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shockedcanadian

(751 posts)
Thu Jun 20, 2013, 10:30 PM Jun 2013

Royal Canadian Navy vets can’t wear uniforms without permission [View all]



http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/06/20/royal_canadian_navy_vets_cant_wear_uniforms_without_permission.html



“Requests by former RCN service members to wear uniforms, including mess dress, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such approval shall be limited to exceptional circumstances where the wearing of the uniform is necessary and will favourably contribute to the RCN.”

The order has caused an out roar among military veterans on social media.

“F--- that,” wrote one Royal Canadian Air Force veteran on Facebook. “Wore mine getting married, even told the Navy while stuck with them ‘C’mon get me for wearing it.’ ”
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