History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2013 These came in the group I have to the WIA USMC serviceman who served during the early days of OIF. He received the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. I believe the first helmet is the one he wore during his deployment/tour. The second one being the helmet he was issued during the last part of his service. Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted August 23, 2013 1st helmet, front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 23, 2013 Sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2013 Angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 23, 2013 Inside, you can see it was extensively worn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 23, 2013 Label on the cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted August 23, 2013 2nd helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted August 23, 2013 Sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 23, 2013 Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted August 23, 2013 Angle, there is a piece of velcro on the top of the helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
History Man Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted August 23, 2013 Lastly, the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelligerentBlue Posted August 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 23, 2013 He had to have paid out the butt to keep those things. If you didn't turn in all your gear, they were having you pay out of pocket. They messed up the paperwork for my Etool. I had one to turn it, but it wasn't the "right" one. I had to pay a stupid amount for it even thought I had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC-RECON0321 Posted August 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 23, 2013 I agree,,, "combat loss" is a thing of the past!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelligerentBlue Posted August 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 23, 2013 "Combat Loss" involves a bunch of stupid paperwork, and them asking you if you want to pay the government back for it.... HA, let me jump on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotig111 Posted August 26, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 26, 2013 Wow, times sure have changed in Marine Supply. When I turned in my 782 gear in 1996, we could replace (some of) our missing gear from surplus stores. All it needed was the DLA contract number and it was a legal turn in. Most of the supply guys turned a blind eye as long as it was military issue at one point. This saved a lot of money for the troops as a replacement poncho liner was about $60 from supply or (at the time) $10 from a surplus store. At MCAS Beaufort, the items in the surplus stores were generally in better condition than the VN leftovers we were issued! I could never figure out why they issued us "wingers" 782 gear anyway. We only used the web belts, ammo pouches, and gas masks once a year. I will say that the ALICE packs were extremely handy (and usually the one item that no one turned in). Swing with the wing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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