Army uniforms vs. Navy. These are sick

[bigpigpimpin]

Inspired by WW2 paratroopers.

[hawkdriver]

BEAT NAVY!!!!

[The Kig]

Those are pretty cool. 

Go Navy!

[Hogs run wild]

Why is Satan on there?

[zane]

Why is Satan on there?

I think it's the patch of the 82nd Airborne

[Ironhawg]

Army is wearing patches on their uniforms from the 82nd Airborne WW2 units as a tribute.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

The American flag patch is backwards.  Go Navy!

[Fort Dweller]

The American flag patch is backwards.  Go Navy!

Yep. 

[usnavyhogfan]

very cool. However GO NAVY!

[Ironhawg]

Go Army!  Beat the squids!

[pigture perfect]

Come on Army! It's been awhile.

[Paladin_Hog]

Why is Satan on there?

One of the Regiments of the Division (504th) is called the Devils in baggy pants.  The reference was found in a dead German officer's journal during WWII.  It has stuck ever since that time.  I spent 4 years in 1/504.

[Paladin_Hog]

The American flag patch is backwards.  Go Navy!

The Official Reason for the Backwards American Flag
Basically, the idea behind the backwards American flag on Army uniforms is to make it look as though the flag is flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward.

The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the flag into battle.



As this standard bearer charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section of the flag stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left.

Therefore, the flag is worn on the right shoulder, and wearing it backwards gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

[1highhog]

Why does the 8 look like a backwards B?

[longpig]

I think it's the patch of the 82nd Airborne

Why is satan on the patch of the 82nd Airborne?

[Paladin_Hog]

Why is satan on the patch of the 82nd Airborne?

Quote from: Hogs run wild on December 05, 2016, 09:39:36 pm
Why is Satan on there?

From my quote above:

One of the Regiments of the Division (504th) is called the Devils in baggy pants.  The reference was found in a dead German officer's journal during WWII.  It has stuck ever since that time.  I spent 4 years in 1/504.

The unit patch is a double AA with an Airborne tab above the letters.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Why is Satan on there?

I think it's the patch of the 82nd Airborne

It's the patch of the 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. The Germans called them the "Devils in Baggy Pants" due to their tenacious fighting and loose pants that paratroopers wore.

The US flag isn't backwards. It symbolic of waving as the individual wearing it moves forward. It is worn this way on Army uniforms to this day.

However, the flag on the football uniforms is a replica of what was worn on the D Day jump to identify who was so behind enemy lines.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Quote from: Hogs run wild on December 05, 2016, 09:39:36 pm
Why is Satan on there?

From my quote above:

One of the Regiments of the Division (504th) is called the Devils in baggy pants.  The reference was found in a dead German officer's journal during WWII.  It has stuck ever since that time.  I spent 4 years in 1/504.

The unit patch is a double AA with an Airborne tab above the letters.

I spent 4 years in 1/325 AIR.  What's up, brother?

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

 

The Official Reason for the Backwards American Flag
Basically, the idea behind the backwards American flag on Army uniforms is to make it look as though the flag is flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward.

The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the flag into battle.



As this standard bearer charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section of the flag stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left.

Therefore, the flag is worn on the right shoulder, and wearing it backwards gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

I understand about the flag flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward.  Not trying to argue, just trying to picture this.  If the flag on the football uniform is flying in the breeze as the player moved, wouldn't he be walking backwards?

[RazorBassin]

Love it!  Go Army, Beat Navy!

[Bacons Rebellion]

Army is wearing patches on their uniforms from the 82nd Airborne WW2 units as a tribute.

Ah, that explains the "All-Americans" logo. At first, I thought that seemed a little presumptuous.

I like the WWII netting on the helmet.

I don't like the Totenkopf symbol. Bad connotation there.

[lefty08]

Anthracite is a good look

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

I understand about the flag flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward.  Not trying to argue, just trying to picture this.  If the flag on the football uniform is flying in the breeze as the player moved, wouldn't he be walking backwards?

