i am a combat veteran from desert storm and i am going to d.c. for a parade.Appropriate to wear my old beret?
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You earned it --- you wear it. If anyone has anything to say about it --- ask them "and what did you do for your country?"
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If not pre-approved by your CO, this would be considered "out of uniform."\nJust because it is named US Navy Tartan does not make it an acceptable uniform piece of clothing.  See the site below:
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Go to the below link for AR 670-1 (Army regulation for the wear and appearance of the uniform - it includes pictures)
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All I know is it is part of their parade attire including the sashes. Good Luck!
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Deployed OEF-7 Afghanistan. Thanx a lot. Everyone stateside please eat a wonderful dinner, burp eat dessert, burp watch football, burp make a turkey sandwich, and have a beer for me. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. And if you get up early enough watch the parade. If you have never been deployed you will probably never understand what you take for granted. I know I didn't. Happy Holidays.
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Am I safer today than I was the day the US started our occupation of Iraq? Are all my rights and freedoms still held in the same regard by the NSA and the CIA? Have the deaths of men and women that wear the uniform, who at best reports, only had their honor to shield them from bullets and IEDs, make for anyone, anywhere, sing the praises of the American liberators? \n\nCongressman Murtha serves his country with Honor as a politician because the spilling Americans blood for no other reason than political gain is a travesty to those who swear to protect and defend. I ask the military to defend my freedom, not to lower gas prices or keep any political party in the majority. Anyone can wave a flag. I demand and expect someone in the House of Representatives to be in service to those who pledge to die for it.
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i am here now and i would suggest...lotion, your an extra unit patch for when you hit your mark youll look squared away cuz youll have yours, lots of white socks,extra shower shoes,yours will surely break after the first few months, you will have hot water...atleast 99% of the FOBs do now. Just to put it this way...your trip from the states to actual iraq will be a hurry and wait thing...youll be in kuwait for a good minute, not to mention going to other camps until you actually get to yours. Bring ear plugs( its part of your IBAS but bring an extra pair) make sure you have a flashlight for the power occasionally goes out. When you get over here you might have a chance to buy a phone like i did. Dont bother bringing phone cards because most of the places here require certain ones. DEET...yes bring some deet..flys out here are CRAZY. My room has a fridge,microwave, and tv but me and my roomy had to buy them, once you get settled in youll want to buy those things ...bring a power adapter and a power converter...if you have a playstation or things like that youll need to convert them from 220 - 110. I actually sent my DCU's home just because i dont wear them here...or the dark brown t-shirts. The laundry here usually takes 3 days turnaround..it sucks not to be able to do it on your own but you have to adjust right?Bring every pair of eye pro they have issued you because you WILL LOSE a pair or two. Body wash definatley makes life a little easier. 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner helps also. Make sure that in your pack..you pack all of your electronic gear and things youll need in a hurry ...eye pro..underware...so and and so forth..since youll be in kuwait a while you dont want to have to search through you A, B , and C bag for everything you need....Also if you can pack everything in zip lock baggies...it takes the air out and you can fit things more effectively in your duffle. you wont know your addy until about 4 weeks in. so make sure your family knows so. USO will give you gift bags while your at the air field with playing cards, beef jerkey, shit like that...and you have to take it so keep in mind that you will be gettting more things even when your bags are already full. There are also certain sizes that your carry on bag has to be so make sure that you dont pack it too full....good luck with your travel...its a long ride so get as much sleep as you can...i think youll be making a stop in ireland...get a smoke break and stretch out take a pee in an actuall latrine.....just be patient when you leave because itll be a long wait.....good luck!!! anymore questions contact me!!
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The following PDF file should clear this up, are you wearing it with an Army uniform or that of an other service. If you need further information feel free to drop me a line or visit your post library or MOS library for a deeper understanding of regulations.
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You should not go public unless you are prepared for further harassment and, perhaps, an effort at extradition (possible in some NATO countries, or by misrepresenting your own acts as something criminal and not political). The fact is that surprisingly few people will care. As a result of events in the Iraq war the military have lost any reputation they had among neutral people at home and abroad.\n\nIf you have acquired the nationality of your new country of residence, then you have substantial protection. Most deserters I have known have sought a foreign nationality as soon as feasible -- generally after marriage abroad, a few years' residence, and learning the new language.\n\nIt has now been publicized that the military are accepting recruits with serious mental problems, just to meet their quota. The events you describe simply don't make a difference and won't generate concern, much less outrage.\n\nSorry.
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http://www.rangerjoes.com/army-rankinsignia-enlisted-spec-male-dress-green-p-957.html\nyour father's may have had a "T" in the middle in place of the eagle\n\nor like this\nhttp://www.robert-mcdonald.com/rank/ram-rank-tech4.html \n\nthe lightning strawberry patch is the 25th infantry tropic lightning patch\nhttp://www.rangerjoes.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=25th+infantry+division+patch&x=21&y=12\n\nYour local Veterans administration can point you in the right direction to get military service records.\n\nlet me know what else you need to know
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Hi there!  U.S Air Force guy here. I was in Desert Storm in the early 90's.  From experience I will tell you that you should first decide what you really want to do.  Secondly, you should take advantage of the Veterans Affairs support.  They can help you transition back into the Civilian life from the Military life.
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combat infantry badge???far as I know you had to be Inf 11B, and been in a combat action.
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The combat patch goes on the right shoulder and it should go opposite the way it fits on the left shoulder.  Take a look at how the Division CSM is wearing his patch.  Just reverse to go on the other side.\n\nWhen in doubt, call Marlowe White at 1-800-255-6136.  While they are a commercial company, they have been making uniforms since Washington crossed the Delaware (okay since 1879) and they will give you the straight skinny.  They are good folks.  \n\nMy last source shows the awarding of the combat patch to the Rainbow Division.  Congratulations.
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if it's been longer than 5 years since you got out of the service just fax a copy of your dd2214 and a completed SF-180 to the VA in St. Louis. if you have any problems with this just ask me, i do this for soldiers in my battalion 5-6 times a week
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I was stationed at Ft. Belvor VA--right next door to DC.   (MP)   I was there a year.     Easy duty!!  did lots of traffic and Arlington funerals.
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No. I was honorably discharged just before Desert Shield. The closest I came was when we were on 24 hour alert for Operation Just Cause in 1989.\n\nEven if I re-enlisted, I was scheduled to be rotated to shore duty.
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NO! I'm a Viet-Nam veteran,I suffer from P.T.S.D.islolation is what I do most.I avoid crowds.