AKB: A question for those who have served

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Team, I didn’t serve, mom’s side is flush with those who did and are. I’m pro military and pro blue (lots of blue friends)
so with that out of the way, how do you feel about civilians wearing this sports gear if like me you haven’t served?
I love the stuff but don’t want to misrepresent myself.
im a bit worried its similar to wearing a $159 Ferrari hoodie but you drive an emira.
check this sick gear:

https://www.fanatics.com/t-3444+c-6878?vap=1&_s=fb-social-FF&&utm_campaign=Fanatics-US-EN-RET-NFL-Multi-Team-20260921_STS_DCA&utm_term=S%3DRET%7CD%3DFanatics%7CL%3DNFL%7CT%3DPhiladelphiaEagles%7CA%3DAutoplacements%7CC%3DUS%7CP%3DPUSH_2025&utm_content=E%3DPRODUCT-STS_DCA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=120252081018620071&utm_position=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUenN9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUO1TeW8OLjK2wnygj6tgoXWMR5QuP2V4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAGrOKGGx1L3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe8r6BulCZQLRWbGEkmUpz_UHrP358TD81PjJdrk75SLgTMsBvFczRGPI6BWw_aem_vM0NKOpE6htY4TTZJawF2w&utm_id=120252080976010071

edit: is it like wearing a $159 Notre Dame hoodie but you have an associates from the Ville?

 

[Nitt1300]

I don't see an issue- they are called salute to service, not claiming veteran status.

Wearing something like "Army Veteran" on a hat or a"DD214 Alumni" shirt that would be another thing

 

[Midnighter]

I don't see an issue- they are called salute to service, not claiming veteran status.

Wearing something like "Army Veteran" on a hat or a"DD214 Alumni" shirt that would be another thing

Also no issue here; I do get annoyed at people wearing shirts with uber patriotic sayings on them like ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ with a skull and flag and machine guns. Bigger pet peeve is my FIL who is a retired reservist but all his retired military stuff makes no mention of reserve status and he never mentions it when people ask where he served and what he did. His combined duty over 20 years is less than my one active duty tour.

 

[Lil Nicky Scarfo]

Also no issue here; I do get annoyed at people wearing shirts with uber patriotic sayings on them like ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ with a skull and flag and machine guns. Bigger pet peeve is my FIL who is a retired reservist but all his retired military stuff makes no mention of reserve status and he never mentions it when people ask where he served and what he did. His combined duty over 20 years is less than my one active duty tour.

The various military/veterans subreddits have a field day with your first point. Pretty funny threads.

 

[AcademicProbation]

Team, I didn’t serve, mom’s side is flush with those who did and are. I’m pro military and pro blue (lots of blue friends)
so with that out of the way, how do you feel about civilians wearing this sports gear if like me you haven’t served?
I love the stuff but don’t want to misrepresent myself.
im a bit worried its similar to wearing a $159 Ferrari hoodie but you drive an emira.
check this sick gear:

https://www.fanatics.com/t-3444+c-6878?vap=1&_s=fb-social-FF&&utm_campaign=Fanatics-US-EN-RET-NFL-Multi-Team-20260921_STS_DCA&utm_term=S%3DRET%7CD%3DFanatics%7CL%3DNFL%7CT%3DPhiladelphiaEagles%7CA%3DAutoplacements%7CC%3DUS%7CP%3DPUSH_2025&utm_content=E%3DPRODUCT-STS_DCA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=120252081018620071&utm_position=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUenN9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUO1TeW8OLjK2wnygj6tgoXWMR5QuP2V4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAGrOKGGx1L3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe8r6BulCZQLRWbGEkmUpz_UHrP358TD81PjJdrk75SLgTMsBvFczRGPI6BWw_aem_vM0NKOpE6htY4TTZJawF2w&utm_id=120252080976010071

edit: is it like wearing a $159 Notre Dame hoodie but you have an associates from the Ville?

“The Ville”. That still a thing? Was cool in the early 70s.
BTW I served 11Bush. I chuckle when non-combats try to look hard

 

[NEPA Lion]

I don't see an issue- they are called salute to service, not claiming veteran status.

Wearing something like "Army Veteran" on a hat or a"DD214 Alumni" shirt that would be another thing

Said best

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Thanks boys.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

What's the question?

 

[Tgar]

Tgar served, he wears the gear. Tgar has friends who did not serve, they also wear the gear. It’s NFL gear, what’s not to love?

Not sure what your concern is. Go buy some gear And Enjoy wearing it!

Tgar is a little disappointed in the all black look this year. The gray series was solid as the graphics are black, same with the brown series and fatigue color. The Black just isn’t wowing Old Tgar. ( plus, he has a stack of this stuff ).

 

[stevekjr87]

I don't see an issue- they are called salute to service, not claiming veteran status.

