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A retired military officer can wear his old uniform on a special day as republic day or independence day with his medals.
Their formal military address would be "sir" (or "ma'am" if female) or "Chief". This would only apply while they are in uniform.
You bet, Chief! You served your country and retired with the thanks of a grateful nation. But just so you have Chapter and Verse, here's the appropriate part of the US Navy Uniform Regulations: 61002. UNIFORMS FOR RETIRED PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL. Retired officers and enlisted personnel, who are not on active duty, may wear the uniform, insignia, and qualifications corre­sponding to the rank or rating indicated on the retired list. 2. UNIFORM AUTHORIZED a. Retired personnel may wear uniforms at ceremonies or official functions when the dignity of the occasion and good taste dictate. Wearing a uniform is appropriate for memorial services, weddings, funerals, balls, patriotic or military parades, ceremonies in which any active or reserve United States military unit is participating, and meetings or functions of military associations.
The uniform worn by Lord Nelson Rathbone was that of a cavalry officer of the British Army, with heavy cavalry Sabre being the sword he used. He also wore the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order ...
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Otto Graham... it's been retired.
If you retired from the military you may wear your uniform on any occasion that is appropriate and will not bring any shame to the service. A cruise would be a great place to wear a dress uniform.
The St. Louis Cardinals retired Stan Musial's #6 in 1963.
I believe it's found on the uniform beret. See the Wiki for British SAS uniform.
The colours of German and British uniform were grey and khaki respectively
uniform number 92 (Reggie White) was retired in 2005
Otto Graham... it's been retired.