Wow, was I shocked to see this as a topic. And I noticed no one really defended the military perspective, so I will go against the grain and say.
Being a Navy Senior Chief and former Recruiter in New Orleans, I am insulted that you guys have the nerve to question any member of the Military and how they wear thier uniform, unless you have walked in their shoes. Secondly like one member mentioned, if you are that appauled by the member and the reason's they wear their uniform and you really want to know, why don't you just ask them, I am sure they will love to school you on why.
Every branch of service has rules to wearing and when you can wear the uniform, including the BDU's, Service Dress and Full Dress uniforms. If you see a service member in a grocery store, gas station, bar or where ever they are probably in regulation, (wheather most of you think it is tacky or not), especially those near a militray bases, becasue they would probably get reported if caught by a superior. Now that's not to say I have not had to pull military members aside for either wearing a uniform in correctly (usually being uncovered) or the worng uniform for the area, but for non member to sit on hear and bash our service men and woman for what they take pride is riduclous when some of you on here could not hold a candle to the job they do for this country. As for women loving a man in uniform, there are other things that play into that and that's not all inclusive to the uniform, but what the man in the uniform suppose to represent. Having traveled all over the world, weather you like it or not, yes there are women that love a man in unoform, get over it. Also some companies promote wearing of the uniform for discounts in games, food, even bars. etc. So again the next time you see a person in uniform somewhere you think he should be not be, instead of turning up your lip to them, you should be thanking them for your peace of mind..
