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Uniforms 1960 to present
Uniforms 1960 to present

The 1st Gulf War 1991 Field Uniform which is a cotton-and-nylon poplin nighttime desert green uniform in the desert green grid pattern", which affords camouflage protection for desert operations after dark. The eye protection goggles which will shield the wearer's from harmful ultraviolet rays from the desert sun during the day.

The 2nd Gulf War (2003 invation of Iraq )  Field Uniform Standard six-color "chocolate chip" desert utility uniform for daytime wear. The 50% cotton 50 % nylon coat, and trousers.  The standard "Baseball Cap" is worn with this uniform. 

    

 Vietnam Uniform 1

The 2nd Gulf War (2003 invation of Iraq ) Uniform;  Initial desert camoflage uniform (chocolate chip pattern).  Night digital pattern parka, with desert camo body armor. Desert boots, Kevlar helmet with desert camoflage cover.   2 quart canteen with Vietnam era Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) and a M16 rifle.  The War on terror included the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Gulf unfom 1

1st Gulf War (Desert Storm "the 1991 liberation of Kuwait") uniform, modified with Knee and elbow padding ,Uniform was developed for use in Europe for possible confrontation with the USSR, thus the Grey, Black and White pattern. 

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