Marine Fights to Wear Uniform in HS Graduation

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I say let the guy wear his uniform, I dont know what the big deal is. He has earned the right to wear it and he would even wear it to church and his wedding etc. So what makes a HS graduation so different that it cant recognize what this kid has done and the sacrafice that he is about to make??? Thoughts????
 
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Sometimes we trip over ourselves trying to be too fair to "others". Just let him wear it.
 
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Sometimes we trip over ourselves trying to be too fair to "others". Just let him wear it.

But, but, but what about the Japanese who are apparently frothing at the mouth to wear a kimono?

I know, as a mostly Scottish-American, I would feel absolutely offended if I couldn't wear a kilt.


I guess personal culture and military service are exactly the same in some people's eyes.
 
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"Her son initially was to graduate in May 2008 but finished a semester late. "

So this is basically only an issue because the kid ain't too bright.
 
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"Her son initially was to graduate in May 2008 but finished a semester late. "

So this is basically only an issue because the kid ain't too bright.

He's a Marine, what do you expect?
 
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I wonder how the military would have responded if he asked to wear a cap and gown for his boot camp graduation :question:
 
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I wonder how the military would have responded if he asked to wear a cap and gown for his boot camp graduation :question:

Buttstroke to the chin. Guaranteed. Either that or he'd be the lead car in the "Barracks 500".
 
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If his experience in High School meant anything to him, he should wear his cap and gown.

The USMC is a distinct part of his life and unless his school has a Navy Jr.ROTC program, his service should be kept separate.
 
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If his experience in High School meant anything to him, he should wear his cap and gown.

The USMC is a distinct part of his life and unless his school has a Navy Jr.ROTC program, his service should be kept separate.

That's where it gets sticky. If I read that article correctly... he's Active Duty in the Marines. Since he's Active Duty (and the USMC prescribes Dress Blues for any formal occasion) he actually should wear his Blues.

I went through in 2003, but from what I understand Dress Blues are issued now, so he should actually be given leeway because of the USMC's Uniform Regs.
 
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That's where it gets sticky. If I read that article correctly... he's Active Duty in the Marines. Since he's Active Duty (and the USMC prescribes Dress Blues for any formal occasion) he actually should wear his Blues.

I went through in 2003, but from what I understand Dress Blues are issued now, so he should actually be given leeway because of the USMC's Uniform Regs.

if that's the case, he should have never asked for permission and just show up to graduation in his dress uniform.
 

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