Who authorized General Pace to break Army regulations? The regulation in question, a vet emails me, is AR-670-1 (the regulation that applies to wear and appearance of the uniform), Section 1-10 (PDF):
"j. Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations:
(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
(2) When participlating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority …"
So who was the competent authority?
The Dish 