Hey there folks-

I have no military background personally. I tried to enlist out of high school, but it was discovered in the initial physical that there was something wrong with my right knee (turned out to be arthritic). I do have a long and military heritage. One of my kilt pins is a badge from my great great grandfather from the Civil War. I have ancestors on my mothers side who were in the New York 69the (the Irish Brigade) and I want to get a military-style tartan, in honor of my own ancestors and as a way of honoring everyone else who has served. I really like the Leatherneck. I have been grappling with the idea of getting one. My question is- am I, not being a veteran, entitled to wear it? I know every site on the internet offers it, but just because one can do a thing does not mean that one SHOULD do that thing. I just wanted to get a sense of how the vets and people currently serving feel on the matter of a civilian wearing military tartans. You folks are the last people in the world I want to offend. Thanks!!