Should I expect a beatdown?
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Should I expect a beatdown?
Would you be offended if someone not associated with this organization in any way wore a jersey bearing this logo?
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One good thing about the USA, the people who've worn that logo into battles for more than 200 years did so, in part, to protect your right to wear it on a bike ride if you so choose.
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Good point, I think wearing the logo denotes respect for the Marines, at least I hope it does. Also, I think someone who has a family member in whatever service might want to wear one too.
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Being a prior active duty Marine (once a Marine, always a Marine), I take pride in wearing my E.G.A. jersey (Eagle, Globe and Anchor - the Marine Corps symbol pictured above). It makes me proud that others wish to wear one as well, prior service or not.
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Definitely being worn out of respect!
I also wanted to make sure that current and former Marines would not be offended by my wearing it. My father was US Army and served in Korea during and immediately after the active part of the "conflict". I have deep respect for the men and women who provide this service for our country. There was a time when I wanted to be a Marine, but I chose a different path.
Hopefully any Marines I encouter while wearing this jersey will have the open minds most of you have shown. And, lastly, an attachment, submitted for approval by the BeanyOne.... hey, I'm a Clyde, what were you expecting!?!
I also wanted to make sure that current and former Marines would not be offended by my wearing it. My father was US Army and served in Korea during and immediately after the active part of the "conflict". I have deep respect for the men and women who provide this service for our country. There was a time when I wanted to be a Marine, but I chose a different path.
Hopefully any Marines I encouter while wearing this jersey will have the open minds most of you have shown. And, lastly, an attachment, submitted for approval by the BeanyOne.... hey, I'm a Clyde, what were you expecting!?!
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I am a the pipe major of our fire departments pipe and drums band. One of the tune sets we do is the Marine Corp Hymn. Not a single one of us in the band has served in the Marines, but we play the tune out of respect for their service and sacrifice for this great country.
I also wear a 3/3 ACR (Brave Rifles) pen on my kilt, out of respect for my Brother who served in Iraq, was wounded, and just recently received the Silver Star.
I think that anyone who wishes to wear that Jersey out of respect for the men and woman who serve, should do so with pride...
My opinion..
I also wear a 3/3 ACR (Brave Rifles) pen on my kilt, out of respect for my Brother who served in Iraq, was wounded, and just recently received the Silver Star.
I think that anyone who wishes to wear that Jersey out of respect for the men and woman who serve, should do so with pride...
My opinion..
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I'm prior service Army, If someone *****es about you wearing a marine EGA jersey, get yerself an ARMY jersey... Black & Gold is cool it's assumed that any wearer of a military logo kit is done in respect. If not, THEN you can expect the beat down
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Well, it's no US Navy jersey, but it is nice
I think the general consensus amongst Vets is that it is an honor on our part to see some one wear our emblem. The only place you might run into an opposing view is wearing warfare emblems or decorations.
Those are only earned earned one way.
I think the general consensus amongst Vets is that it is an honor on our part to see some one wear our emblem. The only place you might run into an opposing view is wearing warfare emblems or decorations.
Those are only earned earned one way.
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yea, Qual badges too. I'm sure it'd be suicide for someone to wander around wearing a budweiser or the army Tower of Power that hadn't been to all the schools.
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Interesting to read the responses from folks that have served. I figured the EGA was to be worn by those that had earned the EGA.
I was an Army brat (dad passed away..) but I haven't bought Army stuff because I don't want to be mistaken as someone that has served, because I have not.
I may have to order that US Army jersey now
I was an Army brat (dad passed away..) but I haven't bought Army stuff because I don't want to be mistaken as someone that has served, because I have not.
I may have to order that US Army jersey now
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I look at it as the guy who's never been on Astana or Columbia HTC but wears their kit. How many guys wear Redskins or Bronco's or Raiders Jerseys yet weigh 120lbs? In all of these cases it's a way of honoring the organization.
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Yep.
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This is not a logo:
@ OP: I personally wouldn't be offended, but I'd be prepared to get some questions thrown your way...
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Not in my area, heck I didn't even know what it was for, kinda like if you guys saw a symbol for the Princess Pats.
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As for the jump wings thing, it was a requirement for a little time I spent with a Joint Services unit at Ft. Bragg between sea duty and shore duty as an instructor at Groton. I did my quals and never jumped again. Those guys are nuts
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My Doc in Iraq had a bunch of those devices too. Jump wings, a dive bubble, an Army CIB (he was a National Guardsman before he went Navy) and their new Combat Medic badge thing. Dude is a card carrying BAMF.
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I wear a US Marine jersey from Love2Pedal. I wear it out of respect. I am a Vietnam veteran but served in the Air Force. Nothing against the USAF jerseys, but like the USMC one better. I had a cousin wounded as a Marine in Vietnam. Anyone that wants to question me wearing it bring 'em on.
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Hmm. No one has mentioned the old definition of naval tradition: "Rum, sodomy, and the lash."
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Hey, you've got big arms so I don't think they'd hassle you. But then again, face has lots to do with avoiding the beatdown. If you've got the Stallone or Arnold look, no problem. James Woods look, expect the beatdown!
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In the last few years of the Soviet Union, it became fashionable for youth to wear Western T-Shirts. Many did not understand the language on the shirts. An American reporter asked one guy if he knew what his shirt said. The kid admitted he had no idea. It was the eagle, globe, and anchor and said United States Marine Corps!
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I was in that fine organization for 6 years,I don't have a problem with it.Most of us can turn the beating mentality off when we got out.
If you were not in the Marines and someone asks,just tell them you wear it out of respect and pride.
If you were not in the Marines and someone asks,just tell them you wear it out of respect and pride.
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I live in a Marine Corps town, Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort, and would not wear an eagle, globle, and anchor emblem out of respect of those that have earned the EGA emblem. Recruits cannot wear an EGA until they graduate boot camp.