Quote Originally Posted by Tattoobradley
Just because that's what they've decided to wear, doesn't mean the USAF or USAFR has officially adopted the tartan. I suppose they could turn around tomorrow and take a fancy to another unclaimed tartan and agree to dress the band in it with this line of thought. Whereas something fully official would be much more "concrete?" This is all speculation of course. I'm not claiming to have the definitive answer here. I'm just working with what I've seen, not trying to stretch it into something it's not. Who is this member you're waiting for a "definitive answer" from? Is this member in a position to give a definitive answer on behalf of the USAFR?
The PAO I spoke to via e-mail said they were passing my query along to the "leader of the band". That's all I know, but I would imagine they would know the status of the tartan.

And btw, I'm not trying to "stretch it into something its not", Just asking questions -- that's what a good researcher does. It stands to reason that someone has given some sort of permission, but who knows? That's why I contacted the Band directly to find out. I have never said I have the "definitive answer". I've probably seen many of the same things you've seen in terms of sources, and to me, the facts don't add up -- hence why I am researching in attempt to get the most accurate story as possible.

T.