Should we remove combat patches to be sensitive to those who don't have them?

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.

should we also remove any combat ribbons earned b/c others have not earned them? What about our warfare devices?

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?

They haven't earned it yet.that why they don't have one or more.

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.

So, let's not wear service ribbons or medals. Some people didn't EARN them and they might feel bad. What a ridiculous idea!

Hell no! That is the most rediculous thing I've ever heard and just plain stupid coming from a veteran of 16 years!

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.

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........................

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.