When are military uniforms allowed at political rallies? I took this picture off my TV today at a Trump town hall meeting.

They are not.

I saw this live, and was struck at the time by it. It is no accident that this officer was seated in Trump's background. It sends a message... which is precisely why it is expressly forbidden to attend political events in uniform.

Well I think we're all in agreement here.

Now...just a observation. Anyone NOT notice The Donald's Doo? Holy crap! I really wonder how long his hair really is minus the combover.....

Never

There has been a number of people in uniform at his rally's. I say "people" because of the immense, blatant misconconduct called stolen valor. Tons of dirtbags getting called out on their crap by un-uniformed personnel at trump rally's. There have been some videos out on the inter webs of soldiers confronting these knuckleheads too. Surprisingly they disappear 2-3 days later.

I thought President Obama changed the rule at the same time he signed into law that allows gays in the military. I recall seeing a lot folks marching in LBGT parades after the law was passed.

It isn't allowed. Unless of course you are being forced to stand behind a POS commander in chief for a campaign photo op.

Oops, Somebody is in for some trouble at the Home Office.

Well, this is not a political rally. It's a Town Hall meeting which "is an American term given to an informal public meeting, function, or event derived from the traditional town meetings of New England. Typically open to everybody in a town community and held at the local municipal building, attendees generally present ideas, voice their opinions, ask questions of the public figures, elected officials, or political candidates at the town hall." Of course, with current technology and media it has taken some different forms. However, these events are technically not in support of a candidate. Now if we saw this guy at a Trump rally, then he would be in deep scheisse. But this is pretty much a simple political meeting.

PO1 Robert Teague There have been some great comments as to the depth of poo that the officer would find himself in should he be identified. I am going to take a different approach to this. Looking at the picture, this individual is relatively close to Mr. Trump, and in a position where common sense would have said "I am going to be on film." So what would be the ramifications if this person is a paid actor, whether former service or not, who was paid to stand in the background, in a uniform, and look like he is in support of Trump? It would give Donald the appearance of a military endorsement without having to come right out and say it (since we all know the military will officially remain neutral in political elections). I am not saying that is the case, but it would be interesting. I definitely would not put it past any of the front runners to use paid lackeys to make them look more appealing to voters. Military in uniform is almost as good as a baby with his two job having single mother.

Agree fully with all who have stated that this is a big no no, and should this individual be an officer, and identified, he will have no ass left to hold him in a chair.