Should I wear my ASU to my daughter's high school graduation?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:11:08 -0500

My daughter really wants me to wear my dress uniform to her high school graduation. I think it's a little weird, but not against reg's, what are your thoughts?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 3:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:14:44 -0500

I say yes!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 3:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:29:21 -0500

Might as well I don't see why not

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 3:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:42:31 -0500

She's proud of her dad, go for it.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Mar 8 at 2016 4:56 AM

Capt Tom Brown — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 04:56:33 -0500

By all means do it. She is as proud of you as you are of her.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 5:39 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:39:47 -0500

Definitely... Wouldn't think twice about it...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 6:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:30:05 -0500

Your daughter is proud of you! I would be thrilled if my daughter asks me to wear mine. These little favors create lifelong memories for your daughter, and there will be less and less opportunity as she goes to college and moves on.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Mar 8 at 2016 6:36 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:36:27 -0500

I think it detracts from the attention that she would get on her big day, but if that's really what she wants, then I'd wear them to make her happy. Congratulations (in advance) on her graduation.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 6:40 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 06:40:58 -0500

Definitely do it. It will give the other graduates something to aspire to.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 7:04 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:04:20 -0500

If it will make your daughter happy I'd say do it. It's her graduation after all.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Mar 8 at 2016 7:18 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:18:47 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Brother is sounds to me that your daughter is very proud of you. Be there for her and wear your ASUs the best you have worn them.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 7:30 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:30:18 -0500

This would be a great chance for you to show a positive image of a Soldier supporting and being proud of their Family. Without our Families, we can't do what we do every day in the military. You have a chance to be an ambassador for the Army in the public's eye, so take advantage of this. Go for it!

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Mar 8 at 2016 8:19 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:19:10 -0500

Nothing wrong with it at all, go for it, be as proud of your service as your daughter is. My oldest son requested I wear my uniform for his Senior Night when he played football, how could I not!

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Mar 8 at 2016 8:41 AM

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:41:49 -0500

A few thoughts:
- Nothing in regulation that I am aware of that forbids wearing ASUs to a civilian event (other than political events).
- The best advertisement for the Army is our currently serving members.
- Your daughter has asked you to wear your uniform.
- Based upon above, wear your ASU.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 8:45 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:45:58 -0500

Go for it! She's proud of you and what your family represents man. If anything, it'll make her happier on an already momentous occasion

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 9:00 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:00:11 -0500

It is her day and she wants to share it with you. Rock that Uniform Proudly.

Response by SSG Byron Hewett made Mar 8 at 2016 9:01 AM

SSG Byron Hewett — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:01:50 -0500

YES!!☺

Response by SPC Joel Willman made Mar 8 at 2016 9:27 AM

SPC Joel Willman — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:27:46 -0500

Make her Proud, as she is proud of you, as my Daughter asked the same of me.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 9:42 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:42:39 -0500

Do it. It's her day.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 9:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:46:43 -0500

Wear them LOUD AND PROUD for your daughter. While the graduation is her moment to shine, she appears to want to share the light with her dad that she is highly proud of.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 10:13 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:13:40 -0500

I personally would not - the day is about the graduates, not you. Uniforms draw a lot of attention.
Having said that, you have done a few things right if your daughter is that proud of her daddy.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Mar 8 at 2016 12:34 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:34:50 -0500

Your daughter wants to honor your service? Seems like a no-brainer to me. Not only will you make her happy, you'll influence, in some manner, every young mind that sees you that day.

Response by SP5 Caleb B made Mar 8 at 2016 1:57 PM

SP5 Caleb B — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:57:38 -0500

Do it, that simple.

If I were to get back into service and see my daughter graduate I would wear mine.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 1:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:58:51 -0500

Definitely

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2016 2:19 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:19:56 -0500

Go for it.

Response by SSG Jesse Cheadle made Mar 8 at 2016 2:50 PM

SSG Jesse Cheadle — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:50:30 -0500

Do it. She is proud of you and looks up tp you. It is not against regs. I have been to my sons school in uniform many times. It is a crermonious occasion.

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Mar 8 at 2016 2:54 PM

CPL Brendan Hayes — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:54:02 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I have a hard time saying no to my daughter, so I would do it for sure. She is clearly proud of you and what you do, so I would oblige her on this.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2016 5:52 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:52:14 -0500

She's proud of you, wear it and you be proud of her.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2016 1:33 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:33:50 -0500

You helped get her through High School (and through Life) by (I hopefully assume) proudly wearing that uniform. She was proud of you then, and she obviously wants to "show you off" now because of that same pride she has in you and who you are. This is one of those "DUH" questions and answers, SSG Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Mar 9 at 2016 11:38 PM

SGT Francis Wright — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:38:30 -0500

Are you as proud of your service, as your daughter is? If so wear the uniform, if my daughter wanted me to wear mine; I would because I am proud of my service.

Response by CH (COL) Geoff Bailey made Mar 12 at 2016 2:46 AM

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 02:46:08 -0500

Go for it. She will never forget your honor for her on a special day.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2016 12:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:46:50 -0400

If my daughters asked me to wear mine, I'd do it. She's proud of your profession, things you have done, and to everyone know you are her father. Just watch the pride in her walking alongside you and surely this would be a memorable time for the both of you. Unfortunately for me, I'd be retired when my girls walk across the stage. Good luck brother.

