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I keep everything!<br />Response by LTC Stephen C. made Nov 22 at 2014 9:20 PM2014-11-22T21:20:59-05:002014-11-22T21:20:59-05:00TSgt Joshua Copeland338538<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a motorcycle rider, I wear them everyday. They are just one more way to be ID'd.Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Nov 22 at 2014 9:32 PM2014-11-22T21:32:49-05:002014-11-22T21:32:49-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member338546<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my ID Tags everyday!Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 9:49 PM2014-11-22T21:49:22-05:002014-11-22T21:49:22-05:00PO2 Corey Ferretti338547<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't even know where they are now. If i did i would not wear them they served a purpose while i was on active duty. When i find them i will put them in my shadow box.Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 22 at 2014 9:50 PM2014-11-22T21:50:26-05:002014-11-22T21:50:26-05:00MSgt Private RallyPoint Member338548<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes even being retired I wear them daily. But I only wear one tag now.Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 9:57 PM2014-11-22T21:57:47-05:002014-11-22T21:57:47-05:00SPC(P) Jay Heenan338582<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wore my daily when I was deployed. I don't wear them daily back in garrison.Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 22 at 2014 10:23 PM2014-11-22T22:23:04-05:002014-11-22T22:23:04-05:00SFC Melker Johansson338605<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't worn dog tags on a daily basis for more than ten years despite being on Active Duty. I did not even wear them while deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. I just don't like the way they feel against my skin.Response by SFC Melker Johansson made Nov 22 at 2014 10:40 PM2014-11-22T22:40:33-05:002014-11-22T22:40:33-05:00SGT George Smith338612<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't now as a vet and I didn't wear them according to reg when I was in. I wore them on my belt loop tucked into my pocket because I was allergic to the nickle they are made out of.Response by SGT George Smith made Nov 22 at 2014 10:43 PM2014-11-22T22:43:00-05:002014-11-22T22:43:00-05:00SSG Keven Lahde338738<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only wear mine when I am drilling, AT, or deployed. And honestly I probably should wear them but I don't.Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Nov 23 at 2014 2:15 AM2014-11-23T02:15:55-05:002014-11-23T02:15:55-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member338761<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only in uniformResponse by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 3:44 AM2014-11-23T03:44:46-05:002014-11-23T03:44:46-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member338800<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We keep them with us but are rarely worn due to daily duties.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 7:24 AM2014-11-23T07:24:06-05:002014-11-23T07:24:06-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member338814<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have worn my dog tags everyday since I was issued them.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 7:54 AM2014-11-23T07:54:18-05:002014-11-23T07:54:18-05:00SFC Vernon McNabb338817<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I keep a set in the truck in case of surprise PAI, but other than that, no I don't wear them daily.Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Nov 23 at 2014 8:01 AM2014-11-23T08:01:45-05:002014-11-23T08:01:45-05:002LT Private RallyPoint Member338859<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only in uniformResponse by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 9:16 AM2014-11-23T09:16:26-05:002014-11-23T09:16:26-05:00SCPO Private RallyPoint Member338903<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have one on my keychain. When OCONUS I always wear them.Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 10:07 AM2014-11-23T10:07:00-05:002014-11-23T10:07:00-05:00SPC Ryan Su338904<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes it's my lucky tagsResponse by SPC Ryan Su made Nov 23 at 2014 10:09 AM2014-11-23T10:09:07-05:002014-11-23T10:09:07-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member338917<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear it any time I'm in uniform. Since I'm in the Guard that's not usually daily.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 10:35 AM2014-11-23T10:35:54-05:002014-11-23T10:35:54-05:00CPT Aaron Kletzing338924<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had my dog tags on my person every day while I was active duty. Now that I am a vet, I have not worn them once. They are stored away.Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 23 at 2014 10:49 AM2014-11-23T10:49:03-05:002014-11-23T10:49:03-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member338926<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine during duty hours. When I'm not actively engaged in military related business I leave them on my dresser.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 10:53 AM2014-11-23T10:53:52-05:002014-11-23T10:53:52-05:00TSgt Private RallyPoint Member338931<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, never did. Never deployed to a situation that required them.Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 11:00 AM2014-11-23T11:00:48-05:002014-11-23T11:00:48-05:001SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member338963<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had my dog tags on from the day I was given them to the day I was discharged. When I enlisted again years later, I started wearing them again at all times. I do this so that if I am in an accident my blood type is shown as well as my name/identification.Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 11:23 AM2014-11-23T11:23:18-05:002014-11-23T11:23:18-05:00SGM Matthew Quick338967<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I not only wear mine everyday (not just because of "new" rules), I spot check my Soldiers...professionalism begins with NCOs doing what's right.Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 23 at 2014 11:24 AM2014-11-23T11:24:07-05:002014-11-23T11:24:07-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member339027<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only wear them on drill weekends, activations or training but in order to not violate safety standards I have to live in the gray on this one. The MOS I am in, I cannot wear them in the electronics shop. I put them in a plastic baggie and keep them in my left chest pocket at all times. I don't allow my Soldiers to wear them on the belt loop or places like that. They are worn correctly around the neck or in the chest pocket. (for safety)Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 12:04 PM2014-11-23T12:04:54-05:002014-11-23T12:04:54-05:00SSgt B Mac339030<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them on deployments but sometimes I wear them when I travel abroad.Response by SSgt B Mac made Nov 23 at 2014 12:07 PM2014-11-23T12:07:27-05:002014-11-23T12:07:27-05:00PO1 James Maynard339043<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i wear mine all the time. they serve multiple purposes for me. I have a medical tag on mine so if something happens to me they have my allergies on them.Response by PO1 James Maynard made Nov 23 at 2014 12:29 PM2014-11-23T12:29:00-05:002014-11-23T12:29:00-05:00SFC William Swartz Jr339046<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wore them when in the field and deployed...when in garrison kept them in my back pocket, attached to a belt loop, couldn't stand them snagging/pulling chest hairs, even with the 550 cord cover on them. Now they hang on the wall with my other stuff.Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Nov 23 at 2014 12:28 PM2014-11-23T12:28:51-05:002014-11-23T12:28:51-05:00SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member339048<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only when ordered, or when in school, or transit, or on a combat patrol. I miss the ole days where we laced them into our boots, that made the most sense, we would tape them to subdue them. Not sure why they made so noisy and shiny. Probably many a dog tag that foiled an ambush.Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 12:33 PM2014-11-23T12:33:39-05:002014-11-23T12:33:39-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member339064<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only time that I do not wear mine is when it is a safety hazard.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 12:49 PM2014-11-23T12:49:58-05:002014-11-23T12:49:58-05:00PO2 Steven Erickson339133<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wore them every day until I got to the boat. Then, only for formal inspections (our COB considered them part of the uniform). I still have one of the original two, but have it stored in a box with my other "I Love Me Wall" stuff.Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Nov 23 at 2014 2:04 PM2014-11-23T14:04:08-05:002014-11-23T14:04:08-05:00Capt Richard I P.339198<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, what's the point?Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 23 at 2014 3:33 PM2014-11-23T15:33:26-05:002014-11-23T15:33:26-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member339209<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since I am in the Guards I wear them while in uniform. But I wear them hanging off my belt loop tucked into one of my pockets. I do this because it seems like if I wear them around my neck they were always breaking.