Posted on Oct 22, 2014
Why do spouses insist on wearing uniform items that they didn't earn? Better yet, why are the military members letting them?
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If I see another spouse half naked in either military blouse or draped in flag, I might loose it. And then claim 'I serve to'. NO. YOU DON'T. 'Toughest job in ___(insert branch here)' I'm a military spouse and I am a Marine, and once I'm off contract, I will not be saying that we serve together while he's gone. I run the home. So do you. Period. Self-entitled lazy .......
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That has got to be the biggest pile of crap I have ever heard come from a soldiers mouth. I am a fifteen year veteran and my wife has been with me for most of it. She has helped me study and prepare for more boards and classes than any of my fellow soldiers. So I would say that she has served too. Your soouse may be lazy and nonsupportive but mine isn't. Keep that in mind before you open your mouth again.
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As a former service member I cannot fathom why military spouses feel they have some sort of entitlement to their spouse's rank. As a military spouse I cannot understand the reasoning behind this either. I am extremely proud of my husband but I am just as proud of what I accomplished while active duty. I just wish they'd get over themselves and realize how selfish they're being when being a spouse of an armed forces member is meant to be one of selfless sacrifice and honorable servitude.
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I don't have an issue with it long as it's with the right intent. But I see your point.
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I personally hate it when spouses are almost naked with some kind of military uniform or even worse, the American Flag.
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Before I make a formal judgement I would need to see these half naked, scantily clad photos that you speak of. All kidding aside spouses do endure some really sucky hardships not found typical of a civilian lifestyle. A friend of mine was KIA and left a wife with two kids to raise. I know this is not exactly what you're talking about and while I do get what your saying and were you're coming from if she wants to were a SF t-shirt for sentimental purposes by all means I feel her husband has earned her that right. So some are due a little slack as they either have supported or are supporting a member in service. However to the less deserving offenders send me those awful pictures.
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SPC David S.
I've seen stuff like this before. There is one in particular called pin-up for vets that raises money for vets as well visit troops in hospitals. They have a very retro WWII look. This photo however is more contemporary in uniform, not sure if I would sign off on this as this looks like she borrowed her husband's or boyfriend's class A's for a photo shoot. If this was done with out his permission shame on her, but if it was done knowingly by the Marine shame on the both of them. If she wants to play soldier I say leave all the role playing behind closed doors. I must say however she does look good "out of uniform"
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As someone who has served and been a military spouse I don't have a problem with it at all. Spouses are just trying to be supportive in the only way they can think of. Do they look ridiculous? Absolutely. So do all the military members wearing PT or tan shirts or boots off duty. The truck with the huge EGA plastered on the rear windshield with a thousand military stickers also looks just as dumb. The idea that we, as service members, are superior to our spouses since they did not "earn" the right is absolutely ridiculous. Sports fan's wear their favorite team/players jersey's, people who love their country wear their national flag, people who love a certain band wear the band's logo. If the OP Hdpesnt have a single item of branded clothing then fine. Hate on all those ridiculous spouses. However, it would be better if you chilled the attitude and realized they are just full of love and pride.
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SGT K C
Wow. So let's base all military spouses on that comment. that is a very short sighted approach to this "issue". We all know military members that shouldn't have been able to have "earned" their place. I've worked with nearly every service group and there are crazies and idiots everywhere. From the soldiers who dug at a smoking live wire with a .50 cal round to the marine who suggested I cut a metal cable the size of my thigh with an axe. There are sick call Rangers, officers who can't use a compass, and the ever rampent amounts of sexual harassment (the calling card of professionalism). Of course there are some idiot spouses - there are plenty of idiot members. To judge all by the actions of a few is naive and short-sighted.
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CPL James Cunningham
Wait... So... SGT Cruz is upset because... This Mom who who has a sick child who I assume is probably crying and all over the place. She wrote a note, (from the tone I would say she was pretty overwhelmed) expressing her frustration. I do not have children but I have seen Moms in this predicament it looks like holding an Armadillo while being polite. I sounds like the child is experiencing the worst day of their life and everyone is looking at MOMMY! Well Mommy has to go to the Pharmacy... because you don't know her story 9 times out of 10 Daddy is over Seas and she is it. I find it hard to believe you have children with these posts. My husband and I do not have children however, I would never judge nor post something like this. I am sorry you feel as if Army wives are so horrible. Those pictures you posted are called Varga pictures..... You can find them on WW2 planes Dear. They were used to motivate the troops. Google it. So I suppose the Government is wrong too?
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PO3 James Bobiney
I was a Medic/Corpsman. The guys I served with would've let Mom take her child up to the window before them. That's just the way we rolled back then.
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Well, I know my wife wore my DXed PTs after the Army switched from the gray PTs to the reflective stuff, but she has never worn them out of the house.
I have also stripped my old BDUs of rank and insignia so that my son could use them for hunting gear.
However...generally speaking, unless you are in the branch of service for which that uniform item is intended, you shouldn't be wearing it, especially out in public.
I have also stripped my old BDUs of rank and insignia so that my son could use them for hunting gear.
However...generally speaking, unless you are in the branch of service for which that uniform item is intended, you shouldn't be wearing it, especially out in public.
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PV2 (Join to see)
I'm out of thumbs but I owe you both thumbs up Sgt Sasha Cruz and Sgt (Join to see). You are both correct!
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SSG Peter Muse
Now as far as recognizing a spouse for the rank of the member... forget it! We had a General's wife pull up on the entry gate to Graf and when the guard asked for her ID card she refused, saying, you don't know who I am do you She kept that up until the guard called the SDO and had them call to have the General come get his wife because she instructed him to "find somebody who will tell you who I am!" lot's of laughs that day.
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SFC (Join to see)
Now if a miltary spouse is trying to wear the servicemenbers rank it probably has alot to do with the arrogance of the servicmemeber. Most leaders and spouses I know are pretty humble folks who don't do it for the glory. If I had a military spouse demand the same military courtesy as the CSM that would be an issue. We as servicemember are the Sheep dog that keeps the wolves at bay but have to remember that all civilians deserve our respect. All ladies should be Ma'amed and all gentlemen Sir'ed if we have not made the acquaitance. They are our employer and our biggest fans. Do not let a few bad ones sour our attitude. We have some rotten apples in the ranks as well. 10% rule applies in most situations.
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,because they are proud of the military member and wish to show their associatiion with him or her, not out of disrespect for the service or the uniform.
My wife proudly wears my old flight jacket, without rank on it. She sewes a Name Tape with our last nane on it to her key chain, for the same reason. Her daughter served in the AF and she is equallyproud of her.
My wife proudly wears my old flight jacket, without rank on it. She sewes a Name Tape with our last nane on it to her key chain, for the same reason. Her daughter served in the AF and she is equallyproud of her.
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Maybe that's the way spouses show support for their military husbands. Wearing the unit patch is one thing; wearing the husband's rank insignia is not recommended.
On another note, I once saw a teenage girl wearing an OD T-shirt having master sergeants' stripes on both sleeves. I commented to her that she was a mite young sporting that rank. She had no clue what a master sergeant was nor its implications. All I could do was to shake my head, grin, and then walk away.
On another note, I once saw a teenage girl wearing an OD T-shirt having master sergeants' stripes on both sleeves. I commented to her that she was a mite young sporting that rank. She had no clue what a master sergeant was nor its implications. All I could do was to shake my head, grin, and then walk away.
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