Show Your BDUs

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

Short tapes too!  Not sure exactly what date those were done away with, but fairly early.

[Régis]

On 08/10/2014 at 06:48, Page-Hendryx said:

Manteau d'un membre du groupe de contrôle aérien :

 

Hello, Why do we have Airborne patches on a US Air Force jacket? Is this common practice? Can you explain? Thank you.

[Régis]

On 08/10/2014 at 06:48, Page-Hendryx said:

Manteau d'un membre du groupe de contrôle aérien :

 

Hello, Why do we have Airborne patches on a US Air Force jacket? Is this common practice? Can you explain? Thank you.

[Page-Hendryx]

4 hours ago, Régis said:

Hello, Why do we have Airborne patches on a US Air Force jacket? Is this common practice? Can you explain? Thank you.

 

He's an airman who provides air support to an army unit (to which he's attached).
 

Some others (the captain at the bottom pic is an air liaison officer): 

 

 

 

 

[Régis]

Okay, is this common or was it common in the American military?
So these are soldiers, non-commissioned officers, or officers of the US Air Force attached to various divisions?
Is that right?

[easterneagle87]

1 hour ago, Régis said:

Okay, is this common or was it common in the American military?
So these are soldiers, non-commissioned officers, or officers of the US Air Force attached to various divisions?
Is that right?

 

These are AF Airman and Officer who were assigned/attached to these Army units. Just like the top BDU, Wilchenski, we had AF personnel at Ft. Campbell who got to go through Air Assault school and win the coveted "Bullwinkle" badge. Nice to see this cross service.  

[Régis]

Okay.

I'm French, and reading your every post is very interesting; we learn a lot about your armies!
What does this Bullwinkles insignia look like?
Thank you.

[easterneagle87]

To reply to Regis:

Bullwinkle J. Moose is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists of the 1959–1964 animated television series Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show, often collectively referred to as Rocky and Bullwinkle, produced by Jay Ward and Bill Scott. When the show changed networks in 1961, the series moved to NBC and was retitled The Bullwinkle Show, where it stayed until 1964. It then returned to ABC, where it was in repeats for nine more years. It has been in syndication ever since.

 

In the US Army, they like to make fun of everyone. "IF" you are not an "airborne" para trooper, you are referred to as a "leg". Since the 101st Airborne Division is no longer an active Airborne Division (some elements still are) and primarily delivered by helicopters, they became an Air Assault division.  The Air Assault school and badge was created to "bridge" this divide. With it's resemblance to Bullwinkle J. Moose, the badge is "lovingly" referred to as the Bullwinkle badge. I myself am a proud 101st vet, but earned mine as a 2LT at Mother Rucker (FT  Rucker, AL) after I completed my Officer Basic Course and filling time before going through aviation flight training and prior to reporting to the 101st. So once I reported to the division, I was openly welcomed as one of their own and they didn't have to spend time or recourses sending me through the two week course. I proudly am a member of "dopes on a rope" aka rappelling from a helicopter to have the badge.

 

[Régis]

Hello 😊 😊 

 

Thanks you easterneagle87

[Ewart]

My latest BDU. Belonging to the United States of America Volunteer Homeland Security Service Command. 

 

I haven't been able to find much about them save an article written in 2005 where it seems there was a push to set up a uniformed national organisation to assist first responders with natural disasters. 

 

[atb]

USSAVHSSC? I can see why it didn't catch on. Who was behind this effort?

[Ewart]

42 minutes ago, atb said:

USSAVHSSC? I can see why it didn't catch on. Who was behind this effort?

Unfortunately as I’m in the U.K. the website I have seen won’t let me access it. 
 

https://theworldlink.com/news/local/local-volunteers-form-homeland-security-brigade/article_f747e947-c9fc-5e73-a745-b989d6c5564c.html

 

that’s the link to the only article I can find. 

