Originally Posted by petitfromage
He wasnt in the Reserve/Guard.....he just liked wearing his uniform & hat out on the town from time to time.
A quick show of hands from the other guests revealed that they all thought it was wonderful, patriotic and entirely appropriate.
This guy is/was sad. Unless he's still connected in some way (and even then it should be some sort of appropriate social function), then's he's just a sad, old wanna-be. (As well as illegal as well.)
My opinion, fwiw, is the rank is for when serving. After retirement, (which is only a couple more years!), it's a nice accomplishment to tuck into the memories - then MOVE ON!