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

Ugh yes! The wrapping your half naked ass in the flag for photos kills me. Classless.

I can agree on some points like not wearing the flag as clothing, assuming the rank of their serving spouse, or wearing duty uniforms in public, but PT shirts, cammo purses, and even dyed ACU, is not such a big deal. Some of you are hyper-sensitive and it’s that hyper-sensitivity that has us in such a politically correct mess today.

I can even defend that photo with the pregnant woman to a point. It is tastefully done and maybe it was not mention for public display. If it was intentionally posted on facebook or other social media, then that was poor judgment.

Military spouses in general do have it harder than many non-military spouses. I don’t believe they sacrifice more or work harder than the actual SM, but they do at times have it hard. Given that I would cut them a little slack on how they display their pride in being a military spouse.

In summary, lighten up.

They served?...Yes! They served pancakes for breakfast in bed with the new boyfriend-on-call while the husband is paying the bills with his life down range while SERVING his country.

I have a problem with military spouses who like to pull rank just because of their husbands rank especially over the lower spouses. I would especially hate seeing them showing up wearing apart of their spouses uniforms. If you didn't earn it don't wear it. I have been known to put another spouse in their place. Unless you are at home and not going out in public, then that is your business. Most of the spouses I have had the pleasure of meeting have been amazing there are always the few that give the rest a bad taste in the mouth. I for one would never wear my uniform in public (outside of work), or wear even a part of my ex's. There is pride in the uniform. Respecting the uniform, your service, respecting yourself, and respecting your service member is something as a spouse we should achieve for. I also believe new military spouses should be tought about the proper military and uniform etiquette just because most military spouses just don't know.

Have you all ever thought it may not be out of disrespect towards the service but to be close to the family member that might be overseas serving our country. It could be a way for them to feel close to that family member, to wrap themselves in a uniform shirt or piece of clothing.

People do this when they lose a loved suddenly to a tragic accident. They submerge themselves in the life of the missing person.

When my husband is gone for work or trips that are work related or family related and I miss him, I wrap up in his blanket and sleep on his pillows. Just so I feel closer to him.

So I guess y'all despise this as well

Sgt Sasha Cruz, you'll be delighted to know that my wife never wore any of my Army stuff. Never. Her sense of style was such that she would never even consider wearing any items of the uniform!

If she is in my quarters half naked no problem .i hate to see uniform being worn out of reg.but as kids we wore our fathersr uniform shirts to play marine there was no disrespect just the opposit

Better question for you. Why should the spouse (non military) be entitled to the veterans pension after a divorce?

Sorry but your being ridiculous and your self entitled pride and ego piss me off. Sorry marine but you are not better than any american in our great world. You should not feel better than them in any way. What you have is more honor than most Americans by being a marine. That's it don't act like your a better person because that doesn't make a team. You need to learn which side your on if you think its wrong to support that beautiful flag any way you can