Sailors are proud of their ratings, I know I was. My pride in making JO3 was in equal parts the promotion and the right to wear the quill and scroll. Every rating has its history, heroes, lore, traditions, and bitches. It’s all woven into the tapestry of history that makes up our beloved service. This idea sucks on so many levels I can’t even begin to describe them. It won’t last.
Good for you. I was also extremely proud to wear the crossed anchors with wings being an Aviation Boatswain Mate. I earned it on the flight deck for the around the clock hours. I friggin earned those wings. I have them on a Navy Veteran cap I often wear. Screw Maybus and all the other PC bastards that are destroying our military services. If not broken, damnit, don't fix it!!