Posted on Mar 1, 2016
Should we remove combat patches to be sensitive to those who don't have them?
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"(Unit Name withheld) BCT ordered to remove combat patches during training at Fort NoMatter so the ones without them don't get hurt feelings.
Reason? "The unit just returned from Afghanistan and almost everyone has a patch but the large influx of new soldiers are E1 and E2s that have never deployed and they are saying they are left out because they don't have a patch."
Reason? "The unit just returned from Afghanistan and almost everyone has a patch but the large influx of new soldiers are E1 and E2s that have never deployed and they are saying they are left out because they don't have a patch."
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I was the happiest E-4 in the Army when I was pinned E-5 and got my combat patch. You couldn't tell me nothing! So I disagree with the removal of the combat patch it's a badge of honor.
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should we also remove any combat ribbons earned b/c others have not earned them? What about our warfare devices?
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I read about this before. If Soldiers are not allowed to wear Combat Patches; then are they not allowed to wear Combat Action Badges or Air Medals either? If they can't wear the patch, then why allow them to wear a CAB or Air Medal either?
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Those of us who served in combat earned the right to wear the patch of our unit in combat on our right shoulder, or whereever they are worn now. The FNGs will get their chance to earn the right and if they don't, then they should be thankful they never got to see the horrors of war.
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So, let's not wear service ribbons or medals. Some people didn't EARN them and they might feel bad. What a ridiculous idea!
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Hell no! That is the most rediculous thing I've ever heard and just plain stupid coming from a veteran of 16 years!
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No they want a patch they need to go earn it just like everyone else before them. I swear this want something for nothing society kills me.
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Seriously??? You earned that patch and the pain that went with it. There should be no reason to remove. NO REASON. Kids these days are so coddled, we might start asking the enemy to start firing rubber bullets so they don't kill anybody.... Here is a thought, how about group therapy, lets have the leaders of Al-Qaeda and Isis meet us in a disney style room with winnie the pooh and friends and see if we can hug it out........................
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When I joined the Army 30 years ago I had Vietnam Vets in my unit, an I would have never had asked them to remove there combat patch. Ppl need to grow up an stop bowing to the whiners. I have Soldiers in my ranks that have been as long as I have an still have not deployed. I would like to see one of them to tell me to remove my combat patch. I spent my time in the desert and seen many sandstorms to boot and I earned what I wear on my right shoulder.
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So I cannot resist. MSG Wally Carmichael, I was allowed to wear Army unit combat patches in AFG. So, E1s and E2s should just stand by and wait their turn in the barrel in order to become like the rest of us.
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SP5 Sam Hollis
I got them for what I did and where I was at at that time.
THEY WON'T COME OFF.
IF YOU DON'T. LIKE THEM DON'T LOOK, IF YOUR EMBARRASSED TO BAD !!!!
THEY WON'T COME OFF.
IF YOU DON'T. LIKE THEM DON'T LOOK, IF YOUR EMBARRASSED TO BAD !!!!
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The commander who ordered that combat patches be removed needs to be seriously looked at with regard to his/her suitability as a commander. This kind of 'leadership' is dangerous and will get people killed. I've already seen this elsewhere.
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If you deploy you earn your patch and should wear it if a new private wants one he can get in harms way and earn one also
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HELL NO
When Generals remove their rank because it makes me feel "uncomfortable" and less included
And when no one displays any awards higher than mine
While we are at it, it really irritates me when people are taller than me, or have bigger muscles. That makes me feel bad too
Oh and I want to come in first or at least tie in every foot race or ruck march or PT event regardless of how hard I try. I feel bad when I am not first and the most important.
Logical, right. :/
When Generals remove their rank because it makes me feel "uncomfortable" and less included
And when no one displays any awards higher than mine
While we are at it, it really irritates me when people are taller than me, or have bigger muscles. That makes me feel bad too
Oh and I want to come in first or at least tie in every foot race or ruck march or PT event regardless of how hard I try. I feel bad when I am not first and the most important.
Logical, right. :/
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So why don't we also remove them from our ASU also...who in their right minds would do this?
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What a bunch of idiots! Wow! Should be an honor to serve next to those who was in combat! Sorry little whiners! Gtfoh! The military is such wusses nowadays! Fags, or belt, women with lighter packs, stress cards, no smoking what's next? How to knit and make flower arrangements a part of basic?
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Give the E1's ad E2's something to look forward to. If you try to take my combat patch away, there will be trouble. I am proud of my patch and the unit I served with.
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Would hope this isn't true, if so its ridiculous to ask someone that's earned the right to remove it to save hurt feelings. Are we really getting that soft
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SGT Micheal Adams
I may be back later to say More, but when I got in I looked up to the Vietnam era combat soldiers, that's all we had and they were thinning out quickly. The Storm soldiers returned and we looked up to them. As we move forward out new soldiers should admire these battle proven soldiers and look to them for guidence now get their panties in a wad because "I DONT HAVE ONE" we raised some spoiled brats " EVERYBODY GETS A TROPHY" bull shit. Earn it ! You can wear it!!! Simple! However you will find earning it isn't always that SIMPLE!! God Bless our Vets.
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The Army doesn't need a Welcome Wagon to make new soldiers FEEL included. They need strong leadership and a mission to accomplish. Combat patches represent sacrifice, courage, esprit de corps and experience. Are they also planning on hiding other EARNED awards like Rangers, Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, & etc? The newbies will receive their combat patches when they earn them! Ludicrous PC idea under a panty waist administration.
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