So who has seen the U.S. Air Force's support of breast cancer? How do you feel about it?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:46:58 -0400

I was floored by the wearing of hot pink colored tee shirts under the Air Force's duty uniform. Is it appropriate for the representitives of our armed forces to show support in this way? What happened to professionalism? Although I fully support the tata's (pun intended). I don't think it's appropriate for our uniformed service members.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 3:59 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:59:22 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, I'd have to say I agree with you. Not to take away from the support, which is commendable, but a military service is not the NFL. And a military uniform is not a sports uniform.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Oct 10 at 2014 4:05 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:05:31 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, are you sure that is what it was and not their normal Friday Squadron Morale Shirt? I know of at least 2 units who's shirts are Pink.

For the record, my unit's shirt is the same shade of blue as the lettering, badges, stripes on our ABU's.

Response by SSgt June Worden made Mar 20 at 2015 11:15 PM

SSgt June Worden — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:15:50 -0400

Showing support for others diagnosed with any type of cancer/disease should be subtle and not detract from uniform standards. That said, perhaps a wristband would be a more subtle choice.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Mar 20 at 2015 11:21 PM

SFC Collin McMillion — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:21:24 -0400

Having had to deal with cancer, I totally support the many organizations and groups that make us aware, but it would not be deemed proper to me if visibly part of the uniform.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Mar 20 at 2015 11:27 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:27:13 -0400

It is possible to both support breast cancer research and be professional at the same time.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Mar 20 at 2015 11:31 PM

SFC Collin McMillion — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 23:31:56 -0400

I think one of the definitions of uniform is to be alike and/or in order, so unless it is mandated that everyone wear a hot pink tee, then no one should. I think if once allowed by the few, there would then be too many different things worn by others for other causes or just reasons they want.