Posted on Oct 16, 2015
What are the thoughts and opinons from the RP membership?
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http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/06/25/royal_canadian_navy_changes_course_on_vets_wearing_their_old_uniforms.html
This is an older article from across our Northern border; however, with all of the discussions regarding correct and appropriate wear of uniform, this seems to illustrate a trend.
Growing up in the South, I remember many-many times the "old fellas" turned out for Veterans' or Memorial Day in uniform. Seems this has gained a stigma of late-especially with the preponderance of younger vets.
I agree with the Canadian position; that these older, out of service uniforms pose no risk of mis-interpretation.
This is an older article from across our Northern border; however, with all of the discussions regarding correct and appropriate wear of uniform, this seems to illustrate a trend.
Growing up in the South, I remember many-many times the "old fellas" turned out for Veterans' or Memorial Day in uniform. Seems this has gained a stigma of late-especially with the preponderance of younger vets.
I agree with the Canadian position; that these older, out of service uniforms pose no risk of mis-interpretation.
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This issue came "home" with my wedding. At the time, I wasn't active or reserve component, having been honorably discharged. My wife asked a tall, and potentially "risky" order-Wear my uniform, and oh, yeah-the wedding was "period" themed to the turn of the century.
I did an enormous amount of research, and even wrote up a "white paper" for the benefit of any inquiring parties covering not only current regulations, but those of the historical period.
Everything I found, including Executive Orders and NAVINST, led me to the conclusion that a veteran, honorably discharged, and serving during a time of conflict has every right to wear last prescribed rank and awards at time of discharge.
Had several senior NCOs and officers in attendance...including a current SNCO from the local unit; no complaints or spot corrections given.
I did an enormous amount of research, and even wrote up a "white paper" for the benefit of any inquiring parties covering not only current regulations, but those of the historical period.
Everything I found, including Executive Orders and NAVINST, led me to the conclusion that a veteran, honorably discharged, and serving during a time of conflict has every right to wear last prescribed rank and awards at time of discharge.
Had several senior NCOs and officers in attendance...including a current SNCO from the local unit; no complaints or spot corrections given.
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I wore my mess dress to my wedding, 3 years after I retired, as did my best man (a retired Army Master Sergeant) and my father in law (a retired Army Colonel). Amazingly, all three of us could still fit in our old uniforms. I did have to shave the beard though.
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