[A.A. Cunningham]

The only device(s) authorized for wear on utilities are rank insignia and devices like wings(aviator, jump, recon, etc.) scuba or BUDS(SEALs). Ribbons are not to be worn on anything but what is known as a service uniform. During the Vietnam War it became chic among anti-war types to adorn their utilities with ribbons, aka fruit salad, to attempt to give credibility to their protests/actions by saying "Look at me, I've been there and done that so you must take what I'm saying and doing as gospel." They are part of the shtick just as Kerry's testimony before the Senate was an act.

[yhwhsman]

The only device(s) authorized for wear on utilities are rank insignia and devices like wings(aviator, jump, recon, etc.) scuba or BUDS(SEALs). Ribbons are not to be worn on anything but what is known as a service uniform.

Thanks A A. How anyone can believe Kerry is presidential material is absolutely astounding to me.