Nkomo Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1651 Posted August 9, 2014 The second DCU belonged to a Colonel who was with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He spent quite a bit of time in Iraq and worked on some major projects to help restore the Iraqi infrastructure. Below is a link to an article written about the Colonel. If you look closely at the first picture in the article, the same DCU in my collection is the one he is wearing in the picture. Link: http://ucsdmag.ucsd.edu/magazine/vol2no2/features/soldier.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1652 Posted August 9, 2014 I also picked up a small grouping of DCUs from out of the Ft. Campbell area recently. There were two modified DCUs and one standard DCU with patches. All are the same size and are named to a Sergeant. In the pockets of the modified DCUs were two SF SSI with Airborne tabs sewn together. This soldier would have been attached to the SFG (non-SF qualified) or it was from one of the NG/Reserve SF units. Coming out of Ft. Campbell, I believe it to be a soldier attached to 5th SFG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1653 Posted August 9, 2014 Arch you have some of the most amazing pieces in your collection. Your attention to detail and ability to sniff out info on these pieces is second to none. Stuff like the uniform being worn in country is a rarity in and off itself, but to not only find one and have it be to a high ranking officer is unheard of. The pieces you're picking up will some day be the D-bales of WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1654 Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks, RedLeg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #1655 Posted August 9, 2014 Great looking DCUs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted August 10, 2014 Share #1656 Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks, Hink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copran Posted August 10, 2014 Share #1657 Posted August 10, 2014 Nice shirt, I don't know how come a priest, chaplain could be awarded for Close Combat Badge. He is not supposed to shot... Found a few today. Seems like they are getting harder to find. IMG_7376 (300x400).jpg IMG_7377 (300x400).jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewart Posted August 10, 2014 Share #1658 Posted August 10, 2014 Nice shirt, I don't know how come a priest, chaplain could be awarded for Close Combat Badge. He is not supposed to shot... It's the Combat Action Badge which can be awarded to any US Army service member who, 'performing duties in an area where hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay is authorized, who is personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy, and performing satisfactorily in accordance with the prescribed rules of engagement.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp44 Posted August 10, 2014 Share #1659 Posted August 10, 2014 Ewat,thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danrcalhoun Posted September 1, 2014 Share #1660 Posted September 1, 2014 I was cleaning out my basement the other day and found my old DCU field jacket in a box. It has been a few years since I had seen it. It is still in great shape too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted September 14, 2014 Share #1661 Posted September 14, 2014 One of my favorite patched jackets at the moment.... missing one 3rd ID patch though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp44 Posted October 5, 2014 Share #1662 Posted October 5, 2014 Found a couple. The 2nd ID has an Iraqi made Marine patch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp44 Posted October 5, 2014 Share #1663 Posted October 5, 2014 Next one is OPFOR. The first one of these I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted October 5, 2014 Share #1664 Posted October 5, 2014 Nice OPFOR jacket, never seen one like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrenchfootJoe66 Posted October 10, 2014 Share #1665 Posted October 10, 2014 I think DCUs are the going to be the Jungle Jackets of the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLegGI Posted October 10, 2014 Share #1666 Posted October 10, 2014 I think DCUs are the going to be the Jungle Jackets of the future. Shhhhh, people will find out...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 11, 2014 Share #1667 Posted October 11, 2014 Captain with the 4th Infantry Division. Engineers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 11, 2014 Share #1668 Posted October 11, 2014 FORSCOM DCU with theater made 3rd ID patch and theater made name tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 11, 2014 Share #1669 Posted October 11, 2014 Specialist with the 11th ACR. CAB on chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 11, 2014 Share #1670 Posted October 11, 2014 Just a heads up.....I am starting the process of cleaning up this thread. All dead links and posts with no pictures are going to be deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 11, 2014 Share #1671 Posted October 11, 2014 I think DCUs are the going to be the Jungle Jackets of the future. I agree with you 100%. Such a diverse collecting field with so many combinations of SSI and qualification badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted October 18, 2014 Share #1672 Posted October 18, 2014 Here is two I recently received, any idea how I can get info on these soldiers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted October 18, 2014 Share #1673 Posted October 18, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted October 18, 2014 Share #1674 Posted October 18, 2014 I have always had good luck with Google. Type in the rank, last name, and the unit/division that are on the jacket and do a Google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriorityOne Posted October 19, 2014 Share #1675 Posted October 19, 2014 Alright, thanks nokomo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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