Army’s Deal with Sears Angers Murtha

[unhappycamper]

Army’s Deal with Sears Angers Murtha
September 10, 2008
UPI

CHICAGO -- U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., said he was less than thrilled the U.S. Army had licensed a clothing store to sell 1rst Infantry Division insignia.

Sears said last week it had reached an agreement with the Army and would begin a line of All American Army Brand clothing for men, women and boys, Crain's Business Journal reported.

The licensing fee is to go toward programs that benefit army personnel and their families, Crain's reported.

But, Murtha, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, said he was "astounded" the Army had made a deal, Crain's reported.

"That patch is to be worn by only people who served in the 1rst Division. What right does the Army have to sell our patch?" Charles Horner, a retired Army officer who works for Murtha, told Crain's.


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[DrDan]

1. I can understand Horner's point, but

can't you walk into an Army post's military clothing store and buy patches? You don't have to be a member of the unit. And that opens the door to anyone having any particular patch.