about.

Besides, having a picture of three siblings all in uniform together would make for an amazing image! Do it!

Response by Capt Michael Wilford made Jul 17 at 2019 3:14 AM

Capt Michael Wilford — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:14:42 -0400

Wear that uniform with pride and represent your branch of service with equal pride; you earned that right! Not only is it appropriate, it is inspirational. if you get a chance, please post a follow up with a picture.