Olham 164 Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) Found these at the great picture archive at www.earlyaviator.com The "Krampus" looks like a German Gremlin to me. The Triplane is Collishaw's "Black Maria" . Enjoy! Edited August 15, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maeran 20 Posted August 15, 2009 Drunk Marine Causes Chaos in Aviary. "I thought it was 'der adler von Lille'" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS13Jarhead 6 Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) Drunk Marine Causes Chaos in Aviary. Drunk Marine?!? Causing Chaos?!? I never heard of such a thing! Edited August 15, 2009 by NS13Jarhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) Drunk Marine?!? Causing Chaos?!? I never heard of such a thing! Back in my day, dress blues were optional up until you became a corporal. When I finally became a boot corporal (I'd made lance 2 or 3 times before then , so this was like 4 years into my career) and finally had to buy (and could finally afford) a set of dress blues, it was hammered (literally) into me by all the older NCOs that a Marine NEVER took his dress blues off while still sober. You only wore blues at Marine funerals (including weddings) and Birthday Balls, and you were required (or so I was told) by the UCMJ to get plastered on such occasions. And let me tell you, you've never had a good time until you've done a saber arch for some idiot who got married, and then gone with the rest of that detail to a strip club with everybody still wearing dress blues . Edited August 16, 2009 by Bullethead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 16, 2009 Now, what is "dress blues"? Is it a necktie? Or a shirt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted August 17, 2009 Now, what is "dress blues"? Is it a necktie? Or a shirt? It's the uniform shown on USMC recruiting commercials and posters. Light blue trousers with red stripe down the seam, navy blue tunic with red piping, brass buttons, etc, and white cover and gloves. In the USMC and USN, you have to buy your uniforms. In the US army and USAF, they issue them to you. Hence, "GI" (government issue) only applies to the latter, not the former. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jarhead1 27 Posted August 17, 2009 Now, what is "dress blues"? Is it a necktie? Or a shirt? Olham, these are dress blues, from the United States Marine Corps, also known as Teufel Hunden from WW1 AKA Battle of Belleau Wood. And so yall know, this isnt me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 17, 2009 So it's the Finest Dress, so to say, for special ceremonies? I have seen that uniform, when they fold up the flag to a triangle at burials. May I add you to our map of OFF pilots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS13Jarhead 6 Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Dress blues are designed for looks versus comfort. Form fitting dark blue (almost black) heavy wool uniform coat with a very tight collar. Once you reach a certain rank you can purchase an Evening Dress uniform that only has the tight collar, but the rest of it is fairly loose and open (see second picture with me and John Glen). Edited August 17, 2009 by NS13Jarhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Yeah, looking good - may be uncomfy on hot days, but Marines can stand almost anything, I heard. John Glen - Mercury capsule, I think? Is he still alive? Edited August 17, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jarhead1 27 Posted August 17, 2009 So it's the Finest Dress, so to say, for special ceremonies?I have seen that uniform, when they fold up the flag to a triangle at burials. May I add you to our map of OFF pilots? Sure. I am at Indian Head Maryland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jarhead1 27 Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Hey Col. u might wanna keep ur uniforms, lol, since they might recall u if there is another war someplace, lol. j/k. This is me and my wife at the Ball in 2007. Edited August 17, 2009 by Private. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) This is me and my wife at the Ball in 2007. You got a good one. Tall chicks, especially with Oriental ink, turn me on. Does she have an older sister? Semper erectus . BTW, didn't they tell you Marines aren't supposed to smile for photos? Below is me at the 1991 Ball, practically the newest buck sergeant then in the USMC. Edited August 17, 2009 by Bullethead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted August 17, 2009 Hey Col. u might wanna keep ur uniforms, lol, since they might recall u if there is another war someplace, lol. j/k Hell, when the current war started, they wouldn't take me back even though I begged. They said they could send at least 2 hard-chargin' PFCs for the price of my gimpy butt, given time in service. I couldn't argue with that, so I content myself with watching airplanes I built bomb the snot outta the badguys . So to you young Devil Dogs who are on the firing line these days. Sorry you all have to clean up the mess I left over there. BTW, ever notice how it's field-grade ossifers and regimental sergeants major who have the figure for Evening Dress? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS13Jarhead 6 Posted August 17, 2009 BTW, ever notice how it's field-grade ossifers and regimental sergeants major who have the figure for Evening Dress? That's why I've always referred to it as the "Fat Field Grade Uniform". BTW, there's no belt (just suspenders) and there's elastic at the back of the cumberbund. You don't even have to unbutton your pants like you do at Thanksgiving dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted August 17, 2009 Here's a few more that I've gleaned... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
