Flags on Uniforms

I am a veteran of the US Navy. I have two kids currently serving, with another enlisting soon. I am proud of my kids, my country and those who defend our freedoms.
Our flag, and all it represents is near and dear to my heart.
The issue:
Our fire department class A uniforms have the flag on the shoulder with the bars leading. Although not in violation of US Code (which does not SPECIFICALLY call out firefighters, police, etc) I cannot, in good concious, wear the flag in this fashion. On my uniform, the union leads (stars facing forward).
I have gotten grief from our township chief.
So, how does your department wear the flag (if it is part of your uniform)?
What are your thoughts on the subject?

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Permalink Reply by RJ on February 20, 2011 at 10:28pm

Man...you're sooo gonna get labeled as a whiner! But who cares, keep the pressure on! You are absolutely correct, and the right way is the ONLY way. And by the way, when I see a tattered flag flying, I have no problem contacting the "owner", be it a school, courthouse, private dwelling, or whatever, and politely informing them their flag needs to be replaced.
The Sarge
USA (retired)