I was pissed when I saw what was going on, but I thought maybe it was just me, then I went on FB and saw all the feeds from my friends and their friends who many are active, they are all mad and feel like they have been wronged. The argument that the USAF, Army, USMC don't call their personnel by their jobs is like comparing apples to oranges, the USN isn't the USA, USAF, or USMC. One of the things that defines the USN and makes us stand out is the enlisted ratings!
What if they decided that the USMC no longer needed the EGA on its uniforms and all services would just put USA, USMC, USAF, and USN? How would the Marines feel about that? or what if they decided that Pilots in all services should wear the exact same insignia and replaced it with something like the USAF or USA has?
They say this will help sailors get jobs?? really? If they want to help sailors get jobs then put more emphasis on resume writing and assistance when people get out of the USN, that is where people are having issues, I know, I read resumes most of the day and many from those who have just left suck! I don't care if you have a good conduct medal, sea service medal, or whatever medal. They other thing that will help, tell them not to get tattoos in visible locations! If a potential employer can see where it will be then maybe put it somewhere else.
To me this was time and effort wasted that could have been better used for other purposes.