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 3:45 PM2014-11-23T15:45:34-05:002014-11-23T15:45:34-05:00SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member339531<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my dog tags anytime I am on duty, but do not wear them when off duty or on my day job.<br /><br />Edit: I still wear my tags from basic 18 years ago. I have a new set that I will start wearing when I hit my 20 and I will give each of my kids one of my original tags.Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 7:58 PM2014-11-23T19:58:35-05:002014-11-23T19:58:35-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member339572<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Always wear them.. Still have the Army Values tag with them. Keeps me reminded of my promise and morals to uphold... HoooahResponse by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 8:27 PM2014-11-23T20:27:20-05:002014-11-23T20:27:20-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member339580<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With my uniform I sure do...what kind of PSG would I be if I didn't?! <br /><br />...a crappy oneResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 8:29 PM2014-11-23T20:29:30-05:002014-11-23T20:29:30-05:00TSgt Kristin Parsons339588<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only wear mine when deployed or OCONUS, never stateside.Response by TSgt Kristin Parsons made Nov 23 at 2014 8:37 PM2014-11-23T20:37:44-05:002014-11-23T20:37:44-05:00CPL Rick Stasny339694<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I was active, I wore them daily. At CENTCOM, I helped make tags for some that were going to the AOR. I took the opportunity to make a phony allergy tag that indicated that I was allergic to heat, sand, NBC gear, and Iraqis. When I went over I got chewed out when a dog tag check was made and they didn't see the humor in it.Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Nov 23 at 2014 9:55 PM2014-11-23T21:55:28-05:002014-11-23T21:55:28-05:00BG Private RallyPoint Member339816<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>34 yrs. 4 months no break.Response by BG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 11:38 PM2014-11-23T23:38:29-05:002014-11-23T23:38:29-05:00PO3 Private RallyPoint Member340193<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wore them while active but have since put them away in my shoe box of Navy stuff for safe keeping.Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:15 AM2014-11-24T10:15:39-05:002014-11-24T10:15:39-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member340195<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine. <br /><br />The set I wear were my initial issue from Basic Training 18 years ago. Here soon, I will likely put them away and wear a different set for keepsake purposes.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:16 AM2014-11-24T10:16:32-05:002014-11-24T10:16:32-05:00PO2 Private RallyPoint Member340196<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't worn them since "A" school.Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:16 AM2014-11-24T10:16:57-05:002014-11-24T10:16:57-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member340202<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-14541"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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Unless my 3 year old wants to play "daddy" then he puts them on and runs around the house with my tags and Camelbak.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 10:21 AM2014-11-24T10:21:09-05:002014-11-24T10:21:09-05:00SA Harold Hansmann340229<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have one on my key chain next to my P38 and one on my hunting boots.Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Nov 24 at 2014 10:43 AM2014-11-24T10:43:06-05:002014-11-24T10:43:06-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member340273<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I never call them DOG TAGS but yes I wear my ID tags everyday. while at home i wear one of my wife's tag on my chain and she does the same (she is also enlisted)Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 11:22 AM2014-11-24T11:22:11-05:002014-11-24T11:22:11-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member340281<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine everyday. According to regulation, when stationed overseas you are suppose to always have your dog tags on as is in my case being in Germany.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 11:26 AM2014-11-24T11:26:46-05:002014-11-24T11:26:46-05:00SrA Private RallyPoint Member340309<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i keep them in my drawer back at the dorms. i was given a specific order to wear them only on a deployed setting. it is currently sitting next to my air force coinsResponse by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 11:45 AM2014-11-24T11:45:57-05:002014-11-24T11:45:57-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member340369<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does it count if they are looped around a belt loop and stuck into my pocket? <br /><br />1. I dont like my skin turning green<br />2. Never fails they break when doing the most silly things. Like, sitting. How that works, IDK. <br />3. The clinking gets on my nerves. <br /><br />So, into the pocket they go.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 12:29 PM2014-11-24T12:29:52-05:002014-11-24T12:29:52-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member340465<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I'm still in I wear them daily, even when I get out I may still wear them just out of habit.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:20 PM2014-11-24T13:20:27-05:002014-11-24T13:20:27-05:00MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member340469<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes. All day, Every Day without fail.Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:23 PM2014-11-24T13:23:17-05:002014-11-24T13:23:17-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member340509<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It was odd to me when I came over to the AF to see that they were kept in a mobility folder... As a Marine, we wore them all the time in uniform. I still wear mine all the time in uniform, but I do not wear them in civilian status or clothing.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:52 PM2014-11-24T13:52:50-05:002014-11-24T13:52:50-05:00SSG John Erny340515<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not since I took off my uniform for the last time. That was hard by the way.Response by SSG John Erny made Nov 24 at 2014 1:53 PM2014-11-24T13:53:45-05:002014-11-24T13:53:45-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member340521<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Every day except during PTResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:57 PM2014-11-24T13:57:56-05:002014-11-24T13:57:56-05:00SPC Christopher Smith340535<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only wear my tags while in the work uniform, excluding the pt uniform. I wear them around a belt loop and in my pocket. I do not like them around my neck because they can easily become a choking hazard. In civilian attire they are an automatic target for questioning, or just for identification. Should you lose them in public as well, it is all too easy to steal someones identity.Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Nov 24 at 2014 2:04 PM2014-11-24T14:04:09-05:002014-11-24T14:04:09-05:00CSM Private RallyPoint Member340550<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear Identification Tags. Not trying to be sarcastic, just a big believer in identifying things by their actual name.Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 2:11 PM2014-11-24T14:11:43-05:002014-11-24T14:11:43-05:00SPC David S.340561<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I should as it shows blood type which the Illinois driver's license does not. It could speed up the process in the ER if needed, but then again I would bet they test blood type even when known.Response by SPC David S. made Nov 24 at 2014 2:14 PM2014-11-24T14:14:07-05:002014-11-24T14:14:07-05:00Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member340573<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pretty much only when I'm directed to. Deployed, I had one laced into my boot.Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 2:23 PM2014-11-24T14:23:28-05:002014-11-24T14:23:28-05:00CPL Michael Klein340631<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't gone a day without wearing my dog tags since the day they were given to me and I've been out for 3 yrs nowResponse by CPL Michael Klein made Nov 24 at 2014 2:51 PM2014-11-24T14:51:54-05:002014-11-24T14:51:54-05:00PO1 Donald Kennelly340713<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, I wear them everyday. I only take them off at night because they tend to choke while sleeping. I always wore them in the Nav for the obvious reason that you can't talk while unconscious or dead. Even as an electronics tech they didn't dangle because they were in my t-shirt. The last 5 years in the green we didn't always wear uniforms, have IDs or tags. I wear them now (15 years retired) because they're close to my heart where my brothers in arms are. I have actually worn out a few chains.Response by PO1 Donald Kennelly made Nov 24 at 2014 3:51 PM2014-11-24T15:51:39-05:002014-11-24T15:51:39-05:00CW5 Sam R. Baker340765<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes I do wear them, in fact everyday, however they bother me when I wear body armor, especially since I have the ARMY VALUES tag on there and one other from HH06, so I total (4) four dog tags on the two chains.Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 24 at 2014 4:43 PM2014-11-24T16:43:49-05:002014-11-24T16:43:49-05:00SMSgt Jacob Verhoeff340809<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First wore my dogtags in 04 (20 years into my career) when i was deployed, wore them in 05 for my second deployment, then they were lost when i de-mobed.Response by SMSgt Jacob Verhoeff made Nov 24 at 2014 5:25 PM2014-11-24T17:25:11-05:002014-11-24T17:25:11-05:00A1C Thomas Leary340812<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I will occasionally wear my "dog tags", usually on Veterans Day, the anniversaries of my enlistment/separation, and other significant (to me) dates. Or if I just feel like it...Response by A1C Thomas Leary made Nov 24 at 2014 5:26 PM2014-11-24T17:26:39-05:002014-11-24T17:26:39-05:00SGT Patrick McCullough340829<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They've got our DNA, tags were looped on the belt in the back pocket.Response by SGT Patrick McCullough made Nov 24 at 2014 5:41 PM2014-11-24T17:41:17-05:002014-11-24T17:41:17-05:00SP5 Joel O'Brien340830<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I carry my dog old tag on my key ring. Several years ago, I lost my keys in a snowbank. Come spring, someone found them, saw the tag, said to themselves, "I know this guy!"(It was a small town) and I got my keys back after going crazy and getting copies of all the keys made. (Hint: Make a copy of your keys and keep them in a safe place at home. I also carried a copy of my car key in my wallet. I used it once in the pre-OnStar days to get me back into my locked-out-of car.)Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Nov 24 at 2014 5:38 PM2014-11-24T17:38:51-05:002014-11-24T17:38:51-05:00MAJ Michael Moffeit340898<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, everyday. I guess it became a habit and it gets put on along with my watch, POW bracelet, etc. Good thing too, otherwise I'd probably forget them.Response by MAJ Michael Moffeit made Nov 24 at 2014 6:23 PM2014-11-24T18:23:56-05:002014-11-24T18:23:56-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member340943<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them in ACUs and ASUs.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 6:53 PM2014-11-24T18:53:29-05:002014-11-24T18:53:29-05:00SPC Zia Haq340988<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>But I still have them. ... they will probably be in my family forever. I was the first family member to serve in the us militaryResponse by SPC Zia Haq made Nov 24 at 2014 7:38 PM2014-11-24T19:38:05-05:002014-11-24T19:38:05-05:00SPC John Decker341003<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I lost one of them many years ago. The one I have is on my key ring and has been for almost 25 years now.Response by SPC John Decker made Nov 24 at 2014 7:48 PM2014-11-24T19:48:09-05:002014-11-24T19:48:09-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341064<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For me its a 50-50 I look at them and say I need to put them on in the morning sometimes it works sometimes it does not.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 8:50 PM2014-11-24T20:50:59-05:002014-11-24T20:50:59-05:00MSgt Private RallyPoint Member341247<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear them, but I still have the originals from basic training. I don't wear them because I am not going into combat, and I don't consider them fashionable, considering current events.Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 11:54 PM2014-11-24T23:54:15-05:002014-11-24T23:54:15-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341326<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I only wear them while in uniform and around a belt loop and tucked in my pocket.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:26 AM2014-11-25T01:26:27-05:002014-11-25T01:26:27-05:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member341328<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Usually around my neck while deployed and on my righthand beltloop while home.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:31 AM2014-11-25T01:31:28-05:002014-11-25T01:31:28-05:00TSgt Private RallyPoint Member341346<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sadly I do not. But it's mostly due to the nature of being a Cable Dawg and AFI 91-203.<br /><br /> Can't wear them in a manhole<br /><br /> Can't wear them while climbing a tower or pole<br /><br /> Can't wear them by energized equipment<br /><br /> Can't wear them by machinery with moving parts that they could get caught in<br /><br />So that pretty much leaves wearing them at other times and taking them off to do actual work, which just presents the chance to forget to take them off and get messed up.Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:52 AM2014-11-25T01:52:47-05:002014-11-25T01:52:47-05:00GySgt Private RallyPoint Member341383<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One in my left boot and two around my neck. BN policy...Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 3:02 AM2014-11-25T03:02:07-05:002014-11-25T03:02:07-05:001SG Michael Blount341408<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>And I have my Drill Sergeants show me theirs. If Privates are required to wear them, so does cadre. Real simple.Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Nov 25 at 2014 4:16 AM2014-11-25T04:16:19-05:002014-11-25T04:16:19-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341509<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My pocket count?Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 7:43 AM2014-11-25T07:43:37-05:002014-11-25T07:43:37-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341549<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not because I don't want to, or because I don't care about regulation, but because the chain we wear them with lasts about a week before it breaks and is too small to get around my neck. They are in the cup holder of my car for the random inspections and PII.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 8:52 AM2014-11-25T08:52:30-05:002014-11-25T08:52:30-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member341621<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used to wear them daily and I eventually got tired of them slipping into my armpits when I went to sleep. So now I keep them hanging in my car and put them on when I have my weekend drills.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 9:58 AM2014-11-25T09:58:39-05:002014-11-25T09:58:39-05:00SSG Tim Everett341630<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have my original Basic Training dogtags and I have a set of black dogtags that I picked up after my reenlistment. I don't wear either of them. I do, however, wear a memorial bracelet on my wrist and a bear claw on a leather string around my neck.Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 25 at 2014 10:04 AM2014-11-25T10:04:28-05:002014-11-25T10:04:28-05:002d Lt Private RallyPoint Member341667<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Air Force- Stays in my mobility folder.Response by 2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 10:33 AM2014-11-25T10:33:34-05:002014-11-25T10:33:34-05:00SSG Robin Rushlo341679<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>STill wear them even being retired since 1997.Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Nov 25 at 2014 10:43 AM2014-11-25T10:43:53-05:002014-11-25T10:43:53-05:00TSgt Private RallyPoint Member341721<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine with pride every day. One around my neck and one in my boot lace. It provides people basic medical and religious information in case something were to incapacitate me. It is still the best way to identify me.Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 11:15 AM2014-11-25T11:15:30-05:002014-11-25T11:15:30-05:00MCPO Robert Kiesel341816<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have them in my shadow box.Response by MCPO Robert Kiesel made Nov 25 at 2014 12:16 PM2014-11-25T12:16:34-05:002014-11-25T12:16:34-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341820<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only when I fly, its required when crewing a UH60.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 12:18 PM2014-11-25T12:18:17-05:002014-11-25T12:18:17-05:00SA Eugene Breaux341887<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Especially when attending veterans events and the VA Center.Response by SA Eugene Breaux made Nov 25 at 2014 1:01 PM2014-11-25T13:01:41-05:002014-11-25T13:01:41-05:00SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS341941<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PO1 Ernie Foster I wore them everyday while on active service. Since retirement, I do not wear them.Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Nov 25 at 2014 1:42 PM2014-11-25T13:42:25-05:002014-11-25T13:42:25-05:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member341946<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When in uniform, I have mine in a pocket.