What are my options as a veteran who wants to wear my ACU (tan/grey) uniform? Can I sew certain patches and badges?

I put all of my badges, medals, and all in a shadow box. I've heard horror stories of one's uniform being stored long enough where the cloth and medals get ruined.
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Nicely done, SPC Brian Mason! It looks great! I too have a shadow box for all my “stuff” as do many other RP members.
You did well during your time in the Army, and your awards, decorations, promotions, etc., should be on display for all to see. Thank you for your service to our nation.

I did not seek recognition while I was in nor do I now. Praise for a job well done, sure. This was something I NEVER.....thought I'd do and in a medical sense. Few have seen it, but all who do ask tons of questions which I like.
I could have worn it, however, I felt without care but the Army changed me and that's not what I was taught. Integrity I think? The Army cap will suffice. Thanks for the input!

I see George in that shadow box.

I never thought about that. I will have to look into that as well. Thanks.

SPC Brian Mason - Whether or not other veterans are doing it does not change my answer. The only cover I've ever worn and been satisfied with is a starched blocked jungle fatigue weight Marine Corps field cap. I limp along with one of the blue and white striped railroad engineer caps, starched and blocked. I haven't put uniform Eagle Globe and Anchor uniform emblems on my vest. If it is an issue uniform item its in my shadow box or hanging in my closet, never on my body.

The Marine Corps doesn't do patches, maybe soldiers would feel differently about putting them on some civilian gear, but I wouldn't.

I never retired but if I wore any military uniform I would make sure I meet AR 670-1 so as not to disgrace the uniform. My Class A's still hang in my closet with all my decorations on it. My cousin retired after 20 years and I have more on my uniform than he did when he retired. Of course, I served in combat from Desert Storm to Iraq while he never served in combat. I may wear a BDU cap with my rank but that is about it. I thought about wearing a gortex jacket during the winter but then I was told I would look like a homeless guy. I may have to start a discussion on that.

SSG Charlie Carlson - I like what you said about your "Class A's still hang in my closet with all my decorations on it." When I ETSd in 1970 (after a 3 year ENLISTMENT) with all the negative attention veterans faced from the public at large I just stuffed my stripped down uniform into my footlocker (which we used to be able to ship home in our hold baggage) to be forgotten. A few years ago I opened that footlocker and was greatly disappointed to find it all moth-eaten and totally destroyed. I don't have a clue where any of the few ribbons and medals I had along with all other uniform items have all gone. Makes me sad that I was not proud enough of my service than that. I guess I was afraid to admit to being a Vietnam(Korea) veteran when I got back to the world. After a few years passed that all changed and I was proud of my service and grateful that I went to the Army in 1968 and would do it all again. But the fact that my uniform and all is gone is something I can do nothing about. Most of all my photos are also gone, fortunately, I have a few left. Makes me sad, very sad that I was not a better steward of my own personal history. I am 70 years old and it is really too late to do much about it. So, sadly I say to you GOOD FOR YOU Brother for keeping your uniform. I have a good friend who was Green Beret during Desert Storm years - he still has his greens with everything still set-up, looks like it is ready to wear just as it is. I admire that foresight on his part.

Yep mentioned to my counselor at the VET CTR last week, Veteran in cameo and rat tat ball cap gave me the Finger while driving. I am now a gray lady. Shameful... told her I know he was a veteran. Shameful enough for a person / man dressed in civilian clothes to do that to an elder lady. Let alone someone who is looking for honor in uniform NOT ACTIVE even to do that. Maybe I am getting old. Don't think that is right