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Old 07-29-2013, 18:10   #1
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Unisex uniforms

Sorry spelled Unisex wrong. My bad. Fixed
Dressed to kill. Now you guys with, shall we say.... large hips, can be comfortable.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles...-standards.htm
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Old 07-29-2013, 18:31   #2
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Spelled correctly...You No Sex.....
Bigger in the seat, who'd a thought....think they'll get stuck in the underground culvert on the Nasty Nick?
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Old 07-29-2013, 18:42   #3
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So when does the Victoria's Secret version come out?
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Old 07-29-2013, 19:01   #4
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Sorry spelled Unisex wrong.
I thought unisex clothes meant we all wear the same thing. This article looks like we each get different styles??

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unisex, adjective

Definition of UNISEX
1: not distinguishable as male or female <a unisex face>
2: suitable or designed for both males and females <unisex clothes>
See unisex defined for English-language learners »
See unisex defined for kids »
Examples of UNISEX: the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's metrosexuals

Antonyms feminine, masculine, gendered
These uniforms are built for specific genders, male OR female. They are not unisex..
The Unisex uniform is what the ladies have been bitching about..
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Old 07-29-2013, 19:04   #5
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Really???? I thought all people were the same and we didn't need to make changes because the gals could cut the mustard without special help!




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Old 07-29-2013, 20:40   #6
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"...the new alternate features a wider fit at the hips, waist, and backside, with an elastic waistband rather than a pull-string. Adjustments were also made to the pockets and the rise in the pants shortened. Knee pad inserts were added to the pants, while elbow pads were added to the shirts — for additional comfort and protection."

So basically, they want to fit female soldiers with bigger waists, hips, and butts.

Have they seen our female soldiers before?

Maybe a tight uniform is a clue to skip the chow hall and get to the gym.

Naaah, nevermind.

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I also read a few days ago that the Army is looking into switching to environmentally-friendly bullets, i.e. bullets without lead.
Already done. Green tip is almost impossible to find downrange. Look up M855A1.
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Old 07-30-2013, 00:23   #9
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Arrrrgggghhhhhh .... color me a Frumpy Old Guy!

Hell, why not go back to the OG cotton sateen fatigues??? That uniform looks much better -- ya can't hide the fat in that uniform! Even the BDUs of 1981/82 weren't so huge; today's ACU makes people look like walking tents -- at least the ones I've seen here (granted, USAR here). What happened to the cut? I was able to get my company issued jungle fatigues in the late 80s (Chejudo Island) and even those looked trim. Now, it's as if the tailor is Omar the Tent Maker and all his clients are fat. I'm guessing the disruptive/digital camouflage design isn't working since I can see such large targets.

And while we're at it, let's get back to a uniform like Pinks & Greens -- and look like soldiers. Thank God they finally got rid of that Girl Scout green shirt. I cried when I couldn't wear my khaki shirt anymore! And none of this junk all over the jacket -- heck, many soldiers today look like the Iranian Air Force pilots we used to laugh at.

And what's with all the velcro? Is that to save the troop money?

I'm gonna commit heresy here: At least the Marines still look military.

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