[Paladin2b]

Um, ripping off the Marine Corps much? ;-)

I wasn't aware that the Corps (God bless it) was the only military force on the planet to wear "choker" collars. Or dark blue. ;)

[LongElegantLegs]

We also invented weapons, the chain of command, and warfare. Just ask us.

[Dick Vomer]

it was homage to the "leather" neck guard that some wore to prevent scabbard injuries..

it's a tradition thingy... kinda like the leather neck protectors the air force guys wore to protect them from prop blades whacking them in the neck...

[Gaffer]

I've got a friend that was USMC during the time I also was in (68-76).

He's always ribbing me about being AF and I always ask him how much time he spent out of country (None, in fact vs. 7+/8 years for me).

My favorite question for him is, "Don't they call you Marines pinheads?"

He says, "You mean JARHEADS don't you?"

I say, "Nope, you see, you can put something in a JAR!"

[gocats]

Choker collars? Never heard them called that. They symbolize the leather collars Marines used when guarding ships. The leather collars protected their necks from swords. Guess the USAF never had to worry about that. Semper Fi.