Posted on Mar 1, 2016
MSG Wally Carmichael
722K
19.1K
2.74K
1.2K
1.2K
3
"(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."
Avatar feed
See Results
Responses: 1628
Votes
  • Newest
  • Oldest
  • Votes
SGT Larry Reed
0
0
0
When are boys going to grow up and be like men. If you want it you have to earn it. What's our military coming to. 1979 - 1983.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
PFC Sarah McChristian
0
0
0
No fucking way! Those were earned by you and they should be warn proudly! Is this a joke? Taking patches off so people don’t feel left out?! What kind of military is this? Things have sure changed since I was in. Wow.......
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Corrections Officer
0
0
0
What’s next? It’s not fair that E7’s make more money than E1’s?
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Bryan Gustafson
0
0
0
Let me answer the question with a question, "Should those who have earned awards, decorations or additional skill identifiers not wear them on their uniforms out of respect for those who do not have/have not earned them?" How absurd! If you've earned it - wear it!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SFC Robert Walton
0
0
0
No If they want a combat patch maybe they need to volunteer for a unit going to combat then they could have one.
(0)
Comment
(0)
SFC Robert Walton
SFC Robert Walton
>1 y
i volunteered to go into a combat Zone little known to me i would be there with no Weapon and not long enough (45 days) to get a combat patch We got shot at but just not enough i guess. Really have not gave it much thought until i seen this post, I was in areas where we got shot at that were never considered for a combat patch a couple of times. You earn one yes you wear it. If you don't earn one don't wear it's simple as that.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CPL Mark Garrigus
0
0
0
OMG Nancy,
That's it I'm done here.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Jerry Jones
0
0
0
No
(0)
Comment
(0)
SPC Jerry Jones
SPC Jerry Jones
>1 y
Definitely not! They earned it.
That's like saying, "should the General remove his/her rank because the E1's feel left out?"....totally ridiculous. I sure hope the current military isn't as wimpy as it sounds. When I enlisted, feelings didn't count for anything. You sucked it up and moved on. If you wanted something, you earned it. No freebies.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
1LT Ordnance Officer
0
0
0
Edited >1 y ago
Proud alumnus of Big Red One and 1st Cavalry. You’re gonna ask me not wear something I earned?
Is this like the cowardly Captain in the 1st Cav who plagiarized my flight log and awarded himself 3 of my Air Medals and the Army Aviation Badge because I wasn’t career and he didn’t think it mattered to me?
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
PVT Edward Roselle
0
0
0
Edited >1 y ago
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT!! WHAT THE FUCK??? Since when did Tinky Winky (tella tubbys) join the Army and get a fucking command? These people were deployed in a combat area... if you are new and you don't have one, fucking respect those that do, and get the fuck over it!!! SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUPS!!
You think I was upset when I joined a unit and didn't have combat patch from Vietnam? NO! But damned right I respected and thanked everyone I saw serving that had one! WOW! This is just one of the signs that is telling me the Army is getting weak!!!

"Drill Sgt.! I can't do push ups! My Emotional State isn't in the right mood right now!" *HEAD DESK HARD!*
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
CPL Ashley Vandemark
0
0
0
No! I've never been deployed but I would never want to take that away from someone who has, people need to stop getting butthurt over it!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
1SG John Highfill
0
0
0
No
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SCPO Logistics Specialist
0
0
0
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?
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Richard Zacke
0
0
0
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.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
MAJ Robert Wilson
0
0
0
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.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LTJG Sandra Smith
0
0
0
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???
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
1SG J. Shannon Lewis
0
0
0
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!!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Intelligence (S2)
0
0
0
HELL NO.
END TRANSMISSION.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Malcolm Lorde
0
0
0
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
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SSG Tom Montgomery
0
0
0
Are you serious? This isn't T-Ball. There are no participation trophies.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
PV2 Jonathan Phillips, was Reagan
0
0
0
Never retreat! Those patches were earned, some by blood. Do not disrespect the Honorable.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Doug Blanchard
0
0
0
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.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Cpl Edward Brown
0
0
0
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.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
CPL Jesse Cain
0
0
0
You earn it you wear it
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Aaron Tollman
0
0
0
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.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Logan Clarke
0
0
0
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
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Logan Clarke
0
0
0
I meant to hit no but hit yes shit
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
MSgt Mike Mooney
0
0
0
Pride! You earned it through blood, sweat and tears with your brothers and sisters.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Richard Zacke
0
0
0
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!!!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Tom Middleton
0
0
0
The combat patch serves a purpose in non-verbal communication. Keep it.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SFC Platoon Sergeant/S3 Ncoic
0
0
0
No, thanks for the laugh though!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

How are you connected to the military?
  • Active Duty
  • Active Reserve / National Guard
  • Pre-Commission
  • Veteran / Retired
  • Civilian Supporter