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

What is wrong with you people? Man up for Christ sake.you earn it you wear it.

Great idea better yet lets get rid of all tabs, wings etc. might as well stop displaying rank too. God knows not everyone can get through airborne, ranger, or even OCS, so why should we make those soldiers feel bad. Maybe to inspire them, or to show them what’s possible with the proper motivation. Hell the military should just get rid of uniforms outright wouldn’t want those poor civilians to feel bad would we.

I have never deployed not earned a combat patch. I would NEVER expect something to be given to me I didn't earn. I say that these "kids" need to grow up and be mature..... life doesn't give you everything just because you were born.

Should I whine that I never had a c9mbat patch, too? I served 20 years in the Navy - no such thing that I'm aware of. I was on a ship (a rider, not crew) when it was doing it's Battle E and received it. The Captain authorized us riders to be able to wear the Battle E on our uniforms while attached to the ship, though I never had occasion to wear a uniform that wears ribbons.

Army scrubs whining about not being able to wear a combat patch because they while others in their unit do is just BS. Here's your straw!

This is ridiculous. The patch is there to signify those who have been to combat. It allows young inexperienced soldiers to identify the experienced ones in their unit. in 07-08 2 CR tried making everyone wear only the 2CR patch on the right shoulder. That's again ridiculous. The SSI-FWTS is left up to the wearer, you can wear whatever one you've earned and even not wear one if you desire.
It's the same as units like the 82 and 101 declaring that jump or aaslt wings will be worn highest out of Group 4 badges-- uh no, again order for group 4 is wearer's preference.

This is the Army, not the State Dept. Our job is not to worry about feelings. It is to defend the nation in the most horrible way possible - killing fellow humans. We should be worry about training, and using the experience we have. Not ensuring PVT Snuffy is tucked in and has his carpet square from his cubby hole after he finishes his milk.

Get the fuck out of here you pansy ass fucking snow flakes... when did we start letting bitch ass liberals in the military...Fuckin left wing douche bags...11B for life

Hell no. When the young ones go over they will get their patches. No-one should ever hide their achievements so sensitive people (who have no place in the military) aren't hurt!

MSG Wally Carmichael no.

Can't believe this, this has to be a joke right...I was always in AWE of the guys who had those awesome combat patches and now that I have one of my own...it's definitely NOT coming off...

Just the specialist badge embroidered, not the rack.. on my Jackets.. had received flack from other Chefs. . And there were some didn’t see anything wrong.. like wearing a miniature MSM..
Or Other miniature ribbon..