Posted on Jun 1, 2017

What are your thoughts on civilians wearing current pieces of military clothing?

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As I ride the train in the D.C. area I tend to see many civilians wearing currently issued military clothing items. It is just clothing and they do not appear to be claiming service. Maybe they just really like the clothing or found a good deal at a local thrift store and did not realize it is military clothing. What are your thoughts?

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What are your thoughts on civilians wearing part of a military uniform or military uniform-esque clothing?

I was rocking it out at the Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless concert in Nashville when I realized the guitarist from The Pretty Reckless was wearing an old Vietnam era OD green uniform jacket complete with sergeant stripes. Recently I've seem a trend in Urban Culture with people wearing military uniform style clothing. Is this wrong, disgraceful, or disrespectful to service members or is it just am acceptable fashion tend? Thoughts? To me personally it depends, but I still don't really like it.

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SSG Pete Fleming

Posted >1 y ago

I don't see the big deal as long as they are not trying to pass themselves off as a Vet. People have worn parts of the uniform for as long as there have been uniforms.

What are your thoughts on civilians wearing current pieces of military clothing?

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