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UGH! Did I really write that?
BDU's ARE not is LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on June 6, 2006 at 7:40 AM
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Blanche
DCU is Deset Camo Uniform, BDU is Battle Dress Uniform and ACU I haven't found out yet LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on June 6, 2006 at 7:30 AM
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Yep, no skinny calves, ever!
posted by
Blanche.
on June 6, 2006 at 6:56 AM
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What does DCU stand for, Bel?
posted by
Blanche.
on June 6, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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As for the skinny calves
I am with you on that LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on June 6, 2006 at 6:54 AM
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Blanche
The ACU's are brand new. They are the new digital uniform. EVERYONE will be getting them which is another factor for me. Carl takes pride in his uniform period but his DCU's mean so much more to him. He earned those. The only real need for DCU's is if you are in a desert area which right now means combat zone. He put his life on the line to wear that uniform and as silly as it may sound, that means something to those that wear it.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 6, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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Bel,
I have to ask MG about ACUs and DCUs and what he remembers about them, he got out of the Army in about 1991, I think. I draw the line at ironing his tshirts, though, lol. He does that himself (sometimes). Now that he's in sales, it's shirts and slacks, with a sports jacket.
He has a pretty grabbable butt, too, which is the icing on the cake, that and nice calves. For some reason, skinny calves on a guy really turn me off.
posted by
Blanche.
on June 6, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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Blanche
add to that he has the finest butt I have ever had the pleasure of grabbing as it walks by, he is quite a keeper!
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 8:58 PM
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Miss Maggie
I know how much you support the troops and I hope you realize how deeply your love and concern is appreciated not just by me but by anyone who loves a soldier or is a soldier. That support is what makes what we all go through worth the pain.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 8:57 PM
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Brettnik
Thank you so much!
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 8:51 PM
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BlackPearl
For me the other uniforms hold sentiment but even Carl hates the new ones. He was a spit shine boots, pressed uniform regular Army for too long, he refers to the ACU's as pajama's. Sadly while these uniforms may be functional they have stolen some of the pride of a uniform from the troops.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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Hi, bel_1965,
I have my own mixed feelings about those ACU's. Most of me says, Yuck, too, but I'm trying to see the good side in them. You're right, they don't quite have the same things going for them as the DCUs or old BDUs. There's a sense of pride in those, when they're really nicely pressed. And, as always, our troops remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep them all. I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend. Now, I hope you get some rest. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on June 5, 2006 at 7:01 PM
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Will do and I hope they will be home very soon...
posted by
brettnik
on June 5, 2006 at 6:50 PM
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You bet they are in my prayers! As are you. Take care!
posted by
Whacky
on June 5, 2006 at 6:35 PM
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I always have the troops in my prayers and I teach my grandchildren
to do the same. We bless them always.
posted by
MaggieMae
on June 5, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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Bel,
A man who irons, what more can you ask? It sounds like quite the weekend for you and Carl, his unit and their families. Take care and I send the best of wishes.
posted by
Blanche.
on June 5, 2006 at 12:58 PM
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God love em...
We're praying for them, too.
posted by
QuailNest
on June 5, 2006 at 11:51 AM
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I am totally exhausted today
So please forgive me for the blanket response. I will repond more later. But thank you everyone.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 11:47 AM
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Sannhet
I believe with all my heart those prayers make a huge difference.
posted by
bel_1965
on June 5, 2006 at 11:41 AM
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Bel -
They're always in my prayers.
posted by
sannhet
on June 5, 2006 at 10:55 AM
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bel--
I will keep them in my prayers, and you as well.
posted by
Julia.
on June 5, 2006 at 10:34 AM
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Bel, I will pray for the troops.
posted by
Amanda__
on June 5, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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Hello .. The troops are always in my prayers and today I will add a special prayer for you to overcome the pain that you feel quickly. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on June 5, 2006 at 8:46 AM
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prayers for your troops and ours, always....:)
posted by
Rumor
on June 5, 2006 at 8:09 AM
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You're so sweet to care so much...please let us know if we can help -
posted by
Passionflower
on June 5, 2006 at 7:28 AM
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bel...glad to hear this weekend wasn't TOO difficult for ya. Prayers
are being sent our soldiers way, as requested.
posted by
Sturgis
on June 5, 2006 at 6:44 AM
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troops are afterall our protector and we must pray for them
posted by
naorem
on June 5, 2006 at 6:40 AM
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