Why do spouses insist on wearing uniform items that they didn't earn? Better yet, why are the military members letting them?

As an Army spouse and an Air Force mom, both have bought me a set of their PT’s. I do wear them from time to time. I think spouses wear uniforms for different reasons. I wear mine because I’m freakin proud of my men. It’s also good walking advertisement for both branches. ;) Helping out the recruiting offices. As far as actual ACU’s/BDU’s and dress blues (including covers), I’ve never worn any of those, nor would I ask to. That’s like them asking me to buy them a nursing uniform to wear. Doesn’t make sense. So, to recap this gal’s reasoning...... I couldn’t be more proud. I’m still one of those that get chill bumps with our National Anthem. Proud American here. Shoot, our door bell chimes the American Anthem.

So I would ask the question to everyone that responded to this question; "Is this really important?" There isn't any reason to have an issue with spouses that want to support and show pride in what we all dedicated our lives to support. Instead focus your efforts on those who are hell bent to portrait all military and first responders in a negative manner. I'd like to return to the days when any member of the military could proudly walk down the street without having a target on their backs.

I have a M1A jacket that I obtained legally and had some miniature Cmnd patches and a regular size Rapid feployment patch from when I was in the AF... my gal friend had it on when we went into a truck stop
Enroute to home.. she got told by a Twp
Police officer the RDF patch is a controlled patch for AD mbrs only.. I informed him it was my jacket and she hair it on because she was cold(it was Feb
And cold in Mi. at That time.). He said I should know better having been a SSG. I didn't want to cause any waves so I said I'd take care of it and we left. All we got was gas in the truck and was on our way..
I took if he seen my leather name patch and seen the rank .. I didn't need some small Twp Officer trying to make s name
For himself.. why throw fuel on a smoldering fire..

I have this mindset, I have a buddy who was a Ranger. If he gave me a Ranger t-shirt I wouldn't wear it. I wasn't a Ranger and I didn't earn the right to wear it. Also I wouldn't want to run into regiment guys who would beat me senseless for wearing it.
Some things are earned, plain and simple. If you can't say your clothing, insignia, etc, was earned by you...just don't wear it.

It's just attention-seeking behavior. And usually just a female trait. These are usually the women that married the soldier, and not the man. I find it pretty ridiculous. Have your own identity besides "army wife". My husband loves me and is very proud of my profession. He,however, isn't making wallets out of my scrub pants, nor is wearing my hospital ID around on his chest and telling everyone he's a "nurse husband".

Is that a thing? When I was in I've never seen civilian spouses wearing their service members insignias, badges or patches etc. Now if they want to wear the field jacket or such because it's warm, as long as it doesn't have insignia or the branch name on it then I have no problem with it. They sell that shit on the civilian market. But I never knew that was a thing to be honest.

As a captain.....I refused to ride my 1100 BMW motorcycle in uniform because I felt it was not fitting..... a personal decision.... most people do what they can get away with..... if the military deteriorates .....it is because we allow it to deteriorate.... the military spouse does what her partner allows her / him to do..... often the act like they hold the rank.... seen military wives weal their power just like their husbands ..... I am old school..... I made sure my conduct and that of my family did not bring shame on the service.....
At Fort Bragg...."Gun Fighter" General Emerson set the example....his standing order was NO HEAT WOULD BE TURNED ON UNTIL***** his new wife called post engineers and had her heat turned on early...... last I heard they are still divorced..... what you do in your private life is one thing; what you do in your public life is another.... WE REPRESENT AMERICA's BEST.... we should honor that responsibility by doing our best

I've been out since 91. My wife still won't wear a military uniform item without asking me if it's proper.

Why Hillbillies Make Good Marines
Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Dear Ma & Pa,

Am well. Hope you are. Tell brother Walt & brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before maybe all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m., but am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt & Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically nothing.

Men got to shave but it is not so bad, they git warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings.

Like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc..., but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie, and other regular food. But tell Walt & Elmer you can always sit between two city boys that live on coffee.

Their food plus yours holds you till noon, when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on "route" marches, which the Platoon Sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it is not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys gets sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The country is nice, but awful flat. The Sergeant is like a schoolteacher. He nags some. The Capt. is like the school board.

Majors & Colonels just ride around & frown. They don't bother you none. This next will kill Walt & Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk and don't move. And it ain't shooting at you, like the Higgett boys at home.

All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges.

They come in boxes. Be sure to tell Walt & Elmer to hurry & join before other fellers get into this setup & come stampeding in.

Your loving daughter,
Gail

I couldn't say it better myself.