This practice used to be frowned upon
As a matter of interest DD, frowned upon by who, and why? If it harks back to the blanket 'No uniforms except when on duty at place of duty' ruling of the IRA campaign, well fair enough. If it was some desire not to alienate those who are 'against war' (as opposed to the rest of us who are clearly all for it) and see service in the Armed Forces as synonymous with being a mercenary then such a callow and cowardly policy was beneath contempt IMHO. I totally endorse your welcome of this initiative. It would be good to see more of our brave young men and women in our midst proudly wearing their uniforms throughout the year, to remind us all that they risk their lives, and all too often lose their lives or are dreadfully injured, on our behalf.