In WWII, this is how the 82nd wore the flag on their uniforms during the D Day jump. 

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Ah, that explains the "All-Americans" logo. At first, I thought that seemed a little presumptuous.

I like the WWII netting on the helmet.

I don't like the Totenkopf symbol. Bad connotation there.

No it's not.  It's the helmet insignia used by the 504th during WWII.  The SS didn't have a monopoly on the skull and crossbones.

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

In WWII, this is how the 82nd wore the flag on their uniforms during the D Day jump. 

Ahh, there's the confusion.  The flag displayed on the football uniform is displayed in a "throwback manner" and not the way it is worn today?

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Ahh, there's the confusion.  The flag displayed on the football uniform is displayed in a "throwback manner" and not the way it is worn today?

Yes.

[DeltaBoy]

Go Army BEAT the GOATS!

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

Yes.

Thank you sir.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Thank you sir.

No problem.  I was in the 82nd for four years including OIF I and OEF V.  I made several trips the 82nd Airborne Division Museum as knowledge of unit history was required for promotion.

[311Hog]

Go Army BEAT the GOATS!

^^^THIS ^^^^

[moto625]

Go Navy, Beat Army!

[GolfnHog]

Other than a Razorback game this game is the "one" game a year I put in the must watch priority. Though I tend to pull for the Midshipmen (lots of family and friends) at the end of the game every person that calls this country home is the winner. #freedomaintscheap

[longtimeHogfan]

The Official Reason for the Backwards American Flag
Basically, the idea behind the backwards American flag on Army uniforms is to make it look as though the flag is flying in the breeze as the person wearing it moves forward.

The rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the flag into battle.



As this standard bearer charged, his forward momentum caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section of the flag stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left.

Therefore, the flag is worn on the right shoulder, and wearing it backwards gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Thanks for explaining this.  I've wondered.

[007 License To Squeal]

The American flag patch is backwards.  Go Navy!

You're right.......I wonder what idiot approved that?

[The_Iceman]

These Navy ones were awesome too.

[NuttinItUp]

You're right.......I wonder what idiot approved that?

Did you not read the explanation above by RGRHog? Makes a lot of sense.

[HogFansReunited]

At least Army will look good while Navy beats them like a redheaded stepchild.

Go Navy
Beat Army

[Pigsknuckles]

The mesh pattern on the helmet is a nice touch. Emulates the WWII M1 lid.

[Bacons Rebellion]

No it's not.  It's the helmet insignia used by the 504th during WWII.  The SS didn't have a monopoly on the skull and crossbones.

I understand. It's still a bad connotation from WWII.

[007 License To Squeal]

Did you not read the explanation above by RGRHog? Makes a lot of sense.

Yes, I did.....Shouldn't the stars be on the right side of the flag if displayed on the player's right shoulder?

[OutlawHawg]

The Cubs won the World Series and Donald Trump is our president.

This is the year Army breaks the streak.

Go Army!

[CuttheNutts]

Go Army beat Navy!!

[HOGS82]

One of the Regiments of the Division (504th) is called the Devils in baggy pants.  The reference was found in a dead German officer's journal during WWII.  It has stuck ever since that time.  I spent 4 years in 1/504.

Currently serving in 1/504.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Yes, I did.....Shouldn't the stars be on the right side of the flag if displayed on the player's right shoulder?

Read my explanation above complete with picture evidence.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

I understand. It's still a bad connotation from WWII.

Well, paratroopers have bad intentions once we're dropped in behind enemy lines.

[Bacons Rebellion]

Well, paratroopers have bad intentions once we're dropped in behind enemy lines.

They also had those little cricket clickers that folks would give me as Halloween trick-or-treats. I thought they just stupid little noisemakers instead of candy some dentist was pushing. No one told me they were cool.

[kp72204]

Wow I love the fact there is no disrespect in this post. Anyhow the only question is how bad Navy whips up on Army.

Go Navy!!!!!

[AFBack]

[ThisTeetsTaken]

These Navy ones were awesome too.

Best helmet I've ever seen!