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

No

It should be explained to the sensitive soldiers that you receive when you have completed a combat tour. What's next? Issue the same soldiers medals and awards so they are not left out because CSM has 20lbs of metal on his/her chest?

MSG Wally Carmichael Hell no!!!! Those of you that have been in combat deserve everything we can give you. When I coached my sons little league football the parents got toghter and voted that every kid gets a trophy. I quit as coach and pulled my son out and sent him to Jr. High school football where he really excelled.

I worked hard for my patches. I don't care if their feelings are hurt because they need to grow up. What they should do is look up to the people wearing a combat patch for their experiences and knowledge.

Those who earn those patches should wear them with pride; if others are offended by them, that's their problem, NOT the responsibility of the ones wearing the patches! It's the offended who need an attitude adjustment, and catering to their feelings will not accomplish the desired result! Indeed, such "delicate feelings" realistically have no place in the military! What's next? Removing rank/rate insignias so as to not hurt their "feelings", because they're subordinate to others???

I've been retired for well over 13 years now and I'm seriously beginning to wonder about what I used to be apart of!!

HELL NO.
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After The Storm I was in Most Units the only one with A combat Patch felt good but the Senior NCOs didn’t like it because they was peace time

Are you serious? This isn't T-Ball. There are no participation trophies.

Never retreat! Those patches were earned, some by blood. Do not disrespect the Honorable.

Not just no, BUT HE'LL NO. Those that wear a combat patch have earned the right to do so. If these butt hurt PV1 and PVT's don't like it along with the other butter cups, let the fill out a BUTT HURT report.

When I was in the Marine Corps, I served between Vietnam, and everything that came after it. The only things I qualified to wear were the Good Conduct Ribbon, and my marksmanship badges. I would have liked a bit more color, but I also knew I was lucky. I realized I did not serve during a time of conflict, and therefore never faced the risks. I hold no grudge or jealousy for those who have multiple rows of ribbons, before they are E-3s or E-4s. They earned them. Just as important, I would hope I would not be judges simply because I served at a time with lesser risk.

You earn it you wear it

Should you remove your medals because the new guy in the unit doesn't have any? Combat patches are earned just like medals, they will have their opportunities, and really if they are getting their feelings hurt because of Army tradition then they should really reconsider their career goals.

When I joined and saw everyone with a patch all I could think was god I want one deploy me ASAP but these up and coming soldiers make me sad

I meant to hit no but hit yes shit

Pride! You earned it through blood, sweat and tears with your brothers and sisters.

Hell no!!! I don't have combat patches but feel that those who do should be proud and show it off. I'm tiered of every one gets a trophy bullsh*t. Let call home and cry to mommy but you wear your very well deserved combat patches and hold your head up high. I'm not saying you should rub it in the faces of those who don't have any but you put your ass out there for this great country and we are proud of you for doing so. Less than 1% of Americans have even served in the armed forces. Let your pride show strong you will always have my gratitude for being brave enough to go and earn such an honorable patch or patch's. I'm sick of people whimpering that they want this or that let them earn it!!
GOD bless you brave souls and I think you owe it to the one's who paid the altimate price to wear them proudly!!!

The combat patch serves a purpose in non-verbal communication. Keep it.

No, thanks for the laugh though!