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I'm not aware of a military tradition against retirees wearing jewelry that is a throwback to their service, quite the contrary in fact.

• kodah 4y ago
  Generally speaking in the Navy and Marine Corps we're discouraged from representing or using our rank to influence the public or gain favor. I don't go around calling myself by my rank, I'd expect a former Rear Admiral not to as well.
  • garbagewoman 4y ago
    By mentioning that you have a rank, aren’t you representing it to gain favor?
  • chordalkeyboard 4y ago
    In the Marine Corps, honorably separated Marines are entitled to use their rank as a courtesy title in civilian life. Wearing jewelry to celebrate and pay homage to one's service is hardly influencing the public.
    • kodah 4y ago
      I've seen pendants with an EGA, spearheads, and whatnot but not insignia. I kind of diluted this thread by talking about rank instead of insignia at first. Very different things.