Patch Ceremony - has your warrior mentioned it to you yet? What is it and why is it important? We are starting to see photos of the patch ceremonies for units assigned to the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. The shoulder sleeve insignia or combat patch has a rich history. Take a look back at my blog Full Plate for a photo of a Patch Ceremony for Battery C, Fires “Hell” Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, at Camp Taji, Iraq, Oct. 14.What is a combat patch? A warrior who blogs as the Pearl in the Desert provides a clear description: The patch on the left arm represents the unit to which that soldier is currently assigned. The patch on the right arm represents any previous unit to which that soldier has been assigned while serving in a combat environment (the "combat patch").
Throughout history, soldiers have shown great pride in wearing a combat patch on their shoulder as a sign of having been in battle. The history of the combat patch dates back to the end of World War II, when the wearing of a unit patch on the right shoulder was approved to denote service in combat with that unit.
The combat patch symbolizes not only serving with a specific unit during combat, but it also symbolizes that soldiers of the unit are forever bonded to the past and now share a visible statement of shared commitment, value and hardship.
Commitment...value...hardship...words our warriors from the 2nd SCR live out every day in Iraq...
As the 2nd SCR continues their journey we should all remember the words spoken many times at different patch ceremonies...
“When you look at the combat patch you earned here today, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.”
The patch symbolizes more than just another item to wear on their uniform...
Chris, we are so proud of you and the 2nd SCR! We love you buddy...be safe!
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Once again, thanks for educating me. In all of my life I never thought I would know so much about the military and its traditions. It has given me a renewed pride in our country's traditions and what they stand for.
Our son, SPC. Beau H., told us about his unit ceremony and getting his combat infantry patch the other day. His entire unit received them. We are so proud of all of them. I just wish we could find a way to ease the pain of what they all went through and are going through in order to receive this honor...All we can do is pray for them all.....GOD BLESS THEM ALL
Marti, Brad and Susan - thanks for your comments. We too are very proud of Chris and the warriors of the 2nd SCR!
Our prayers continue to blanket them every day...
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