[Bear_Slayer]

and don't go pulling my chain.

[tacticalogic]

Have you tried a web search on “Montana National Guard” to see if you can get images of men wearing the uniforms, showing the patch placements?

[SFC Chromey]

Google AR 670-1, it’s available online.

[The KG9 Kid]

I think you should just wear your uniform as-is and report to your company First Sergeant for advice. I’m sure he’ll square you away.

[Non-Sequitur]

I’m going to sleep soundly knowing that the safety on our country rests in the hands of crack troops like yourself.

[ElkGroveDan]

I guess it won’t work to tell you the patches go on your underwear then.

(Good luck, congratulations, and thank you for your service from a grateful American and former resident of Bozeman).

[caltrop]

US Army goes over your left pocket, your name goes over your right. The circular patch goes at the top of your left sleeve (shoulder). I'm not familiar with the actual patch but would be very surprised it's worn any way but with the sun coming up over the mountains.

Having said all that I'd be very surprised if anybody gave you any real grief if you show up without the patches sewn on and explain the situation.

Good luck in the Guard.

[GOP Poet]

Can’t help you out there Bear-Slayer, but wanted to wish you the best at your new endeavor. As someone born and raised in Montana my heart is often there, as opposed to LA where I presently live. Good luck to you. Will be home for Christmas :-) and glad to know a FReeper will be on guard as they say. Take care!

[PrivateIdaho]

They have the sunburst on the montanaguard site:

[lonevoice]

Thank you for serving!

[Syberyenta]

Oh, and let me also say thank you for your service.

[AndyTheBear]

God bless you for serving (and please make sure you only slay the bad bears, not the good ones ;-)

[Baladas]

God Bless you all for your service.

[fireforeffect]

Name goes on right side, U.S. ARMY goes on the left side, rank goes on square in middle, unit patch goes on the left sleeve pocket centered on the lower velcro area, and the U.S. flag goes on the right sleeve centered on the upper velcro area.

An NCO will be happy to correct you if you get it wrong.

[squarebarb]

Only on Free Reopublic.

[squarebarb]

That’s Republic. And remember that, private.

[PrivateIdaho]

Looks like the sunburst goes on your left shoulder:

Got that photo from this page: link

[HChampagne]

Thank you for joining up. Good luck and thank you for this wonderful moment of levity.

[dwntmpo]

If you got a post laundry place, take them there.. they might charge you a couple bucks, but they always did my patches right on the spot..

[Bigg Red]

I cannot offer you any answers, but please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your service. God bless you.

[mad_as_he$$]

Thank you for your service.