The Marlboro Marine
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by ibcop
This pic has to be more than a year old. The service member picture is wearing DCU's (Desert Combat Uniform) which haven't been worn in quite some time. They were worn during the Gulf War though. Deploying Army personnel are issued ACU's (Army Combat Uniform).
Just wondering about the timing of the pic. But you can't take away the message it sends! It does blow there!
Just wondering about the timing of the pic. But you can't take away the message it sends! It does blow there!
Going through all the photos I have of him from there, he is in both the uniform that you don't agree with, and in the newer bdu as well. I'll ask him when which was warn for what reason because I also have a photo taken in 2005 with another company in the same getup.
Last edited by 1969Mach; Apr 5, 2008 at 11:17 AM.
Originally Posted by Budha05STX
I live within walking distance from Ft. Sam Houston, Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetary and Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC); while I know what I see is more physical than psychological (from an outsider's point of view), seeing some of the disabled soldiers around at the nearby shops/stores, it is quite disheartening to say the least. While having views on the war itself is one thing, viewing the aftermath of it on a daily basis at close range....that's a whole 'nother ballgame. 
It's a tough thing to see. I swear it was easier stabilizing them in country and sending them back for care, than it is for me to see them back here at work.