This might lead someone to either assume the servicemember put their flag patch on the wrong way or that the U.S. military screwed up its regulations and everyone is a bit off, as their flags are ...

He added that even if he were in full uniform, the flight jacket, itself, lacked certain patches to render him as such, including his name tag.

Athletes, military personnel and first responders are taught to keep their uniforms neat and polished looking. A sharp uniform is a reflection of the pride one has in the institution it symbolizes.