[where's_the_Outrage?]

Was once told by my commander Keep your dog tags together.

Unfortunately, I had to have him explain it. Seems that servicemen are provided 2 tags, one to be kept on the large chain, the other on the short chain.

So when a serviceman is killed in combat and has to be left behind, you're supposed to take the Tag on the short chain, and put the other tag in the casualties mouth. Then turn in the short chain tag for accountability.

So by keeping your tags together, you aren't a KIA.

[SAMWolf]

We used to lace up one dogtag on our boot.

[Kathy in Alaska]

to the Canteen. Thanks for the dog tag information, and thank you for your service to our country.

[Jen]

Hello! Nice to meet you. Thank you for your service, especially in Afghanistan. (I read your profile.) Welcome to the Canteen. Please visit us often.

Jen (USAF)

[SpookBrat]

Hi there. Thanks for your post. I learned a lot today from posts like yours.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for the post Brother.