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

I spent two years in a combat zone and the patches I received I earned and am proud of them. I believe those that don't have them by seeing mine might inspire them to push themselves but not necessarily push for a combat assignment. I sincerely hope we never have to send our soldiers into harm's way again but we should always be ready.

Sounds like a leadership issue. The leadership needs to educate these Soldiers. Wearing of an SSI-FWTS or the lack of one, doesn't make one any better or less of a Soldier. In my opinion this should be left up to the Soldier if they want to display wear their SSI-FWTS as according to AR 670-1. What about these Soldiers feelings? Being away from home for long periods of time, the dangers, the sacrifices of their families, the damaged families because of multiple deployments, some who even made the ultimate sacrifice and those who lost brothers and sisters in arms and the same for the families left behind to mourn. The SSI-FWTS represents more than , "I was deployed with whatever unit." Educate these Soldiers before we bring feelings into the mix. The issue of catering without educating is too systemic of a problem.

My 1st deployment as a SGT/E-5 was with a few Vietnam vets. That patch meant the world to them, so much that they even had it tattooed on their shoulder. If they were still serving, tell them to remove their patches and see how that works out for you.

We need to educate on traditions and the reasons why the Army does things.

While we are at it, why don't we remove name tape and the military branch from the uniform as well? That way if one SM screws up, every military branch must suffer for it. Also, this way we can be sensitive to SMs that are not in the Space Force.

All this does is too bring up other issues, like the CIB etc, is cr, etc.

You fought for it, you wear it. The newbies will be facing situations soon enough. Of anything, they should be looking to you for guidance so they dont find themselves in a situation they don't know how to get out of, or know how to respond to.
Left out,... they better start growing a pair real quick. War is Not a game.

The patch show that you was in a combat zone. For years I wanted one until I had it!

The army is too soft as it is

NO!

Everybody gets a trophy!

What is with all this pandering to these kids? This is not juvenile sports activities. These people have to grow up and recognize they are not entitled to everything, medallions and awards are earned not just given to soothe feelings.