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"In Uniform"
Motivation Attack This thread got me all motivated to rummage through old photos. I think we had as many different uniforms as some of ya'll here have suits. 1986.. why do I always forget the date? :) Enjoying flying coach-class This one is for Mr. Carebear - so he's not the only...- DELTA0321
- Post #54
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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"In Uniform"
Hathcock Range Sniper training range at Stone Bay (Camp Lejeune) http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/wtbn/Hathcock.htm Miramar MCAS Hathcock Range Complex http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43956 v/r Steve- DELTA0321
- Post #34
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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"In Uniform"
True hero GySgt Carlos Hathcock Eastern Division Matches, Camp Lejeune 1990 I'm 2d from the right, just a "few" pounds lighter than now. v/r Steve- DELTA0321
- Post #33
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
The "Hat" "Hats" as Drill Instructors were/are informally known among themselves received their official uniform cover in true Marine Corps fashion: by order & all at the same moment. "On Saturday, July 21, 1956, at 7:30 a.m. all 603 drill instructors of the recruit training command obtained... -
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Shooting a pistol
- DELTA0321
- Post #30
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Cool (But Sold) eBay Stuff
Inviting comments on this suit I'd like to invite comments from the experts here on this suit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230146977324&rd=1&rd=1 It was not advertised as vintage of any sort, although some of the details... -
tie tack purpose?
Tie Bar / tack alternative An alternative way to keep your tie in place w/o bars/tacks: www.tiealign.com You can make one of these easily using the clear plastic that stiffens the collar of dress shirt when it's packaged for sale in the store. It does require that your tie have a...- DELTA0321
- Post #21
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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How tough is basic training these days?
Airborne I can echo carebear's remarks about Airborne school in the early 90's timeframe. Going through that course as a Marine, I noted that the majority of Army students seemed to still be in their basic training pipeline, ie basic, AIT, Airborne, perhaps others before getting actually...- DELTA0321
- Post #7
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Carlos I was able to meet & talk with Carlos several times while teaching at ARS. He was invited at least twice as a guest speaker at graduation. I also was honored to have him presenting awards at my 1st Division Match (Lejeune 1990). I have pictures of him w/ several of my teammates; of... -
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Military experiences.
I see I made it to the Harborsite 1985-2005 USMC 2d Recon 3d Recon 5th Force Recon ARS Instructor DI Parris Island & some assorted fun spots. v/r Steve- DELTA0321
- Post #33
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Polishing Wingtips
Wingtip Polish I've found success shining wingtips using a brush & kiwi to put on an all-over brush shine. The brushing seems to limit the excess buildup. After that a quick shine w/ slightly damp cloth & a touch of polish in a spit-shine style on the smooth parts. This isn't from any expert...- DELTA0321
- Post #2
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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New Ladies and Gents Step Forward
Hello to all Hello everyone: After watching from the wings here for quite some time I've come to appreciate your expertise as a group on the clothing topics presented here. This is not so much due to any vintage dress inclination on my part, but rather a growing appreciation that the golden...- DELTA0321
- Post #958
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Formal Wear Primer
Buttons on DJ cuffs Would any of the folks here comment on buttons for dinner jacket sleeves? I've found myself w/ a new (never tailored) Dinner Jacket & the sleeve buttons were supplied in a small pouch in the pocket. I know that normal suits can have - as a somewhat higher-end option -...
