Approval for Wearing Military Awards On Civilian Clothes?

• Aqua-Sky

  11 Nov 10, 00:19

  Hi, was curious abt seeing some TV channels showing USA, UK, even Malaysia veteren/ retirees wearing military awards on civilian clothes for gatherings of a military theme. It was stated in one of the US websites that veterans and retirees are encouraged to wear their awards and medals. Veterans don't need to wear their medals only if they're in a parade. "Wear them when you go play golf. Wear them when you go to the store. Let America know that you took that oath and served."

  Does MINDEF approve NSmen/ retirees wearing military awards on civilian clothes for gatherings of a military theme locally & in other foreign countries? If I am invited for foreign military theme, should I approach MINDEF for approval?

• Mudtimud

  21 Nov 10, 01:14

  hmmm... imagine what it'll be like if you see someone on the orchard road wearing his school sportsday medal.

• βέτά

  21 Nov 10, 01:20

   

  You will look like this guy.

   

  http://www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/317874

   

   

• Aqua-Sky

  23 Nov 10, 23:01

  was thinking if got invited for foreign military event with some generals, can put on my badges there on my coat, then can talk things smoother.

• ditzy

  23 Nov 10, 23:05

  For fark.

• Aqua-Sky

  24 Nov 10, 12:22

  ditzy, u handle diplomatic issues?

• ditzy

  24 Nov 10, 12:29

  No. Should I?

• jupjup

  24 Nov 10, 18:23

  So what awards or medals you have gained so far? Is it of importance? Combatant medals?

• the Bear

  24 Nov 10, 18:27

  you want to wear the cigarette butt and the colour television on your shirt to work?  

• Hitman 778

  24 Nov 10, 18:28

  i think everyone shouldnt wear underwear at all in this case.