Response by CH (MAJ) Scott Fluegel made Mar 17 at 2016 2:51 PM

CH (MAJ) Scott Fluegel — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:51:28 -0400

Since your daughter has asked you to wear your ASUs, I would wear it. She is obviously proud of you, and this would make this great day even better. Congratulations.

Response by CH (LTC) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2016 5:35 PM

CH (LTC) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:35:06 -0400

I did to all my kids graduations. They were so proud!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2016 7:17 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:17:29 -0400

Yeah I would say go for it, do it for her

Response by MSG(P) Roger Billings made Mar 23 at 2016 7:43 PM

MSG(P) Roger Billings — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:43:15 -0400

I wore mine to my sons. And my other son requested I wear my blues to his wedding if the child wants you to you do it after all it says something about them and how they feel about you

Response by CW4 Brian Haas made Apr 4 at 2016 12:08 AM

CW4 Brian Haas — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:08:19 -0400

I wore mine to my son's graduation. His request. It was absolutely worth it. Shows how proud your kids are of you!!

Response by MSG David Johnson made May 16 at 2016 12:22 PM

MSG David Johnson — Mon, 16 May 2016 12:22:21 -0400

Wear it!!!!
For one it will bring attention to the military for the younger generation, and secondly, your daughter is proud enough of you to ask that you wear your dress uniform.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 6:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:17:46 -0400

It's not against regs as you said, so if it would make your daughter happy, I say do it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 19 at 2018 12:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:54:26 -0400

I feel ya. However, it's her special day and she wants to show you off. I say wear it proudly.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2018 3:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:04:33 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member Staff, Do it! You will later regret if you don’t please her, on such a noble request. My Congratulations to your Family, on her Graduation!

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 20 at 2018 3:34 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:34:07 -0400

IMHO, not a big deal as long as you wear it to standards.

Response by SSG Phillip Trezza made Jun 20 at 2018 3:39 PM

SSG Phillip Trezza — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:39:39 -0400

That's awesome. Go for it!

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jun 20 at 2018 3:50 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:50:13 -0400

Wear it, wear it correctly and with pride if your kid wants you to.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 20 at 2018 4:32 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:32:23 -0400

I would!

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2018 4:48 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:48:54 -0400

Don't you even dare think you are not justified in wearing your ASU to your daughter's graduation. You were given that uniform to wear it. The Army expects you to wear it for appropriate military functions, AND wants you to wear it for equally important civilian events. What a great opportunity to make your daughter as proud of you as you are of her.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jun 20 at 2018 5:52 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:52:55 -0400

It’s your DAUGHTER! Suck it up! Wear the monkey suit

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 20 at 2018 7:17 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:17:56 -0400

"My daughter really wants me to wear my dress uniform to her high school graduation"
That right there is all you need to know.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Mar 15 at 2021 1:04 AM

SMSgt Bob W. — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:04:40 -0400

It is your daughter's DAY, not yours. Wear conservative dress and enjoy the moment with her.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made May 16 at 2021 7:55 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 16 May 2021 19:55:20 -0400

I wouldn't say I would wear a Tutu, but my Dress Greens shrank away many years ago until they only fit in my old footlocker. If your daughter wants it to hell with anyone else's opinion.

Response by LTC David Brown made May 16 at 2021 8:04 PM

LTC David Brown — Sun, 16 May 2021 20:04:19 -0400

I would wear them, she s very proud of you and what you have done. My son asked me to wear my dress greens to his basic graduation. He then proudly introduced to his Drill Instructors who had to salute me. He got a kick out of that!

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made May 16 at 2021 8:39 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Sun, 16 May 2021 20:39:43 -0400

I'd say yes if its really what she wants.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made May 17 at 2021 12:41 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Mon, 17 May 2021 00:41:39 -0400

Who's day is it, hers or yours? I think we know your answer and plan. Climb to Glory!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2021 12:43 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 May 2021 00:43:24 -0400

Do it.

Response by SSG Byron Hewett made May 17 at 2021 5:23 AM

SSG Byron Hewett — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:23:35 -0400

Why not? its a special occasion and there is nothing in AR 670-1 that says that you cant and your doing it to honor her besides you'd wear them when she gets married right so this just as appropriate.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made May 17 at 2021 6:48 AM

MSG Greg Kelly — Mon, 17 May 2021 06:48:13 -0400

I would wear your dress uniform according to the AR 670-1 and make your daughter a happy young lady.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made May 17 at 2021 9:04 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Mon, 17 May 2021 09:04:57 -0400

Normally, my answer would be no, because wearing your bling tends to detract from the person upon whom the focus should be centered. But if she - the person being honored - has requested it, then I think it is OK.

I would, however, caution, that your daughter is (presumedly) not the ONLY person being honored. For that reason, I would probably wear full "Class A" uniform while escorting her (i.e. before and after the ceremony), but drop the coat and downgrade to Class Bs when sitting in the bleachers.

Response by SSG Ken Potts made Jun 5 at 2021 7:39 PM

SSG Ken Potts — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:39:40 -0400

If you want.