[strela]

Nah, there was always tension between civilians and military in a post town or port.

True. Witness the "Sailors and Dogs Keep Off The Grass" signs that pop up like weeds in Norfolk VA.

[ProudArmyWife]

Before my husband left for Iraq, I flew down to see him. We went to San Antonio for a day visit, both wearing army warm up suits, we received TONS of glares and nose turnings! I laughed it off, kept the jacket on and smiled!