[SF Republican]

I have wondered for some time; why is it the American flag is backwards on a soldiers uniform?

[evets]

" To wear our country's flag properly, the field of stars should be worn closest to your heart. Thus, if your patch is to be worn on your LEFT sleeve, use a left flag. For patches worn on your RIGHT sleeve, use a "right" or "reversed field" flag."

[carolinablonde]

It only looks backward on the right shoulder.

The patch is displayed so that the flag looks the way it would if it were being carried into battle on a staff.

[excalibur1701]

It's backwards so a Ambulance driver can view it. <

[RoadTest]

"I have wondered for some time; why is it the American flag is backwards on a soldiers uniform?"

I know the answer to that. It's a picky product of small minds. (not the General's) But when I worked at a large car company as a graphic designer I made a decal for both sides of the car that contained an American flag. My supervisor said "You need two decals. I said, "I do? What for?" "Because the flag seen from the other side of the car will be blown the other way by the wind". I'm not making this up.