Warhorse: The military's 'My Little Pony' fan club

[PSS]

Just knew the repeal of DADT was going to bring em out of the woodwork.

There's a new insignia showing up on the sleeves of a small group of military men, but instead of denoting rank, it advertises their love for a cartoon inspired by the girlish 1980s plastic toy called "My Little Pony."
So-called "Bronies," adult men who are fans of the TV show "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," have apparently been around at least since 2010, when the Hasbro-owned cartoon first aired. Within their ranks are "Military Bronies," service members from all branches of the military who share their love of the show and wear the "cutie mark" - a Rainbow Dash patch on their uniforms, Army Times first reported..


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/18...#ixzz210ZbLf7I

[HBARleatherneck]

delete

[HoneyBadger]

regardless of the patch and its meaning/afiliation, you cant slap non approved patches on your uniform. and this happens because the other branches of the military allow the camo uniform to be worn off base. In the Corps thats definitely against the rules. We couldnt fill our car up with gas, on the way to or from base, in cammies.

I like the official quote from the Pentagon on the right side of the Fox article. It really gives the article some substance

"Non-authorized, non-military patches are not authorized for wear on military uniforms.”

[Scanker19]

regardless of the patch and its meaning/afiliation, you cant slap non approved patches on your uniform. and this happens because the other branches of the military allow the camo uniform to be worn off base. In the Corps thats definitely against the rules. We couldnt fill our car up with gas, on the way to or from base, in cammies.

I doubt this is going on outside of small group settings, and once outside they are removed.
I doubt the decline of discipline is due to the wearing of the "duty" uniform off work. 3 of the 4 branches have to use their heads for something more than a hat rack.

[SideShow Bob]

Oh Geezus, why did you post this ?

Now Ridge is going to have a chubby all night !

[Ridge]

Oh Geezus, why did you post this ?

Now Ridge is going to have a chubby all night !

It was already posted in the post whore thread.

[theGinsue]

LOC & weekend details would stop this real quick.

[Scanker19]

It was already posted in the post whore thread.

That's awesome.

[Ridge]

Just knew the repeal of DADT was going to bring em out of the woodwork.

From the article:

have apparently been around at least since 2010

While DADT's repeal didn't go into effect until 9/20/11

Though your implication that the show only appeals to gay men is wrong.

[PSS]

Though your implication that the show only appeals to gay men is wrong.

Whatever. Putting rainbow patches on and being obsessed with a show that was intended for little girls isn't gay. Suuuurrre.