Stars on Badges

[JohnKachenmeister]

Add me to the chorus.  Lose the stupid wing patch.  You are too young to claim senility.

[SAR-EMT1]

I have bowed to pressure and removed the patch. However, sad as it was, the waxy crap has mutated the shirt material and as a result it had to be destroyed. I got a new shirt today.

But this whole excersize just proved my point. That the change should have included the ability to wear out what we had until no longer servicable OR the shirt required a change; ae- putting on new insignia. 

Was the Wing patch on the shirt? - YES
Did having a Wing patch on my shirt or not, have an effect on my bearing, positive image, or ability to do my job? - no
Did I keep the uniform as was, in order to keep the shirt from ruin? - YES
What happened when the Patch came off?  - The shirt was ruined.

[Hawk200]

I have bowed to pressure and removed the patch. However, sad as it was, the waxy crap has mutated the shirt material and as a result it had to be destroyed. I got a new shirt today.

But this whole excersize just proved my point. That the change should have included the ability to wear out what we had until no longer servicable OR the shirt required a change; ae- putting on new insignia. 

Was the Wing patch on the shirt? - YES
Did having a Wing patch on my shirt or not, have an effect on my bearing, positive image, or ability to do my job? - no
Did I keep the uniform as was, in order to keep the shirt from ruin? - YES
What happened when the Patch came off?  - The shirt was ruined.

Just an idea that works sometimes: Put a paper towel over the area with the adhesive on it, and apply an iron. Sometimes, it will draw out the adhesive, and the towel will absorb it. If you consider the shirt ruined, it won't hurt to try, you may recover the use of it.

[davedove]

But this whole excersize just proved my point. That the change should have included the ability to wear out what we had until no longer servicable OR the shirt required a change; ae- putting on new insignia. 

I don't disagree with this principle, but it's not foolproof.  There are a lot of members where the insignia doesn't change, and it takes years to wear out the shirt, especially if it's only worn occasionally.

For instance, what about the 1st Lt who just doesn't want to finish his Level II training?  He can stay in CAP indefinitely, still contributing, but will not advance to Captain, and thus not have a shirt change.

There has to be some sort of time limit.

[Hawk200]

I think the issue with removing wing patches and covering residue left behind could have been easily handled by a left handed flag. It would go right over, and probably cover any residue left behind.

[Pylon]

I think the issue with removing wing patches and covering residue left behind could have been easily handled by a left handed flag. It would go right over, and probably cover any residue left behind.

But not on blues shirts, where the residue, stitching holes, and other marks left behind would probably be more noticeable.

[mdickinson]

I have bowed to pressure and removed the patch. However, sad as it was, the waxy crap has mutated the shirt material and as a result it had to be destroyed. I got a new shirt today.

Hopefully you got yours from Old Lincoln County ( http://olcnet.com/index.htm#af1 ) - if so, you only paid $7.00 plus shipping.

At prices like that, it doesn't hurt so much when you have to replace a shirt... or outgrow a pair of pants...

[SAR-EMT1]

Unfortunately no, all my stuff came from the AF through the Scott AFB Uniform Shop or through my ROTC unit.

[Hawk200]

I think the issue with removing wing patches and covering residue left behind could have been easily handled by a left handed flag. It would go right over, and probably cover any residue left behind.

But not on blues shirts, where the residue, stitching holes, and other marks left behind would probably be more noticeable.

Point taken. But it never hurts to try the towel and iron. If it's trashed, you got nothing to lose.