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

Absolutely not. You earned your combat patch and you should proudly wear it. They know how to get one and if they really want it badly enough, they will find a way. MSG your men must look up to your accomplishments and seek to emulate them. Hopefully in time the patch will not matter, but if nothing else it shows that you made your bones in a less pleasant place. I believe that not wearing it on official photographs might be considered being out of uniform. There is one big exception. When deployed in a combat arms role I wore the absolute minimum of patches, badges, etc. No reason to make yourself a target, or help their intel collectors.

Give them a blankie and nuck!

Who in the hell runs this site????? Stop with this BS!!!!!!!!!!! You have the power to stop this. Do it!!!!! This is going on how many years now?

This was me from 92-2001, I had no combat patch...I was between wars. Still saw some crap, but hey, go earn your patch buddy...quitcherbitchin...

Dumbest shit I've ever seen on Rallypoint!

I was one of the WTH answers. It is necessary to read entire article in Army Times. The standard in certain units is a sterile uniform when deployed. That includes only name and US Army. There is a need for training like you deploy, but since this was only for Cbt Patches - that is horse pucky. That a BCT Commander did it - SMH.

Oh, are we into giving out trophies to everyone now like they do for kids soccer leagues. WTH. The armed services isn't about feelings, it's about doing your job, protecting you buddy's butt while under fire. Being afraid of death, but knowing that what you're doing is far greater. Serving your country, hoping and praying that you make it home, and at the same time accepting the fact that you may not.
Feelings, I'll let you know about them when I find them.

Some of my brother's and sister's bled and worse for the patch u wear on my right shoulder. So no mater the rank or position that tells me to remove it, not happening. Might as start my paperwork for disciplinary actions

Absolutely not. Those patches are earned and should be worn proudly. The younger EMs have role models to aspire to. This is not a summer camp. We don't give prizes. Don't disrespect the service of those who deployed and stood up for what they have by having them hide it. It sends the wrong message and it's dishonest..

Sorry snowflake. You'll get your participation trophy later.