Should the Army do away with Patches and go to one universal Symbol like the Marines EGA?

The heraldry is part of the interest and pride. I look for 7th Infantry Division patches (rare now,) my division in Korea. I like the new left shoulder CBRN patch. Don’t lose them.

They don’t need patches. They’re a corps. We are an ARMY, and require different patches to differentiate between units.

Patches have nothing to do with image. Standards do. We need to get back to holding ourselves to high standards. If you’re a recruiter and think the uniform is holding you back or theirs looks better, then take a deep look within. It’s the Soldier/Marine that makes it great. The uniform doesn’t function or even look good without someone in it.

Keep the patches! Displays a rich history of heraldry! In mybenlisted days I was a proud member of the Rainbow Division

I have a Double A tattoo, only those who know, need to know. I feel Patches and Guidons represent History and should always remain.

Keep the patches!!

The Marines make movies... the Army makes history!!

Unit recognition and pride is a mark of distinction.... and the Marines also recognize that sachet.... 1st Marines, Guadalcanal.... and the list goes on.....

Recruiters should be using those questions to start a conversation and tell the history of these units to influence these civilians to join instead of trying to get rid of time honored traditions. If they don't know the basic history of a unit, learn it. If they are too lazy to engage civilians in a discussion about different patches and jobs then clearly they shouldn't have the position they hold.

The patches are part of Army history and traditions as well as unit identification. Let the Marines have traditions we have ours ! This We'll Defend !