US Veterans, militaria, etc...

[davidlpope]

The Army is the senior service, the more mature service, and I abide by its regulations. The more junior, and more impetuous services may do as they like, as juniors are wont to do. The USMC, Uncle Sam's Misguided Children, are a prime example of that. They remain forever children, and reckless in their ways.

Love you too...

[The Wizard of BC]

David, I'm going to take exception to the tone of this from your last post. It may have been posted in jest but it does not read that way. Please folks, let's keep things respectful.

The Army is the senior service, the more mature service, and I abide by its regulations. The more junior, and more impetuous services may do as they like, as juniors are wont to do. The USMC, Uncle Sam's Misguided Children, are a prime example of that. They remain forever children, and reckless in their ways.

Consider the number of former USMC members who wear there EGA as a kilt pin, placing the insignia of their service lower than their rectums. How's that for respect?

[Reiver]

Gents....all of the services are great....the usual gouge rivalries are fun but hard to get the tone on a posting.
I suggest private msg's to continue the gouging as it too is a Military Tradition...

[Reiver]

For the SAMS guys, as I am interested.
Is the organization recognized nationally as a Veterans org. by a Governmental element (Congress, DoD, SecDef etc.) or is the NC Govs. proclamation it? The IRS is not the answer, by the way, as that is a non profit category decision.
This would clear things up a tad.

[Benning Boy]

David, I'm going to take exception to the tone of this from your last post. It may have been posted in jest but it does not read that way. Please folks, let's keep things respectful.

Yes, Steve, meant in jest. Probably should have put some smilies on it or something. But wait, can Jar Heads read smilies?

[Geoff Withnell]

For the SAMS guys, as I am interested.
Is the organization recognized nationally as a Veterans org. by a Governmental element (Congress, DoD, SecDef etc.) or is the NC Govs. proclamation it? The IRS is not the answer, by the way, as that is a non profit category decision.
This would clear things up a tad.

I am told by the local Post Commander that we are recognized by the VA. Also, the posts in the greater Washington DC area have been official parts of numerous memorial events at the various war memorials on the National Mall, and wreath layings at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington. All these events have been in SAMS uniform, with kilts and whatever decorations the individual member holds. One of our members who is a piper is an active duty member of the Coast Guard Pipe Band, and has been given permission to perform with us in his official CG band uniform.

[Reiver]

I am told by the local Post Commander that we are recognized by the VA. Also, the posts in the greater Washington DC area have been official parts of numerous memorial events at the various war memorials on the National Mall, and wreath layings at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington. All these events have been in SAMS uniform, with kilts and whatever decorations the individual member holds. One of our members who is a piper is an active duty member of the Coast Guard Pipe Band, and has been given permission to perform with us in his official CG band uniform.

Geoff,
Thanks for the reply. That appears basically de facto.

[JohnMcNab]

I am a military retiree and I wear the US Army Special Forces (SF) tartan. To purchased it, you are required to send proof of qualification. I have only worn it to formal events. At times, I wear 2-3 miniature badges on my lapel. I think less is more and I don't care to explain ribbons or medals to the curious. As someone stated, being in a kilt attracts enough attention. When I do wear the miniature badges, I wear my SF tab, Ranger tab and Master wings. Every time I have worn them it was a formal event or military holiday. I think if we wear what we have earned, display it with good taste and respect and at appropriate times, we meet the intent of the regulations.

[Geoff Withnell]

I am a military retiree and I wear the US Army Special Forces (SF) tartan. To purchased it, you are required to send proof of qualification. I have only worn it to formal events. At times, I wear 2-3 miniature badges on my lapel. I think less is more and I don't care to explain ribbons or medals to the curious. As someone stated, being in a kilt attracts enough attention. When I do wear the miniature badges, I wear my SF tab, Ranger tab and Master wings. Every time I have worn them it was a formal event or military holiday. I think if we wear what we have earned, display it with good taste and respect and at appropriate times, we meet the intent of the regulations.

While I agree with most of your post, I enjoy explaining to the curious what my medals means. Of course, I don't have all that many, and most people here in the States recognize the Vietnam "been there" ribbons.

Since ancient times, the purpose of military decorations has been "to honor those who have performed meritorious deeds and to encourage others to follow their example." The second purpose can only be achieved if those who have been decorated wear those decorations.