sleeve "patches" (of ANY sort, unless you want to call CHEVRONS "patches"-they are NOT "patches", but rather badges of RANK for Enlisted Members.)are NOT part of ARMY DRESS BLUES & NEVER have been.
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On the contrary STAND, I simply referred to appropriate Army Regulation on the matter. Here is the section that specifically covers shoulder sleeve insignia for retired personnel.
"Retired personnel are authorized to wear the shoulder sleeve insignia for U.S. Army Retirees on the left shoulder. The insignia consists of a white cloth disc with a blue border, and an inner white disc with a red border, which bears a blue and white adaptation of the coat of arms of the United States. The outer disk that surrounds the coat of arms contains the inscription “UNITED STATES ARMY” in red letters at the top, and the word “RETIRED” in blue letters at the bottom."
you LOSE again, due to IGNORANCE.
Hey STAND, if you choose not to properly identify yourself as US Army Retired when you're in uniform, that's your business. I could care less. -btw I misread your original post. I thought it said you attended the inaugural ball in a blue dress not in your dress blues...