Being in the military already shows you have pride in your country. After all, you wouldn't put your life on the line if you didn't. Most people don't sign up for the service with the idea of showing off. They're not out for the attention or to impress people by saying they're in the army or the navy. However, there is a certain prestige that comes with being in the military. People respect the men and women who protect our freedoms. Even if you aren't out for acknowledgement, you might still want to show that you're a part of the military by wearing one of the many different military patches that are available.
When you start shopping for these types of patches, you'll find that there are many different styles. Do you want patches that are for a specific branch of the military, or do you want a more general one? Do you want to use one of the very detailed large biker back patches on your jacket, or do you want a number of smaller ones? There are some really amazing patches for veterans, too, so even if you're not in the military any longer, you can still add related patches to your gear.
You can use all military patches for your jacket if you like, there are enough out there that you can easily find enough you like. But you can also mix them in with some patriotic patches or even general biker patches. Some people like to use a simple rocker patch to declare which branch of the military they serve in and then use unrelated patches for the rest of their jacket. Either way, you can wear your military patches with pride knowing that you're protecting your country.
