Former Ranger wear of the Ranger Crest on Civies?

panthersix · Post by **panthersix** » October 6th, 2008, 4:30 pm

Greetings all current and former Rangers,

Is it OK for an alumni of one of the Bn's to wear the Ranger Crest on the lapel of a sport coat on Veteran's Day? The VA urges Veterans to wear their medals on Veteran's Day:

http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressre ... fm?id=1193

However, I'd rather just wear the Ranger Crest.

Thanks for the input!

Doc McCalip

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » October 6th, 2008, 4:31 pm

I would say do it...there isn't a regulation against it.

Baseplate · Post by **Baseplate** » October 6th, 2008, 4:57 pm

What are they going to do to you rip off your civvies and run you out of town

panthersix · Post by **panthersix** » October 6th, 2008, 5:13 pm

Baseplate wrote:What are they going to do to you rip off your civvies and run you out of town

Nope, only another Ranger will know what it means and then we'll start the Bona Fides checkin! Takes much less than 6 degrees of separation to verify another Ranger!

Except for you turds that is

Thanks for the input!

Doc McCalip

rgrokelley · Post by **rgrokelley** » October 6th, 2008, 8:00 pm

In a nutshell, its America. You can wear what you want. I don't think there is going to be a "crest" police to track you down.

RangerX · Post by **RangerX** » October 6th, 2008, 10:45 pm

I've worn a crest every Veterans' day since I got out. About the only conversation it generates is "It's Veterans' day?".

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » October 7th, 2008, 7:13 am

For more than 30 years I have worn a Scroll, Crest, or Tab with Wings pin on the lapel of suit jacket or sport coat everytime I wear one. Most civilians have no clue. Do it, and not just on Veterans Day, and you will occasionally meet a Brother.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 7th, 2008, 7:29 am

Most people don't know what any badges mean. Those who do will welcome you.

garyedolan · Post by **garyedolan** » October 7th, 2008, 8:36 am

My law office is decorated with my military service paraphernalia. On the lapel of the suite I wear every work day is a beautifully crafted unit scroll made for me by one of my LRRPs---I swear most New Yorkers have absolutely no clue or just don't care...
But, it is nice on those rare occasions that someone recognizes the scroll because their relative/friend was a RANGER...

Oto-Man · Post by **Oto-Man** » October 7th, 2008, 9:32 am

Wear it....you earned it.

Cliv might call you out as a poser...but we can deal with that here...

Black 6 · Post by **Black 6** » October 7th, 2008, 10:04 am

Wear it, if they don't like it, tell them to "nutrio mei gallo".

Latin for "suck (suckle) my cock"