Wearing your uniform as a veteran
EE809ABB-973A-4CE4-86B5-7DF9C6571BD2.jpg84931E51-806D-4CF5-B2A3-2FC31B9A831C.jpg85AE965B-954C-41FE-B67C-01D0FEC6EAED.jpg[ Iwas invited to attend my old high school’s now Naval Junior ROTC annual inspection and review. Yes, I did want to wear my uniform. In my case I finished as a lowly O-3. I had two shooting ribbons not even a geedunk although I had been on the Cambodia and Vietnam evacuations with 1st Bn 4th Marines in 1974. My awards trickled in over the years got my geedunk in 2003.Checked the regs, yes you can. Dress uniforms are recommended, working uniforms may be worn, combat uniforms are strictly prohibited. Appropriate occasions are military or family occasions. It’s strictly prohibited to wear the uniform to a political demonstration. Hair and weight must be within regulation. Anyway just a bit of guidance for those interested. I enjoyed it and was in the reviewing party, 72 y.o. LT on a cane!
Even bought a new tropical white uniform.
L-R: old LT. Hiding his cane; today’s cadets recognized for smart appearance and military knowledge, myself at left as a cadet corporal squad leader, 1965 army JROTC yes real M-1s
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