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« on: September 28, 2012, 10:15:59 pm » |
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I was cleaning the garage today trying to figure out what I can get rid of to clear some space, the only thing that I had that I will definitely never use again was my Army gear. My question is what did everyone else do with their gear? I tried to give it all back and of course Supply Sgt. Didn't know what to do with it and I don't want to give it away at a Army Navy store so what should I do with it?
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2012, 10:23:10 pm » |
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I had a helicopter pilot fly me out over the Pacific Ocean and I buried my uniform, medals, and everything else at sea.
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"...A man who has nothing which he cares more about than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance at being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself..." John Stuart Mill
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2012, 10:23:47 pm » |
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well i hunted and fished in my fatigues till they were plum worn out . i had a crazy x-wife or two that took care of finishing off the dress clothes [ for some reason ] hell didn't bother me lol but all i ever really cared about was my photo album and my last wife made it dissapear and that hurt , but i'll get drunk and dance an old irish jig on her grave all i gotta do is out live her lol
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TexasTransplant
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2012, 10:51:10 pm » |
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I still have all my gear, kept atleast one uniform of every type I have worn, pressed in plastic, and in the closet.
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2012, 11:03:55 pm » |
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Framed the medals, cause I earned em all, used my camo for round the house and hunting and put my dress blues and dive gear in storage.
When I was a kido. I loved looking at my grandfather and fathers medals and old uniforms. Hope my kids and grandkids appreciate it enough to inquire one day. So I will have something neat to show them.
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JoshStokley
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2012, 11:22:43 pm » |
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I have all of mine in the closet in the spare room.
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2012, 07:32:39 am » |
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I kept my some of my uniforms pressed or dry cleaned and in plastic too for a long time. A couple of months ago I got tired of looking at them. I am not one to keep stuff for sentimeantal value. I tossed all of in the trash except for one pair of BDUs. Kept all the awards and framed my Bronze Star.
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txdogos
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2012, 07:45:01 am » |
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i gave everything away before my last day of processing except for my e-tool and hospital records. I figured the guys still in could use it.
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charles
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2012, 08:01:35 am » |
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kept my gear and flight clothing, and fixing to get rid of all the old acu and bdu clothing. my unit was to cheap to buy the awards, so i got all my award docs put up and kept all my body armor and k-pots
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Why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can!
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JRyanS
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2012, 11:05:31 am » |
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I kept it all. I can bring my self to get rid of it. I have to hear all about it everytime my wife gets the Christmas decorations out. (because they're stored together)
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2012, 12:10:22 pm » |
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I kept my blues, my service uniforms, and 2 pairs of desert bdu's, 3 pairs of woodland bdu's. I sold several sets of both bdu's at the army navy store. I kept my boots, and my mother framed my ribbons. I have my flak, kevlar, 582 gear, and assorted molle items I'm saving for when the fit hits the shan.
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JoshStokley
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2012, 12:41:23 pm » |
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I kept my blues, my service uniforms, and 2 pairs of desert bdu's, 3 pairs of woodland bdu's. I sold several sets of both bdu's at the army navy store. I kept my boots, and my mother framed my ribbons. I have my flak, kevlar, 582 gear, and assorted molle items I'm saving for when the fit hits the shan.
That kevlar has a shelf life doesn't it? |
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charles
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2012, 12:44:23 pm » |
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That kevlar has a shelf life doesn't it?
no they dont. kevlar is a synthetic fiber that is 10x stronger than steel by weight and volume. as long as a person dont crak their k-pot, they should last for many many many yrs. iv had some since 97 |
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Why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can!
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