Wearing something like "Army Veteran" on a hat or a"DD214 Alumni" shirt that would be another thing

I was on the USS Lawrence DD-214 from 88AUG26-90MAR30

 

[Rocco3]

Team, I didn’t serve, mom’s side is flush with those who did and are. I’m pro military and pro blue (lots of blue friends)
so with that out of the way, how do you feel about civilians wearing this sports gear if like me you haven’t served?
I love the stuff but don’t want to misrepresent myself.
im a bit worried its similar to wearing a $159 Ferrari hoodie but you drive an emira.
check this sick gear:

https://www.fanatics.com/t-3444+c-6878?vap=1&_s=fb-social-FF&&utm_campaign=Fanatics-US-EN-RET-NFL-Multi-Team-20260921_STS_DCA&utm_term=S%3DRET%7CD%3DFanatics%7CL%3DNFL%7CT%3DPhiladelphiaEagles%7CA%3DAutoplacements%7CC%3DUS%7CP%3DPUSH_2025&utm_content=E%3DPRODUCT-STS_DCA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=120252081018620071&utm_position=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUenN9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUO1TeW8OLjK2wnygj6tgoXWMR5QuP2V4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAGrOKGGx1L3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe8r6BulCZQLRWbGEkmUpz_UHrP358TD81PjJdrk75SLgTMsBvFczRGPI6BWw_aem_vM0NKOpE6htY4TTZJawF2w&utm_id=120252080976010071

edit: is it like wearing a $159 Notre Dame hoodie but you have an associates from the Ville?

So you're pro blue does that make you a scuba diver.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

So you're pro blue does that make you a scuba diver.

Nope, that’d be sluggo.

 

[Fox Chapel Lion II]

I was on the USS Lawrence DD-214 from 88AUG26-90MAR30

Sailed with the Larry many times! I was across Pier 24 on JOSEPHUS DANIELS.

 

[Roar More]

Army vet here. No problem with it if that's what you want.

I do have a question for the Navy vets. What's with the blue camo uniforms? Is that supposed to make you hard to find if you fall overboard?

 

[Tgar]

Army vet here. No problem with it if that's what you want.

I do have a question for the Navy vets. What's with the blue camo uniforms? Is that supposed to make you hard to find if you fall overboard?

Maybe.

 

[Nitt1300]

Army vet here. No problem with it if that's what you want.

I do have a question for the Navy vets. What's with the blue camo uniforms? Is that supposed to make you hard to find if you fall overboard?

Navy vet here. and I've always wondered the same. We wore old school unis in my day.

 

[PSUHarry]

Team, I didn’t serve, mom’s side is flush with those who did and are. I’m pro military and pro blue (lots of blue friends)
so with that out of the way, how do you feel about civilians wearing this sports gear if like me you haven’t served?
I love the stuff but don’t want to misrepresent myself.
im a bit worried its similar to wearing a $159 Ferrari hoodie but you drive an emira.
check this sick gear:

https://www.fanatics.com/t-3444+c-6878?vap=1&_s=fb-social-FF&&utm_campaign=Fanatics-US-EN-RET-NFL-Multi-Team-20260921_STS_DCA&utm_term=S%3DRET%7CD%3DFanatics%7CL%3DNFL%7CT%3DPhiladelphiaEagles%7CA%3DAutoplacements%7CC%3DUS%7CP%3DPUSH_2025&utm_content=E%3DPRODUCT-STS_DCA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=120252081018620071&utm_position=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUenN9wZG9mAWZkaWQWUO1TeW8OLjK2wnygj6tgoXWMR5QuP2V4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAGrOKGGx1L3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe8r6BulCZQLRWbGEkmUpz_UHrP358TD81PjJdrk75SLgTMsBvFczRGPI6BWw_aem_vM0NKOpE6htY4TTZJawF2w&utm_id=120252080976010071

edit: is it like wearing a $159 Notre Dame hoodie but you have an associates from the Ville?

I just never understood the camo thing for everyday life. Who are we hiding from?

 

[Nitt1300]

I just never understood the camo thing for everyday life. Who are we hiding from?

ICE?

 

[SkiSkiSki]

Army vet here. No problem with it if that's what you want.

I do have a question for the Navy vets. What's with the blue camo uniforms? Is that supposed to make you hard to find if you fall overboard?

They phased them out in 2019. The Navy transitioned to a woodland-green, tan, and black pattern as the primary shore working uniform, while shipboard personnel returned to flame-resistant coveralls and utility wear. One of the reasons for doing that was exactly what you said, if a sailor fell overboard the uniform worked too well—blending perfectly with the ocean water and making it extremely difficult for search-and-rescue teams to spot them.

 

[leinbacker]

I guess you never bought anything from Jim's Army Navy at State College.

 

[leinbacker]

Army vet here. No problem with it if that's what you want.

I do have a question for the Navy vets. What's with the blue camo uniforms? Is that supposed to make you hard to find if you fall overboard?

Well, before the blue camo they used the denim pants and lighter blue cotton shirt - so there is that.

 

[Missileer]

Air Force retiree here. Go for it. 99.9% of military folks have no issue with this.

 

[kgilbert78]

Mrs KG has one of those camo hats she got from the Blue Jackets--she wears it to honor her day who was a Korea vet.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

No problem with military theme wearing.

 

[SkiSkiSki]

No problem with military theme wearing.

It's that crappy Eagles stuff on it that makes it unwearable.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

It's that crappy Eagles stuff on it that makes it unwearable.

Lol!

 

[Chumboshifko1]

It's that crappy Eagles stuff on it that makes it unwearable.

I see the tsitee,69 has been stalking again.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

It's that crappy Eagles stuff on it that makes it unwearable.

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