Yeah, they made a killin' off of me for 25 years, especially the first 10. Had to buy my own jungle fatigues and patrol cap for the Ranger Course in 75. Thank God for Ranger Joe's.
Just what are you allowed to have from private suppliers?
It seems mostly "keep warm under the uniform" stuff.
IIRC, Ranger Joe's wasn't much years ago, and most Rangers got a lot of stuff at an outdoors store next to the Service Merchandise across Macon Road from Columbus Square Mall. Can't remember the name of that store.