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

Do we really have to fix everything that's not broken? Patches are cool. Patches are unique. Patches communicate a LOT with just a glance. Keep patches? Let's have MORE patches! We probably don't have enough! Hooah! #Tradition!

You could give everyone a beret.

The Army are not Marines, so what is the problem? I am proud of my combat with the 1st CAV what is wrong with that? What is with these question, NO one loves me? My feelings are hurt. Grow a back bone not a feel good. You are in the military not kindergarten. You joined the best act like it or get out.

Unit patches are a symbol of pride to some units that go back to WW1. I was in such a unit in Germany, 3/32FA. I liked the patch, especially on my dress greens. Keep it!

When and why did the Marines stop wearing their patches. I have my father's 1st MAW patch from WW II.

No the Army should not. It establishes espree decor. History of your unique unit, we aren't the Marnes, and not trying to be...Stop the bullshit

I see this as a positive thing, as it becomes an opportunity for a conversation, and by extension an opportunity for community relations.
(“I spoke to a Soldier the other day; they were so respectful and so professional...”)

SSG David,
There are very few differences left in our uniform/patches. The patch demotes what you have done, served with, and readily recognized by Army personnel. In fact since you brought it up I really dislike the Army switching to "Pinks and Greens". There was nothing wrong with Army Greens, they changed the shade, fabric etc. but one can tell we were Army. Then some genius thought everyone should switch to a modified Blues uniform. Not Green but at least one can relate to it. The powers that be are now making a stupid switch back to what the leadership did not like either years ago! Why not have all the services dress alike with exception to shoulder patches. Maybe we need to be renamed the" US Military' and look alike. Then they could cut back on Recruiters. I do not advocate all wearing the same uniform but I was tired of the changes when in the service and those changes are creating a strain on the pocket book of those buying their uniforms. If I am not mistaken that is at least everyone in the Army.

No. They have their traditions and we have ours. To each their own.

Whether it's a combat patch or a unit patch they all have a history and they all tell a story. I'm proud of the 7th Army patch I wore and I'm sure the majority of soldiers everywhere are too. Why in the world would anyone want to discontinue that tradition. The Marines are one of the great fighting forces of the world. Well, so is the Army and every unit has a story to tell. That patch is the beginning of that story. I say keep it going.