Which service Academy is the only one authorized to carry a regimental battle standard?

2016-08-01T13:33:05-04:00

The answer may surprise you:

"Because of the service of midshipmen in every major conflict the country has been involved in since World War II, the regiment is privileged to carry a regimental battle standard. The Merchant Marine Academy is the only Federal Service Academy granted the right to do so, and the standard is carried with the colors at all times. Campaign ribbons from all the conflicts midshipmen have taken part in help to dress the battle standard, and bring honor to the academy and her midshipmen."

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 1 at 2016 1:58 PM

2016-08-01T13:58:10-04:00

Had a family friend that served in the Merchant Marines, great guy unless you cheesed him off.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 1 at 2016 3:14 PM

2016-08-01T15:14:28-04:00

What does it look like?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 1 at 2016 6:02 PM

2016-08-01T18:02:43-04:00

The Merchant Marine Academy is the only Federal Service Academy that is not a Military Service Academy and yet its graduates have supported every war since it was founded in 1943 during WWII when so many merchant seamen and ships were sunk by U-boats primarily SN Greg Wright.
[Update] Some remember how the Merchant Marine brought back oil burners to support Operation Desert Storm. Not only the vessels but those who crewed them were brought back from retirement including Merchant Marine Academy graduates.
It is very fitting that the Merchant Marine Academy is authorized to carry a regimental battle standard.
FYI LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 Private RallyPoint Member CW5 Charlie Poulton CSM Charles Hayden SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt Private RallyPoint Member TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SGT Robert Hawks SPC Private RallyPoint Member SrA Christopher Wright

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Aug 1 at 2016 6:05 PM

2016-08-01T18:05:28-04:00

Awesome information today SN Greg Wright

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 1 at 2016 9:12 PM

2016-08-01T21:12:29-04:00

I did actually know that, my next youngest brother is a grad, I personally comissioned him, I did in fact see it on their flag, actually, I just figured you might get a lick out of hearing that, lol.

Response by SSgt Mark Lines made Aug 1 at 2016 11:12 PM

2016-08-01T23:12:15-04:00

SN Greg Wright A great bit of history to know. Thank you for expanding my knowledge.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 2 at 2016 9:33 AM

2016-08-02T09:33:57-04:00

SN Greg Wright Thanks for the information - I sure didn't have any idea and I was surprised by the answer!