For a direct answer: Many Combat Veterans still wear the US Flag in the reverse on hats, backpacks, and t-shits, etc to let others know they are a Combat Vet and are proud of that fact. read more
The backwards US Flag symbolized that fact as we were an Armed Force at war and a county at war with our US Flag flying backwards as we ran forwards to engage the enemy. Many still wear the US Flag in the reverse on hats, backpacks, t-shits etc. maybe to let others know they are a Combat Veteran and are proud of their Service. read more
For flag patches worn on uniforms, the same principle applies: the blue star field always faces towards the front, with the red and white stripes behind. Think of the flag, not as a patch, but as a loose flag attached to the Soldier's arm like a flag pole. read more
When authorized for application to the proper uniform the American flag patch is to be worn, right or left shoulder. One of the flags will, therefore, be reversed (right shoulder) in order to adhere to the regulation and custom of having the stars facing forward. read more