Yuppie-izing the Marine Corps
By
Bob Brewin
It looks like my Marine Corps has gone yuppie. The Corps plans to issue every Marine a set of running suits better suited for K-Street lobbyists than "The Few, The Proud, The Brave," based on this <a href=http://pentagontv.feedroom.com/?fr_story=bbd12a9bb5eee92e1b3140d3b9b1dc94cca35319&rf=rss</a> Pentagon Channel clip I just watched.
It looks like my Marine Corps has gone yuppie. The Corps plans to issue every Marine a set of running suits better suited for K-Street lobbyists than "The Few, The Proud, The Brave," based on this Pentagon Channel clip I just watched.
Back in the old Corps (1963-1967) when we went for a run, we wore T-shirts, utility trousers and combat boots. If we really wanted to have a lot of fun, we wore packs.
Now, with the new running suit, your average Marine is going to look like a jogger dressed more for style than exercise.
Where, oh where will all this end? I can see it now, long hair on members of ceremonial Silent Drill Platoon Marine Barracks at 8th and I, combat uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren, and arugula served in mess halls at Camp Pendleton and The Rock.
Can you ever imagine square-jawed, tough talking Chesty Puller wearing such a rig?