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

Being shot at is easy. We trained for that right? Cover, concealment, well aimed fire, fire superiority, etc. etc. We are gonna get shot at, thats the job description. And it is what we have trained for since Boot or Basic. We know how we are supposed to respond, what we need to do to stop that SOB from shooting at us, toss a grenade at his ass, etc. etc. Spouses do not get trained to watch their loved one head into a war zone, raise the kids by themselves and take care of the hundreds of mundane tasks that were once shared with a spouse. We have it easier, yeah the conditions are harder, but we have friends on our side and they work their asses off to protect ours. Spouses do not have a fire team, squad, or platoon at their backs. I dont care for the wife wearing hubbies rank, but to claim spouses have it easier is just shit. We are better prepared for our environment than they are.

Not sure how I feel. If the pic is tasteful and doesn't disrespect the uniform of flag. I guess it's ok

Lighten up Francis

If that gives support to spouses and attractive pictures to military men, seriously who cares. There's plenty of ignorant people in the military too. I know more SELF-ENTITLED people in the military than in the civilian world.
Their not walking the streets in uniforms faking combat action ribbons and Purple Hearts.
Your degree of difficulty and struggles might be different than those of other spouses.
I don't compare my Infantry experiences in Iraq to your experiences or your self entitlements.

OK, here are my 2 cents:

First of all- I am a veteran of the US Army and have seen alot of BS and heard it too. One time I was wearing my jacket and told by someone to take it off- soon as they said that I pulled out my ID and they shut the H### up and walked away, lowered head and eyes. Wearing a uniform component is NOT for civilians- it is a UNIFORM not a fashion accessory. I still to this day wear ARMY shirts and sweats as a sign of honor to my brothers and sisters-I EARNED THAT RIGHT!!! But to drape yourself in the flag naked-that is DISRESPECT!!!!! If I was an NCO, I would write you up and smoke you to the last breath for that; my family has fought since the Revolution for the Flag of The United States.

Second, if you want a 'bedroom photo' then get one, but do NOT post for the world to see, it is to be between you and your spouse-not you, your spouse and the world. I haven't done one and never will.

Third, Spouses, you didn't EARN the rank, your spouse did, so stay out of the lane you don't belong in. Let the NCO/Soldier handle discipline of troops, it is NOT your job. WE respect you cause you are keeping the home, family and morale high and for that I salute and respect you. Yes, there are dual rank homes where both are military, but in single military homes, leave troop discipline to the soldier please...cause if not, it could maybe lead to court martial in certain commands and morale descimation at the least.

Support is one thing, but come on and think about how far is too far.

As has been stated by many already on here, I believe that my spouse is serving just as much if not more than I am.

Right now, I'm in the Middle East, sleeping on a cozy bed uninterrupted and pretty much doing as I please in my free time, while she is at home as a single mother raising two kids (4 and 1). Bottom line, there is no way I would be able to serve my country without her service as well. Sure, she isn't getting shot at, but believe me, her job is far tougher than mine, and I know for a fact that if the roles were reversed, I'd be in way over my head trying to be a single father raising two kids right now.

As for spouses that are draped in a flag, lets get real. You don't see spouses wearing the flag out in public. Chances are, they took some "motivational" pics for their significant other, and that is fine by me, same for "motivational" pics spouses take in their Soldiers uniforms. What happened was, you found some pics that never should have made it online, private pics, and now your upset.

Wearing a serviceable blouse out in public with name/rank/hooah badges I would agree is a no-go. Also, I've been in 11 years now, I've never seen a spouse demand a salute. While I'm sure it's happened before, I'd make a bet that the vast majority of us have never seen that happen, but online a good story is a good story.

Spouses "wearing" their husband's rank is a more tricky subject. On one hand, a spouse shouldn't feel entitled or privileged based off of her/his Soldier's rank. On the other hand, I do believe (my experiences as an Officer) that your spouse does need to be a positive reflection of not only them, but of you as well, and I do believe that the command/Soldiers will notice if they are not--could lead to negative situations down the road.

And as for lumping spouses who support their Soldiers and calling them "Self-entitled lazy...", well, I'm just going to politely say that I believe you are wrong on the path you are headed down.

Really? Get over your self. You think a wife who take a sex picture in their husbands blouse is trying or acting entitled? Very very few say they served. I don't understand you saying they insist on wearing uniform. Do you think the wife takes the pic the goes to grocery store dressed like that? They are doing something they think is nice for there man. When your husband leaves and your taking care of house you should send him a picture like this and bet he loves it. And u don't expect you'll be trying steal his glory or something. They will think you love you man.

Where's the half naked pics?

I do believe military spouses make sacrifices. But this young woman's statement is dead on.

Army spouse is a really hard job. It has a 99% wash out rate. Spending a deployment with legs closed damn near deserves a medal.