US Marines Are Now Permitted To Wear KIA Bracelets

Marines were upset after being told by superiors that memorial bracelets like this worn to honor fallen soldiers are unauthorized jewelry and should be removed. Daily Mail

Commandant: Marines Permitted To Wear KIA Bracelets -- Stars and Stripes

WASHINGTON — Following a public outcry, Marines can now wear KIA bracelets that honor fallen comrades, according to a Corps official.

The Marine Corps announced Tuesday that Commandant Gen. James Amos made the decision.

“We are acknowledging the close personal nature of our ten years at war and the strong bonds of fidelity that Marines have for one another, especially for those fellow Marines who we have lost,” Amos said in a statement.

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My Comment: That was fast .... and not surprising.