The same is true of the American servicemember's U.S. flag patch. While there's no flagpole hoisting it proudly in the air, it's still being carried forward into battle.

An airman from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, wore a Gadsden flag patch in place of the American flag on his uniform without authorization, according to a base ...

Major Cindy McAlister and other top brass announced the change in an e-mail to patrol bureau commanders late last month, writing that officers should be wearing only a cloth name tag on vests.