Quote Originally Posted by CollinMacD View Post
Very recently I was "Piped In", as a member of the St. Andrews Society. I dress per the Black Tie occasion following the dress to the letter. The only question was wearing my miniature medals or not. I decided not too, and it was a big mistake, as ALL the military veterans in attendance wore there medals. I felt bad, almost ashamed, that I did not wear mine, as I was trying to be conservative. So next event I will wear my miniatures as I am a very proud Veteran, who earned the medals, they were not given to me. Someday I plan to join SAMS. Just wanted to share this as a Viet Nam vet, who still fosters this feeling of being a Viet Nam vet, we still suffer this feeling of being a Viet Nam veteran, those who served know what I am talking about, we think twice before we display our affiliation of serving in such an unpopular war...I am a proud Veteran of Viet Nam.....but careful because of the environment we live in.
Alan,

Thank you for your Service. Yes, it is standard to wear your miniature medals for Black tie. Hope you join SAMS, I'm sure you will enjoy it. In my Post we have quite a few Vietnam Vets. We are all Brothers and Sisters.