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 1:46 PM2014-11-25T13:46:17-05:002014-11-25T13:46:17-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member341980<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Always, is part of your UniformResponse by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 2:04 PM2014-11-25T14:04:51-05:002014-11-25T14:04:51-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member342007<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine when in uniform only because I don't work on helicopters as a squad leader. If I have to crawl on the helicopter for something I make sure to take them off for safety reasons.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 2:21 PM2014-11-25T14:21:55-05:002014-11-25T14:21:55-05:00SSG Maurice P.342028<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i'm retired so are they..........................Response by SSG Maurice P. made Nov 25 at 2014 2:36 PM2014-11-25T14:36:23-05:002014-11-25T14:36:23-05:00SGT Patrick Abrams342029<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them most days. Defiantly wear them during all high risk sports like snowboarding.Response by SGT Patrick Abrams made Nov 25 at 2014 2:36 PM2014-11-25T14:36:25-05:002014-11-25T14:36:25-05:00SSG Jason Cherry342037<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my dog tags when command directed or when required by regulation. They aren't a fashion statement or anything.Response by SSG Jason Cherry made Nov 25 at 2014 2:46 PM2014-11-25T14:46:25-05:002014-11-25T14:46:25-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member342043<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>yes, I do. Not just because the regulation says that I should, but because I genuinely want to. I have my St. Michael's medallion on my chain and since I'm allergic to penicillin and I like to do adrenaline inducing activities I wear them in case there's a medical emergency.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 2:47 PM2014-11-25T14:47:10-05:002014-11-25T14:47:10-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member342093<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They belong girth hitched to the belt loop and stowed in the rear pocket of the combat uniform. Legs wear identification tags on their neck.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 3:37 PM2014-11-25T15:37:28-05:002014-11-25T15:37:28-05:00LTC Scott O'Neil342102<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They have been and always will be a part of my wardrobResponse by LTC Scott O'Neil made Nov 25 at 2014 3:42 PM2014-11-25T15:42:50-05:002014-11-25T15:42:50-05:00SPC Charles Brown342104<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1186" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1186-tsgt-joshua-copeland">TSgt Joshua Copeland</a>, I still wear mine, and proudly I might add. Primarily because they are the most relevant form of ID that I have. No other identification carries my religious preference, ssn, name and blood type, nothing else compares to them.Response by SPC Charles Brown made Nov 25 at 2014 3:45 PM2014-11-25T15:45:45-05:002014-11-25T15:45:45-05:00SPC Jessica Pemberton342149<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I always wore my ID tags while in Uniform when I was still in the Army. Now that I am no longer in the army I do not wear my ID tags, but I still have them.Response by SPC Jessica Pemberton made Nov 25 at 2014 4:21 PM2014-11-25T16:21:23-05:002014-11-25T16:21:23-05:001LT William Clardy342155<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I dug them out for daily wear during my trips to the sandbox, and I have almost always donned them while traveling, but I'm no longer racking up the frequent flier miles now that my days of war-profiteering and post-war profiteering are (mostly) behind me.<br /><br />On the other hand, I have started keeping a pair in the car with my turnouts so that I've got them on just in case something goes very not-right while I'm doing my volunteer firefighter thing.Response by 1LT William Clardy made Nov 25 at 2014 4:29 PM2014-11-25T16:29:37-05:002014-11-25T16:29:37-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member342157<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear them daily but they are close. Usually in my gym bag.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 4:28 PM2014-11-25T16:28:27-05:002014-11-25T16:28:27-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member342164<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them, but hooked on my belt loop and stored in my back left pocket. It's a habit I picked up from being a technician. We aren't supposed to wear any metal (rings, watches, ID tags, etc.) while working with electronics, and it gets to be a hassle to constantly take them off, if I even remember to. So I followed the advice of my NCOs, and moved then to my pocket. Plus they don't rip out any chest hair there.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 4:37 PM2014-11-25T16:37:06-05:002014-11-25T16:37:06-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member342200<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I still do. Not every day of the month, but most. And definitely for every drill weekend and unit function.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 5:04 PM2014-11-25T17:04:01-05:002014-11-25T17:04:01-05:00MAJ Ronnie Reams342247<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Still have my original RA 24 305 860 tags. Do not wear them anymore since I retired. Never got new ones with my other serial numbers. Now the Army has given me a new serial number when I lost my ID card and got another one, but I've never memorized it. Maybe I ought to get a new set of tags with the new number. However, everyone wants my SSAN and I get a blank stare when I say that I have a new SN to replace my SSAN lolResponse by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Nov 25 at 2014 5:45 PM2014-11-25T17:45:16-05:002014-11-25T17:45:16-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member342312<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Granted we are supposed to wear them, but I like to wear them mainly because I am AB+Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2014 6:34 PM2014-11-25T18:34:09-05:002014-11-25T18:34:09-05:00LTC Dr Richard Wasserman342496<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not since I retired. But everyday on active duty.Response by LTC Dr Richard Wasserman made Nov 25 at 2014 9:21 PM2014-11-25T21:21:50-05:002014-11-25T21:21:50-05:00TSgt Scott Hurley342535<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They were kept in the Mobility folder when I was in. I was even asked by someone where my dog tags were since I was not wearing them. I told her we were not allowed to wear them in the AF. She was once married to a Navy guy and he wore his all the time. <br /><br />Another reason why was for us aircraft maintainers not to get strangled since we could not wear jewelry when working on aircraft.<br /><br />The only time we did wear them was when we were deployed or during phase II exercises.Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Nov 25 at 2014 9:55 PM2014-11-25T21:55:06-05:002014-11-25T21:55:06-05:00SPC David Hannaman342570<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I've had them on my keychain for 20 yearsResponse by SPC David Hannaman made Nov 25 at 2014 10:35 PM2014-11-25T22:35:31-05:002014-11-25T22:35:31-05:00SPC(P) Jay Heenan342587<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I see a lot of Soldiers that have them hooked to their belt loops and tucked in their pockets...Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 25 at 2014 10:51 PM2014-11-25T22:51:45-05:002014-11-25T22:51:45-05:00PO1 Rick Serviss342897<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I still have them but don't put them on.Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Nov 26 at 2014 4:57 AM2014-11-26T04:57:18-05:002014-11-26T04:57:18-05:00SGT Suraj Dave342933<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was in, I wore them every day.<br /><br />When I got out I took them off, and have not put them on since. I kind of feel like people who wear them after they get out are doing it for attention.Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Nov 26 at 2014 6:40 AM2014-11-26T06:40:59-05:002014-11-26T06:40:59-05:001SG Eric Rice342938<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The latest update for the Army in AR 670-1 requires the wear of Identification Tags.Response by 1SG Eric Rice made Nov 26 at 2014 6:48 AM2014-11-26T06:48:47-05:002014-11-26T06:48:47-05:001LT Private RallyPoint Member342946<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them every day, while in uniform. Or when flying in civilian clothes. I just always have. And here in the 101st it is the Division policy to wear them around their neck while in uniform, unless there is a safety reason not too.Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 6:57 AM2014-11-26T06:57:24-05:002014-11-26T06:57:24-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member343138<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Army recently changed the uniform regulation. If I'm in uniform, period, I am wearing my ID tags because I have to.