It was a standard order when I was in. Didn't bother me.
Same here.
I met Chesty Puller at Quantico in 1969. In this long life of mine, I haven’t met anyone whose mere presence was a impressive as that man. I hope you can live up to the name(just kidding, no one could)
The thought of being of base in fatigues just doesn’t seem Marine.
Same here. I never even remember it being an issue. You didn't go bee-bopping around in your cammies. It was okay with me. (1979 - 1985)