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Army Shows 1st Uniform Redesign Since '81
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| 06/14/04
| Robert Burns
Posted on 06/14/2004 1:56:14 PM PDT by xm177e2
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posted on
06/14/2004 1:56:17 PM PDT
by
xm177e2
To: xm177e2
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posted on
06/14/2004 1:59:03 PM PDT
by
johnfrink
To: xm177e2
The new uniform was designed in part to accommodate the new Interceptor body armor that soldiers are getting in Iraq and AfghanistanThis is what John f-ing Kerry voted "no" on, right?
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:01:03 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary. You have the right to be wrong.)
To: johnfrink
wow, he blends right in in that photo, doesn't he? The camo looks much more adaptable to SW asia than anywhere else.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:01:19 PM PDT
by
pierrem15
To: xm177e2
Here's the new uniform. Stealthy, huh.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:01:29 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(There are no mistakes -- only Happy Accidents.)
To: johnfrink
That's a pretty gay looking uniform. It looks like it could be worn as a skirt.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:02:02 PM PDT
by
BadAndy
(Specializing in unnecessarily harsh comments.)
To: xm177e2
Good to see that the Army is still learning from the Marine Corps. Ripoff artists. Now when are they finally going to sh*tcan coed basic training.
To: xm177e2
Watch for the opportunity to stock up on the newly-obsoleted stuff at our friendly neighborhood surplus stores. Get 'em while they're hot!
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:03:16 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(We learn by trail and errror. ;-)
To: xm177e2
Reminds me of European battle-uniforms. Can't say I particularly like it.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:05:36 PM PDT
by
TexasGreg
To: johnfrink
does anyone know if this is similar to the Marine BDU's which came out a few years ago?
To: xm177e2
Watching the Reagan funeral, I thought it looked like the military dress uniforms haven't changed in about 200 years.
To: johnfrink
The new uniform sounds more functional, but the tan combat boots have got to go. Those damn things are gonna make our guys stick out like a turd in a punch bowl.
Man, those boots are just way too loud.
To: TexasGreg
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Looks a lot like old East German camo.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:08:16 PM PDT
by
Jerry_M
(I can only say that I am a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation. -- Gen. Robt E. Lee)
To: martin_fierro
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:09:18 PM PDT
by
BullDog108
(KNOW YOUR ENEMY! http://bvml.org/webmaster/enemy.html)
To: xm177e2
Now they've GOT to do something about the Army's Class A uniforms (aka the Leisure Suit). Something with more (way more) tradition is sorely needed.
To: johnfrink
Looks like it should help those who have to blend into the grey steel desks and filing cabinets.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:10:02 PM PDT
by
patent
(A baby is God's opinion that life should go on. Carl Sandburg)
To: johnfrink
How far does the sound of a velcro pocket being opened carry in the dead of night? Why don't they just post neon signs saying "shoot in this direction" above each foxhole?
Namsman sends.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:11:03 PM PDT
by
namsman
To: johnfrink
You should see the new uniform the Air Force is testing!
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:12:46 PM PDT
by
ODC-GIRL
(President Reagan: A life well lived, he will be missed.)
To: xm177e2
Yes, but will they keep that frenchy beret?
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:14:18 PM PDT
by
onedoug
To: xm177e2
Mr. AQGeiger, who happens to be in the 82nd Airborne, just took a look at the proposed uniform. His opinion?
"The Army just got dumber."
You can't blend in with either a woodland or desert environment in that uniform.
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posted on
06/14/2004 2:14:27 PM PDT
by
AQGeiger
(Have you hugged your soldier today?)
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