Quote Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan View Post
For what it's worth, I don't claim to understand why awards are looked at differently. Rather just expressing my understanding. I reserve the right to be wrong
Well, USMC regulations state that honorably discharged Vets may wear medals, ribbons and badges with civilian attire "at appropriate civic and patriotic occasions". I don't know about the other services, but I suspect they have similar regs. So if you earned it, flaunt it. I do know that a piper (active duty) played at the Retreat at 8th & I (USMC Hdqtrs) in a Leatherneck kilt and dress blue blouse.