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 10:35 AM2014-11-26T10:35:14-05:002014-11-26T10:35:14-05:00SFC John Cruzat343171<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Although I'm now retired I remember the dogtag being a required accessory in the Infantry Units I was assigned to. I inspected troops daily, and on the rare occasion they were absent there were reprisals. It may be that the optempo made it essential daily wear for us but in that culture you think everyone does what you do.Response by SFC John Cruzat made Nov 26 at 2014 11:07 AM2014-11-26T11:07:40-05:002014-11-26T11:07:40-05:00PFC Zanie Young343173<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I lost mine...Response by PFC Zanie Young made Nov 26 at 2014 11:11 AM2014-11-26T11:11:35-05:002014-11-26T11:11:35-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member343190<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I guess I am in the minority in this, but I rarely wear mine. <br />It started with the fact that when I had to do desk work I tend to lean in against the desk and my dog tags tend to be at that exact spot, which hurt. So I'd take them off and then put them back on when I got up. <br />Now they sit in my car ready for SRP. <br /><br />In other ways I break the rules, I still iron and starch my uniform.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 11:27 AM2014-11-26T11:27:16-05:002014-11-26T11:27:16-05:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member343193<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sometimes I may take them off around the house or for PT but normally wear them all the time.Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 11:28 AM2014-11-26T11:28:59-05:002014-11-26T11:28:59-05:00SSG Ralph Innes343256<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have two sets of dog tags from my time in service. I am saving one for each of my boys to give when the time is right.Response by SSG Ralph Innes made Nov 26 at 2014 12:11 PM2014-11-26T12:11:28-05:002014-11-26T12:11:28-05:00SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr.343260<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wore them religiously especially on jumps and for about a month after I retired. <br />My wife got tired of them and told me take them off, im not in the army anymore. She hung them around the rear view mirror of my truck where they now live.<br />My father still wears his though.Response by SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. made Nov 26 at 2014 12:15 PM2014-11-26T12:15:55-05:002014-11-26T12:15:55-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member343594<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Given my job (aircrew) I'm not allowed, by AFI, to wear them while performing my duties in the jet. I do, however, have one in my boot laces. I will probably wear them once I leave operational flying for good. (Hopefully though, that's a long way down the pipeline.)Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 4:54 PM2014-11-26T16:54:35-05:002014-11-26T16:54:35-05:00CSM Buddy S.343668<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear them all the time, seems odd when they are not around my neck.Response by CSM Buddy S. made Nov 26 at 2014 6:08 PM2014-11-26T18:08:20-05:002014-11-26T18:08:20-05:00CPL Robby Raetz343853<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes almost everyday. I'm a deputy and there is always that chance I may need someone to know my blood type if I'm unconscious.Response by CPL Robby Raetz made Nov 26 at 2014 8:47 PM2014-11-26T20:47:27-05:002014-11-26T20:47:27-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member343896<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't even know where mine are.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 9:28 PM2014-11-26T21:28:09-05:002014-11-26T21:28:09-05:00SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee344027<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have never worn them around my neck. I always had them looped around a belt loop and in my right pocket. We did that to prevent them from coming in contact with any electrical components while working on the helicopters. When I switched to 11B/11H I continued to follow the same practice because it was more quiet. I have been out since 2008 and still carry them the same way.Response by SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee made Nov 26 at 2014 11:38 PM2014-11-26T23:38:36-05:002014-11-26T23:38:36-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member344131<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I carry them in my back pocket, never around my neck. Regardless if I am deployed or not, if I'm wearing body armor or jumping I am not wearing the tags. They are irritating and I just avoid that issue all together.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 3:07 AM2014-11-27T03:07:54-05:002014-11-27T03:07:54-05:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member344424<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since day one of being in the army I have been told that they are a part of my uniform just like my ID card. Whether they are around my neck or attached to my belt loop I always have them on. Even when in civilians I have gotten called out for being "that guy" that is always showing off he is in the military even though you are off duty. They have become a part of me.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 11:12 AM2014-11-27T11:12:54-05:002014-11-27T11:12:54-05:00Cpl Peter Martuneac344442<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear them, but I have them hanging over my bed, just as a reminder that once a Marine, always a Marine.Response by Cpl Peter Martuneac made Nov 27 at 2014 11:36 AM2014-11-27T11:36:00-05:002014-11-27T11:36:00-05:00SGT Frank Leonardo344453<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The other is my response because my job causes a safety hazzard and I would hate to have 1 and also let them get damagedResponse by SGT Frank Leonardo made Nov 27 at 2014 11:45 AM2014-11-27T11:45:31-05:002014-11-27T11:45:31-05:00Amn Shannan Fonseca344480<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am retired but want to wear mine everyday because I am blood type O negative. My only hesitation is that my last name has changed.Response by Amn Shannan Fonseca made Nov 27 at 2014 12:02 PM2014-11-27T12:02:19-05:002014-11-27T12:02:19-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member344550<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I always wore them and still do. I have to now since I have so many red ones. Been to a couple of places that messed me up a little but still rocking.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 12:46 PM2014-11-27T12:46:44-05:002014-11-27T12:46:44-05:00MSgt Chris Adams344826<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I keep them on my key ring.Response by MSgt Chris Adams made Nov 27 at 2014 5:41 PM2014-11-27T17:41:22-05:002014-11-27T17:41:22-05:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member345035<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm in an arctic environment. The metal can cause contact frostbite.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 9:43 PM2014-11-27T21:43:42-05:002014-11-27T21:43:42-05:00Capt Jeff S.345120<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wore them on AD, and then usually just those times when it was required (i.e., inspections, deployments, etc.)<br /><br />Do I wear them now? No. I'm out. <br /><br />IFF I had some kind of disorder [such as diabetes (where I might fall into a coma), or seizures], where it would be beneficial for people to know something about me (such as medical condition, blood type, known allergies. emergency contact phone #), I might wear dogtags with that info, but they would not have my SSN on them.Response by Capt Jeff S. made Nov 27 at 2014 10:54 PM2014-11-27T22:54:28-05:002014-11-27T22:54:28-05:00PO2 Private RallyPoint Member345631<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear dogs tags in memory of all those who died, got wounded, or sick protecting our country.Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2014 12:52 PM2014-11-28T12:52:54-05:002014-11-28T12:52:54-05:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member345734<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine everyday. Uniform or not. Just in case i get involved in some extremely gangsta ish...i want the docs to know my religious preference and blood type if I dont make it. bingo night is dangerous lolResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2014 2:18 PM2014-11-28T14:18:57-05:002014-11-28T14:18:57-05:00SPC Stephanie Oanes346368<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear them anymore since I am no longer in, however I keep them hanging on my rear-view mirror in my car.Response by SPC Stephanie Oanes made Nov 28 at 2014 11:29 PM2014-11-28T23:29:30-05:002014-11-28T23:29:30-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member346488<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my I.D. Tags daily except in PT's. They are part of my uniform, I dont feel right without them on.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 1:05 AM2014-11-29T01:05:10-05:002014-11-29T01:05:10-05:00SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member346834<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I use to wear them everyday. But stopped once I broke the chain. I didn't want to worry about loosing my tagsResponse by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 11:44 AM2014-11-29T11:44:20-05:002014-11-29T11:44:20-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member346845<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wear 'em everyday. Im a mechanic so at times I must take them off but I put them in my pocket. But new AR/DA PAM 670-1 changed so it is required to wear them regardless of what previous reg stated.