Reversed US Flag patch?

[Bad Penny]

On military combat uniforms in Iraq. Pointing to the right? Did this begin since Dubya/Rumsfeld took over or is there a tradition of it? A little creepy

[RB TexLa]

1. that's how they look when you are walking forward with one in the wind

What is creepy about it?



on edit
yes there is a tradition of it

[Canuckistanian]

2. It's for Iraqi rear-view mirrors

So you can see who's shooting at you.

[LA lady]

3. Nothing new

The stars are supposed to be nearest the heart. Old tradition.

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. It's correct

A lot of people have it wrong on their car decals thing that the blue star field always goes on the left. On military vehicles and uniforms it is on the forward side (as in advancing rather than retreating).

[RB TexLa]

5. advancing, that was the word I was looking for thanks n/t

[Bad Penny]

6. ah

Thanks for setting me straight

I wonder though what the Iraqis make of it? Might seem like an ominous symbol for those who aren't in the know. Like an upside down cross or something