Posted on Jul 29, 2014
Should I wear my uniform at my sons boot camp graduation if I am retired?
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Gosh now some of you got me nervous. I'm a new Soldier and just purchased Army Service Uniform basically because I have to take a DA photo for next spring's board. I only have 3 ribbons so I'm not all decked out but I wanted to wear it to my son's basic graduation in 2 weeks (partly because I just spent $700 on it and alterations and shoes and everything) and because it's something that we share (both becoming soldiers in 2015). He definitely doesn't have a problem with it. He tells me that when I was telling him of my selection results, that's when he decided to join. But now you start me thinking... Am I taking away from his achievement? Should I leave it in the closet?
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Ok, thanks. I read through the rest of the comments and seems like most agree. I guess I was worried about the distraction part. Thank you.
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I am retired and wore my uniform to my son's graduation and afterward we had photos taken together. Everyone in uniform was given great seating up front to view the parade and it appeared that the unit appreciated the wearing of the uniform. This was an official military event and there are not many times for retirees to wear the uniform or share in the families history of military service in this way.
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1SG Joseph Whisman
As long as you met regs, why not Might have been a good ide to ask the school first, but sounds like all went well.
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I would if it honored your son's graduation and his wishes. Its allowed and frankly I think it would help give visibility to a population that increasingly is unaware/unappreciative of veterans contributions to society. I say wear it proudly and congrats you can still fit into it!
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I would say no it's his day and it would be a distraction from him and a focus on you.
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SSG Darryl Mink
Hi Robert, I would not wear my uniform unless it was requested by the son. It is his day and you would know best if your son wanted his father or a fellow soldier to support him on his special day. Take care my friend. P. S. I have just joined Rallypoint, and I am not a big fan of face book. Suggestions?
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Certainly! I wore mine to present my daughter's diploma at USCG graduation. An honorable tradition.
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What is appropriate is that if your uniform is still within regulations, you are authorized to wear your blues at such an event. I think it is a proud moment for both of you, as a military family, and I only wish that my own father and grandfather had been there in their uniforms (Army and Navy, respectively) to share the occasion with me and to take pride in "following in our fathers' footsteps".
How many times do you get to wear your uniform after you retire anyway? Celebrate! If you'd like to see the current regulation, here is a handy link, as of 2013: http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/afgsc/publication/afi36-2903_afgscsup_i/afi36-2903_afgscsup_i.pdf
How many times do you get to wear your uniform after you retire anyway? Celebrate! If you'd like to see the current regulation, here is a handy link, as of 2013: http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/afgsc/publication/afi36-2903_afgscsup_i/afi36-2903_afgscsup_i.pdf
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