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Another one bites the dust.
14 years ago
Coming to you directly from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia...
Rapidly approaching 1 November when all of our lovely uniform changes take affect.
Tis time to say Goodbye to the BDU, the black boot, the black and brown t-shirts and, unless you're in the AOR... no more Tan boots either.
I think it's time for a moment of silence for our long lost friend, the Battle Dress Uniform (as well as the end of Throwback Thursday). No more Squadron hats or Command patches or Wing patches. No more polishing boots or workin to get a legit crease in yer sleeve.
Part of me is ok with having an ABU...more specifically the cotton ABUs...even if the lack of ironing makes my collar in this light weight fucker look like I'm trying to take flight. It's less maintenance and all that plus I get the nifty pockets in the sleeve... *Air Dice*
Since we're on the topic as well.... I also miss the old school PT gear. The tshirt/shorts, sweatshirt/pants combo from when I first joined up. This track suit shit is ridiculous. And while they are trying, what with this nifty new sweatshirt (new to me anyway, since I still dont have one)... nothing will ever replace my comfy as fuck AF PT sweatpants.
I'm sure somebody somewhere thinks all these changes are for the best and studies indicate this that and the other about price, durability, effectiveness, yadayada.
But this particular AirMan misses the days of yore... of polishing boots and oversized sweats that just said AIR FORCE in big letters...and by the time you left Lackland, the asses were stained red from the exercise yards.
Rapidly approaching 1 November when all of our lovely uniform changes take affect.
Tis time to say Goodbye to the BDU, the black boot, the black and brown t-shirts and, unless you're in the AOR... no more Tan boots either.
I think it's time for a moment of silence for our long lost friend, the Battle Dress Uniform (as well as the end of Throwback Thursday). No more Squadron hats or Command patches or Wing patches. No more polishing boots or workin to get a legit crease in yer sleeve.
Part of me is ok with having an ABU...more specifically the cotton ABUs...even if the lack of ironing makes my collar in this light weight fucker look like I'm trying to take flight. It's less maintenance and all that plus I get the nifty pockets in the sleeve... *Air Dice*
Since we're on the topic as well.... I also miss the old school PT gear. The tshirt/shorts, sweatshirt/pants combo from when I first joined up. This track suit shit is ridiculous. And while they are trying, what with this nifty new sweatshirt (new to me anyway, since I still dont have one)... nothing will ever replace my comfy as fuck AF PT sweatpants.
I'm sure somebody somewhere thinks all these changes are for the best and studies indicate this that and the other about price, durability, effectiveness, yadayada.
But this particular AirMan misses the days of yore... of polishing boots and oversized sweats that just said AIR FORCE in big letters...and by the time you left Lackland, the asses were stained red from the exercise yards.
I'm thinking its only the blue track shit now. But don't quote me on that. You'd have to talk to someone who has been through more recently.
I have a question but its mainly for females to answer but I'm not really picky. Its about hair. Is there any way you could post something about it? I want as many opinions as possible.
Hair will be styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes similar to the individual’s hair color permitted to keep hair in place.
Hair will not be worn in an extreme or fad style or violate safety requirements. Will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Will not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Will not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins.
Nail polish may be worn if it is conservative, single color, and in good taste. Nail polish will not contain any ornamentation.
Cosmetics must be conservative and in good taste
I want opinions as to what is easier to manage and what looks good for short hair within regulations
Thanks for trying tho.
*swish swish swish swish swish*
just as Navy carrier jerseys do. You didn't try to get repair advice from a supply troop.
Heck, summer and winter blues. 1505's, The comfortable and efficient blue raincoat.
Not to mention 'Nam jungle fatigues and boots.
Different places, different times, different wars.
I walked out of Minot in May 2010, the last person in my office in BDUs because everybody else had converted to the ABU.
But my favourite uniform was the DCUs. I am a child of the desert.