Posted on May 7, 2016
Should the Army do away with Patches and go to one universal Symbol like the Marines EGA?
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As a Recruiter I have had insight on the Army Branding, and marketing Team for USAREC. We are getting beat by the Marines when it comes to image. The patches make civilians ask what do you do in the Army, on the flip side when a civilian sees a Marine no questions needed to be asked, whats your thoughts
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Absolutely not. Those insignia have history and meaning behind them. Maybe teach the newbies some of our history. If somebody asks what you do in the Ay, based on the patch, then explain what you do. Then explain what the patch represents. If that's toouch trouble for you, then find another profession. Every shoulder patch I ever wore, from the 24th Inf to the 3rd Group was worn with pride.
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Cmon guys!... let's leave each other's particulars ALONE... each service department is PROUD of their services unit patches of designations.... and each SEAL of EACH branch, is special.... so can we just leave well enough alone!... SSG. Mike Raysses, USAR-Ret. (92-G30 QM CORPS).. HOOAH!..
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As a former USAREC member, I believe the issue may be more simple than uniform appearance. Think of the recruiting approaches, the Marines ask for good people. The Army used to ask for folks that wanted to love up to their potential (Be all that you can be), then we asked people who focused on themselves (An Army of one). Still not sure if Army Strong is effective or not, but based on your comment, perhaps not. I am interested in what part of the country you are in.
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No it’s about unit pride it’s what separates you from all the units the patch is a symbol and it mean something it’s a derivative of what the unit is about and what the unit is and it’s mission. So NO NO NO!! Don’t get rid of my beloved Unit Patch.
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It's NOT a contest. If someone wants to join they will. Every branch has their own appeal. There admins in other branches as well. Is it because they think all Marines do is kill for their country? Give me a break. Our patches are a symbol of our history and are worn with pride. You wanna bring numbers up then reinstitute the draft but keep your hands off my history. It is time to STOP changing everything to suit or appease someone else or because you feel it is causing a minor issue.
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