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Trip_Wire (RIP) · 07-06-2009, 20:20

I spent some time in both the Air Force Reserve and the Washington Air Guard. I can recall being issued a Kaki uniform that consisted of shorts w/stocking that came up to the knees, a bush jacket and pith helmet as a tropical summer uniform. I thought that was a little strange.

In looking at the pictures of the high collar belted blouse, I wasn't impressed. Indeed it looked like something out of the WW I era. I just can't imagine why anybody would choose this blouse for a dress uniform. I didn't like the loose material at the belted waist much either! At least the WW I blouses were worn with a leather 'Sam Brown.'

07-06-2009, 20:20	#18
Trip_Wire (RIP) Quiet Professional Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pacific NW - Puget Sound Posts: 1,091	I spent some time in both the Air Force Reserve and the Washington Air Guard. I can recall being issued a Kaki uniform that consisted of shorts w/stocking that came up to the knees, a bush jacket and pith helmet as a tropical summer uniform. I thought that was a little strange. In looking at the pictures of the high collar belted blouse, I wasn't impressed. Indeed it looked like something out of the WW I era. I just can't imagine why anybody would choose this blouse for a dress uniform. I didn't like the loose material at the belted waist much either! At least the WW I blouses were worn with a leather 'Sam Brown.' __________________ De Oppresso Liber - RLTW "To make war upon rebellion is messy and slow, like eating soup with a knife" -TE Lawrence.
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