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