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 11:56 AM2014-11-29T11:56:17-05:002014-11-29T11:56:17-05:00SPC Chelsea Fernandez347041<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear my dog tags because the medal irritates my neckResponse by SPC Chelsea Fernandez made Nov 29 at 2014 2:20 PM2014-11-29T14:20:55-05:002014-11-29T14:20:55-05:00SPC Dean J. Thompson347057<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear one of my old dog tags incase something happens to me. Also have two medical alert tags on same chain. One as a diabetic insulin warning and second as a blood thinner medication warning. It is also in memory of those that are still serving, those that served, our wounded and those that gave it all and didn't return to us alive.Response by SPC Dean J. Thompson made Nov 29 at 2014 2:28 PM2014-11-29T14:28:33-05:002014-11-29T14:28:33-05:00MSgt Lamont Goolsby347223<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used to wear one in my flight boot lace, that's what we were taught in the mid 80's escape and evade class during the SAC era. Besides that I never wore them.Response by MSgt Lamont Goolsby made Nov 29 at 2014 4:07 PM2014-11-29T16:07:41-05:002014-11-29T16:07:41-05:00TSgt Jackie Jones388695<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did when I was deployed, and overseas, but not stateside and I do not now. But my husband wears a specialty one I bought him with our children's photos etched on them and he has his tattooed on his arm. (He was a Marine)Response by TSgt Jackie Jones made Dec 27 at 2014 1:31 PM2014-12-27T13:31:03-05:002014-12-27T13:31:03-05:00Sgt Cody Dumont701053<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Meat Tag !!!Response by Sgt Cody Dumont made May 27 at 2015 10:09 PM2015-05-27T22:09:03-04:002015-05-27T22:09:03-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member701573<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I never even take them off to shower haha.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2015 3:19 AM2015-05-28T03:19:07-04:002015-05-28T03:19:07-04:00SGT Suraj Dave704049<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>haha dog tags... I had such a bad habit of breaking those chains in my sleep.... In the Army, I wore them everyday, except during combatives. Now that I am out of the Army, I do not wear them. I always thought people who wore them after getting out were attention seekers.Response by SGT Suraj Dave made May 28 at 2015 8:23 PM2015-05-28T20:23:55-04:002015-05-28T20:23:55-04:00MSgt Private RallyPoint Member704067<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I still wear themResponse by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2015 8:29 PM2015-05-28T20:29:43-04:002015-05-28T20:29:43-04:00SSG Skylur Britz704071<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear them during pt because (chain + chest hair = pain). I wear them the rest of the time though.Response by SSG Skylur Britz made May 28 at 2015 8:32 PM2015-05-28T20:32:33-04:002015-05-28T20:32:33-04:00PFC Joseph Schneider704082<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I never forget what I gone through to earn them.Response by PFC Joseph Schneider made May 28 at 2015 8:38 PM2015-05-28T20:38:26-04:002015-05-28T20:38:26-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member704810<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine everyday. I feel like at any time I am subject to an inspection. It is a required component of uniform. I think there are rules and policies for a reason. I mean AR670-1 was publicated for this specific reason. If I always have all my required clothing, gear, etc.. I'll always be squared away and not have to worry at last moment. I feel like the younger soldiers have a problem with military procedures and etiguette as it is. So do the right thing, wear the proper uniform and you will be succesful. I mean it may seem trivial .. You say oh just dog tags... Like everything else starts out small and turns into taking shortcuts in in every aspect.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 6:17 AM2015-05-29T06:17:21-04:002015-05-29T06:17:21-04:00Cpl Nicholas Coulter704821<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was in I wore mine daily. Now that I'm out they hang above my daughter's bed.Response by Cpl Nicholas Coulter made May 29 at 2015 6:28 AM2015-05-29T06:28:25-04:002015-05-29T06:28:25-04:00PO3 David Fries704831<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't worn my dog tags since I got out. I still have them, and I used to keep one on my key chain, but I haven't even done that in a while.Response by PO3 David Fries made May 29 at 2015 6:37 AM2015-05-29T06:37:59-04:002015-05-29T06:37:59-04:00MSgt Rob Weston705330<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I keep one laced in my boots I wear while motorcycle riding as a second way to ID my sorry Carcass if something happens to me... LolResponse by MSgt Rob Weston made May 29 at 2015 10:36 AM2015-05-29T10:36:30-04:002015-05-29T10:36:30-04:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member705347<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear my dog tags everyday, except when I have been stationed at Commands that specifically have told me not to wear them for OPSEC purposes. The biggest issue that I have is that no one knows how to UPDATE the tags. Mine are from boot camp and still have my maiden name and "no religious preference" even though I am Catholic. This is a big deal religion wise for me. However, I also have a red tag so that is another reason why.Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 10:39 AM2015-05-29T10:39:41-04:002015-05-29T10:39:41-04:00SrA Edward Vong705499<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm out, I only wear it on occasion. Not everyday.Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 29 at 2015 11:22 AM2015-05-29T11:22:00-04:002015-05-29T11:22:00-04:00TSgt Kenneth Ellis705508<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just found mine with my Zippo. I'm not looking at them but I think my social security number on it. My dad kept his on his key chain though.Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made May 29 at 2015 11:24 AM2015-05-29T11:24:39-04:002015-05-29T11:24:39-04:00SGT John Wesley705589<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I voted "No". My Son wears them everyday to school. Gotta love Him!Response by SGT John Wesley made May 29 at 2015 11:55 AM2015-05-29T11:55:57-04:002015-05-29T11:55:57-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member705619<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There's not one day that went by after I joined that I was not wearing my dog tags. Was a requirement to wear them in uniform by my units.<br /><br />After my second (final) discharge, I chucked them in the trash. Not sure why.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 12:07 PM2015-05-29T12:07:31-04:002015-05-29T12:07:31-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member705649<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being on active duty and having my first duty station overseas, I became accustomed to wearing them no matter what. After my recent deployment and returning to garrison, I've stopped wearing them outside of work, but I keep a spare set in my car at all times so they are never far.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 12:21 PM2015-05-29T12:21:19-04:002015-05-29T12:21:19-04:00CMSgt Mike Esser705912<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When deployed, official travel or haz trainingResponse by CMSgt Mike Esser made May 29 at 2015 1:48 PM2015-05-29T13:48:15-04:002015-05-29T13:48:15-04:00CPT Ahmed Faried705917<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't but it is always reason reach. On deployment I had it attached to my boots.Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made May 29 at 2015 1:49 PM2015-05-29T13:49:30-04:002015-05-29T13:49:30-04:00CH (MAJ) William Beaver705953<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am active duty. 24-7. Yes, I wear 24-7Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 29 at 2015 2:01 PM2015-05-29T14:01:56-04:002015-05-29T14:01:56-04:00PO1 William "Chip" Nagel705986<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No I keep it on my Key Chain.Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 29 at 2015 2:10 PM2015-05-29T14:10:47-04:002015-05-29T14:10:47-04:00SrA Sarah Smith706118<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I keep mine on my mirror in my car. I put a metal hamsa on the small chain with one of the tags. Sometimes when I'm getting anxious, I will reach up and hold them while I'm driving & rub my fingers over the raised side.Response by SrA Sarah Smith made May 29 at 2015 2:41 PM2015-05-29T14:41:45-04:002015-05-29T14:41:45-04:00MSgt Matthew Meindl706449<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. Have them draped over my shadow box.Response by MSgt Matthew Meindl made May 29 at 2015 4:19 PM2015-05-29T16:19:11-04:002015-05-29T16:19:11-04:00SSG Richard Reilly706529<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>AR670-1<br />Chapter 3–11. Identification tags and security identification badges <br />a. Identification tags. Wearing identification tags is governed by AR 600–8–14. <br />(1) Soldiers will wear identification tags at all times while on duty in uniform unless otherwise directed by the commander.<br />(2) Personnel will wear identification tags around the neck, except when safety considerations apply (such as during physical training).Response by SSG Richard Reilly made May 29 at 2015 4:50 PM2015-05-29T16:50:10-04:002015-05-29T16:50:10-04:00PFC Chris Hemingway706549<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Like any smart mechanic in the military though I did not wear them around my neck they were wrapped around me belt loopResponse by PFC Chris Hemingway made May 29 at 2015 4:55 PM2015-05-29T16:55:57-04:002015-05-29T16:55:57-04:00SSG Mark Ives706578<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have mine (red allergy tag included) on my keys. Probably shouldn't do it, identity theft and all, but I do.Response by SSG Mark Ives made May 29 at 2015 5:04 PM2015-05-29T17:04:00-04:002015-05-29T17:04:00-04:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member706590<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, it is part of the uniform.Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 5:07 PM2015-05-29T17:07:17-04:002015-05-29T17:07:17-04:001SG Jason Smith706651<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>when i was on active duty I wore them all the time..now that I am retired my wife wears them all the timeResponse by 1SG Jason Smith made May 29 at 2015 5:38 PM2015-05-29T17:38:00-04:002015-05-29T17:38:00-04:00SSgt Trisha Braga706653<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine only when I fly.Response by SSgt Trisha Braga made May 29 at 2015 5:38 PM2015-05-29T17:38:44-04:002015-05-29T17:38:44-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member706662<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I still do. Just not as often as I used to.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2015 5:45 PM2015-05-29T17:45:00-04:002015-05-29T17:45:00-04:00LT Charles Baird706665<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a reservist now I wear them only when on duty.Response by LT Charles Baird made May 29 at 2015 5:48 PM2015-05-29T17:48:45-04:002015-05-29T17:48:45-04:00SrA Matthew Knight706796<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I periodically wore them in ABUs until I just started getting annoyed by them being too long and me being to lazy to adjust the chain. They stay with mobility now ever since my last squadron told us to bring them in.Response by SrA Matthew Knight made May 29 at 2015 6:53 PM2015-05-29T18:53:46-04:002015-05-29T18:53:46-04:00MSG Morgan Fiszel, CPCM, CFCM707623<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't own dog tags. I wear ID tags...Response by MSG Morgan Fiszel, CPCM, CFCM made May 30 at 2015 6:32 AM2015-05-30T06:32:25-04:002015-05-30T06:32:25-04:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member707645<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do not even know if I still have mine, nor where they are if I do. But, then it has been 40 years since I left active duty (well tomorrow is 40) and nearly 25 since my last reserve duty.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 7:02 AM2015-05-30T07:02:35-04:002015-05-30T07:02:35-04:00Maj Chris Nelson707862<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used to. Not so much anymore.....not sure what changed.Response by Maj Chris Nelson made May 30 at 2015 9:53 AM2015-05-30T09:53:07-04:002015-05-30T09:53:07-04:00CSM Stuart C. O'Black708104<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mostly while deployed or flyingResponse by CSM Stuart C. O'Black made May 30 at 2015 12:07 PM2015-05-30T12:07:58-04:002015-05-30T12:07:58-04:00SSG John Bacon708110<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just had one laced up in my boot.Response by SSG John Bacon made May 30 at 2015 12:09 PM2015-05-30T12:09:45-04:002015-05-30T12:09:45-04:00SPC Shellie Pickett708151<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When i was active i wore them all the time but have recently noticed that i am unable to locate themResponse by SPC Shellie Pickett made May 30 at 2015 12:28 PM2015-05-30T12:28:25-04:002015-05-30T12:28:25-04:00SSG Donald Smith708175<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I ETS'd in 2001. I carry one on my keys. I have one on my primary suitcase. I wear a set when traveling. I have 4 spare sets that I use for various purposes.Response by SSG Donald Smith made May 30 at 2015 12:45 PM2015-05-30T12:45:16-04:002015-05-30T12:45:16-04:00SCPO Donald Johnson764847<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During boot camp, tech school and my first shipboard tour I wore my dog tags daily. Then Admiral Zumwalt happened and the culture of the Navy changed. Beards, longer hair, civies on liberty. Some where in there I forgot about my dog tags. Every now and then it would be an issue, they would be re-issued, and a short time later forgotten. I think mine are buried in a shoe box full of odds and ends collected during my career. Don't ask me where the shoe box is.Response by SCPO Donald Johnson made Jun 23 at 2015 1:32 PM2015-06-23T13:32:16-04:002015-06-23T13:32:16-04:00LTC Stephen F.765131<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I left the military in 2008. In the 1970's during basic combat training, advanced individual training and my unit assignment and during 1980's while assigned to units or in schools I generally wore my dog tags. I didn't wear them much after about 1991. <br />Last year the local sheriff's deputies confiscated my P-38 can opener which seems to be considered a weapon. <br />After that I went to my lock box and found a set of my dog tags with the original chain and attached them to my key ring with another P-38 can opener. I carry my dogs tags in my pocket as a general rule now. The dog tags plus my VA Disability ID are useful for connecting me as a veteran.<br />I am thankful I had two P-38's from the C-ration days. That little tool has been useful as a can opener, flat tip screwdriver, etc. <br />FYI <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="793507" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/793507-ltc-bill-koski">LTC Bill Koski</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="347395" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/347395-351l-counterintelligence-technician">CW5 Private RallyPoint Member</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="74449" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/74449-msg-brad-sand">MSG Brad Sand</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="663201" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/663201-sgm-steve-wettstein">SGM Steve Wettstein</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="768589" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/768589-sp5-mark-kuzinski">SP5 Mark Kuzinski</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="168853" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/168853-po1-william-chip-nagel">PO1 William "Chip" Nagel</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="563223" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/563223-po1-john-miller">PO1 John Miller</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="997892" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/997892-sp5-robert-ruck">SP5 Robert Ruck</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="567961" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/567961-11b-infantryman">SPC Private RallyPoint Member</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="271566" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/271566-po3-steven-sherrill">PO3 Steven Sherrill</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="640136" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/640136-sn-greg-wright">SN Greg Wright</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="385188" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/385188-maj-marty-hogan">Maj Marty Hogan</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1006181" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1006181-scpo-morris-ramsey">SCPO Morris Ramsey</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="7792" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/7792-3e9x1-emergency-management">TSgt Joe C.</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="170028" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/170028-cpl-joshua-caldwell">Cpl Joshua Caldwell</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="211938" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/211938-cpl-michael-thorin">SGT Michael Thorin</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1033531" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1033531-sp5-dave-shotgun-shockley">SP5 Dave (Shotgun) Shockley</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="608177" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/608177-spc-margaret-higgins">SPC Margaret Higgins</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="780368" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/780368-38a-civil-affairs-officer">LTC Private RallyPoint Member</a>Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 23 at 2015 3:16 PM2015-06-23T15:16:26-04:002015-06-23T15:16:26-04:00Sgt Tom Cunnally1025481<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I carry one of my Dog Tags on my key chain... In case the Marines call me back , cough, cough.. No seriously it has my religion and blood type if it is needed ..Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 8 at 2015 4:33 AM2015-10-08T04:33:44-04:002015-10-08T04:33:44-04:00Sgt Tom Cunnally1037603<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-63895"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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Has that changed?Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2015 5:36 PM2015-10-13T17:36:58-04:002015-10-13T17:36:58-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member1054975<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wear mine daily as I travel a lot and I feel at ease to have them on me at all times; however, I haven't found anything on AR 670-1 that mentions wearing them while in civilian clothing. I'm in the ARNG so I'm not on active duty at all times. So my question is, can I wear my ID tags on a daily basis and is there anything in AR 670-1 that would suggest otherwise?Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 11:14 AM2015-10-21T11:14:25-04:002015-10-21T11:14:25-04:00SGT David T.1160653<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Never after I got out. They are around my teddy bear's neck on my bookshelf. I've had that bear since I was a child and it represents my pre-Army life. The dog tags represent my army life. Not sure what to use for my post-army life.Response by SGT David T. made Dec 8 at 2015 3:52 PM2015-12-08T15:52:22-05:002015-12-08T15:52:22-05:00MAJ Jim Woods1160744<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have one dog tag on the keys to the Harley.........Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Dec 8 at 2015 4:23 PM2015-12-08T16:23:16-05:002015-12-08T16:23:16-05:00SSgt Marshall Franklin1324038<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I lost mine right after basic. My ex stole them. That was over 31 years ago.Response by SSgt Marshall Franklin made Feb 23 at 2016 10:57 AM2016-02-23T10:57:25-05:002016-02-23T10:57:25-05:00SGT Matthew S.1956245<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Now that I'm out I don't, and for two reasons. In my mind they are specifically a part of a military uniform, and they also have my SSN on them. Over the years I've toyed with the idea of having a set made with just my last four instead to wear for whatever reason, but never got around to it.<br /><br />When I was in, though, I wore them every day. Always around my neck up until some point in my second deployment when I started looping them around a belt loop and putting them in my pocket. The reason for that was two-fold: Safety when working on vehicles and (for better or worse) personal comfort as having the chain driven in to my neck by my body armor was rather unpleasant.<br /><br />Back in garrison, though, I returned to wearing them around my neck except when PMCS'ing vehicles.Response by SGT Matthew S. made Oct 7 at 2016 9:37 PM2016-10-07T21:37:04-04:002016-10-07T21:37:04-04:00PFC Joseph Schneider1981664<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes I've always worn my dog tags. through basic and deployment, but theirs something strange about them. Mine are black and yes they are the originals, every time i take them off i cant really think or act normally so i guess its like a security thing. but I've found a way to help solve the chain problem. take 550 cord and run the chain through it, i find its more comfortable and its quite though the jingling gets to me ever now and then. but every time i look at them i can hear the sounds of the battlefield, and remember this is me. this is what i fought for and why i still wear them.Response by PFC Joseph Schneider made Oct 16 at 2016 12:35 AM2016-10-16T00:35:45-04:002016-10-16T00:35:45-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member3496250<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does a soldier who is deployed an is going on leave. Does he have to turn in his dog tags an military idResponse by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2018 11:04 AM2018-03-30T11:04:05-04:002018-03-30T11:04:05-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member3496266<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>But do they turn them in while on leaveResponse by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2018 11:06 AM2018-03-30T11:06:34-04:002018-03-30T11:06:34-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member3496303<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>But noone is answering my question. Do u have to turn them in to command while on leaveResponse by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2018 11:13 AM2018-03-30T11:13:04-04:002018-03-30T11:13:04-04:00Matt Moon3545913<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes i still ware mine after being involved in a few carwrecks. You realize how important they are . They have your Blood Type on top of the fact that if I'm killed i can be identified wareing them puts me at peace in the remembrance of the people i served with and friends i have lost over the years .Response by Matt Moon made Apr 15 at 2018 2:49 PM2018-04-15T14:49:06-04:002018-04-15T14:49:06-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member3737009<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do, but only in the pocket of my uniform pants.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2018 9:52 PM2018-06-23T21:52:59-04:002018-06-23T21:52:59-04:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth3818100<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Every day.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 23 at 2018 12:50 PM2018-07-23T12:50:00-04:002018-07-23T12:50:00-04:00Maj John Bell3818219<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I was active duty, If I was outside of my home I had them on. When I left the service, I left then in the OOD duty hut at 2ndMarDiv HQ on the way out the door.Response by Maj John Bell made Jul 23 at 2018 1:36 PM2018-07-23T13:36:37-04:002018-07-23T13:36:37-04:00SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez3818246<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I stopped wearing them when I retired five years ago. But, somehow, someway I was able to keep track of the set that was given to me back in 1992 which were the ones I wore my entire career. I have extras from deployments. Once I went to Airborne School, I started putting them on my right side of the belt loop of my trousers. I had them like that until my last day in the Army.Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Jul 23 at 2018 1:48 PM2018-07-23T13:48:07-04:002018-07-23T13:48:07-04:00SGT Christopher Hayden3818678<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Haven't worn mine since I got out. And when I was in, I'd loop them through my belt loop and put them in my back pocket.Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jul 23 at 2018 4:32 PM2018-07-23T16:32:17-04:002018-07-23T16:32:17-04:00Sgt Randy Wilber3819028<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wore mine till I got out of the Marine Corps, but I still have them <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="563704" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/563704-11a-infantry-officer">LTC Stephen F.</a>Response by Sgt Randy Wilber made Jul 23 at 2018 6:34 PM2018-07-23T18:34:40-04:002018-07-23T18:34:40-04:00SPC Margaret Higgins3819033<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't wear my dog tags; simply, because I don't have them. Anyone: How would I go about acquiring dog tags? To what Department of the Army would I write/phone? 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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 7:16 PM2018-07-23T19:16:35-04:002018-07-23T19:16:35-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member3819378<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since getting off Active Duty, I haven’t worn my dog tags and I keep them hanging on my rear view mirror in my Jeep.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 8:44 PM2018-07-23T20:44:11-04:002018-07-23T20:44:11-04:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member3819420<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don’t wear “dog tags”, I wear identification tags. Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 9:00 PM2018-07-23T21:00:45-04:002018-07-23T21:00:45-04:00LCDR Robert S.3819463<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, but I keep one of my father's on my keychain. He had the same blood type, so I'm not worried about getting the wrong blood.Response by LCDR Robert S. made Jul 23 at 2018 9:24 PM2018-07-23T21:24:10-04:002018-07-23T21:24:10-04:00Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D.3819740<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have them but am retired.Response by Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. made Jul 23 at 2018 11:39 PM2018-07-23T23:39:55-04:002018-07-23T23:39:55-04:00SFC Dennis A.4083079<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I haven't worn them since a few days after I retired. I do still have them.Response by SFC Dennis A. made Oct 29 at 2018 8:36 AM2018-10-29T08:36:08-04:002018-10-29T08:36:08-04:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member4274509<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As National Guard, I wear them when I'm on duty.Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 8:57 AM2019-01-10T08:57:37-05:002019-01-10T08:57:37-05:00CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw4453351<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did while serving!!! Doc BradshawResponse by CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw made Mar 16 at 2019 3:11 AM2019-03-16T03:11:28-04:002019-03-16T03:11:28-04:002LT Private RallyPoint Member4455569<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Everyday!!Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2019 9:10 PM2019-03-16T21:10:11-04:002019-03-16T21:10:11-04:00Maj John Bell6675429<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While on active duty, If I was not inside my home, I wore my dog tags. During my two Rifle Bn tours and my Marine Barracks tour, every Marine had to show his dog tags, and ID card prior to securing for the day.Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 20 at 2021 12:21 AM2021-01-20T00:21:25-05:002021-01-20T00:21:25-05:00Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth8781870<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I always kept one in my boot on deployment and one around my neck also back home out of habit. BUT when I retired I gave them to my daughter at my ceremony and told her I wouldn't be needing them anymore!Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jun 12 at 2024 9:35 AM2024-06-12T09:35:56-04:002024-06-12T09:35:56-04:002014-11-22T21:10:37-05:00