[Ewart]

Next up is a 1995 contracted date BDU belonging to Ranger tabbed Lieutenant Colonel Tatum showing a current assignment of the 42nd Military Police Brigade, former wartime service with the 16 Military Police Brigade as well as his pathfinder and senior parachute badge.

 

He does have an extensive LinkedIn account. 

 

However he is also a US Military Police Hall of Fame member, here is what that says about him: 

 

Quote

 

Service Career 1984—2013
Colonel Thomas H. Tatum Jr. served in the Military Police Corps spanning over 36 years of exemplary service to the United States Army.  During his many distinguished years of service, Colonel Tatum served as an active-duty Military Police Officer and a Department of the Army Civilian, culminating with his assignment as the Chief of Staff for the Defense Forensic Science Center, United States Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID).

While on active duty, Colonel Tatum commanded Soldiers at the Platoon, Company, Battalion and Brigade levels.  He also served as Provost Marshal at the Division, Corps and Army Service Component Command levels, culminating his military service as the Provost Marshal of U.S. Army Forces Command.

His distinguished Army service included deployments to Panama, and Bosnia and combat deployments in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

After his time in uniform, Colonel Tatum continued to serve at the highest levels of civilian service, continuing to give back to the MP Regiment for many years.  Colonel Tatum’s many contributions, extraordinary leadership and dedicated selfless service contributed greatly the Military Police Corps and the United States Army.

 

 

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

Some themed posts catching up on things I thought I had posted.  Starting with some State Defense Force items.  My New York Guard BDU is back a few pages.

 

An early 1980s temperate weather BDU worn by a Master Sergeant of the Ohio Military Reserve with a Commander's Academy Instructor badge on the upper right pocket.  According to information from a gentleman who served in the OMR, there were about 75 of the "Commanders' Academy" version patches made.

 

Next up is this 2nd Brigade, Georgia State Defense Force uniform. Tags are quite well worn. The temperate weight material and Selma as the contractor. Original owner also added a snap to close up between the collar button and the rest. From a bit of research, it seems like the Second Brigade existed from 1985 to about 1992 and was headquartered in Macon. The GASDF transitioned to BDUs late in that time frame, and I did find a picture with a member wearing the same pocket patch on the older fatigue uniform.  Its the same style as the OMR Commanders' Academy patch.

 

Finishing off with two Virginia Defense Force BDUs.  The Highland Brigade one is a military contract and missing its nametape.  The second, Black Horse Brigade, one is a commercial production type with a 1st Marine Division combat patch.  In this timeframe, rank insignia was pin-on I believe.  I've got a third VADEF top, also a commercial production type, that's been stripped of everything but the brigade patch on the chest.

 

[atb]

I don't remember if I've posted these two or not.

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

Second one is a variety of BDUs with Expert Infantryman Badges on them, as the unifying theme.

 

1995 American Apparel contract for a Specialist from the 100th Training Division.

 

A 5th Infantry Division (4-6th Infantry) Just Cause veteran with current service Florida NG JFHQ. Rank pins with shadow for a SFC or Master Sergeant.

 

A well-used late-80s contract BDU of a 1st Armored Division Sergeant.

 

E4/E5 assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division with an EIB and an overseas service patch for the 8th Infantry Division, presumably from Gulf War service in a non-infantry unit.

 

Infantry Major with the Michigan STARC shoulder patch and Governor's Twenty tab.

 

3rd Infantry with Ranger tab.  Enlisted rank pin holes in the collar.

 

2nd Infantry Division with Ranger tab, Infantry 1st Lieutenant.  An EDCAR/Small Business Administration contract.

[mysteriousoozlefinch]

1 minute ago, atb said:

I don't remember if I've posted these two or not.

 

I like the regimental artillery insignia!  I think my favorite is this 69th Infantry one, although it's pretty rough and may have been cut off an old OG-107 fatigue shirt.

 

[Jacob morrison814]

I have a Spc Ops woodland  BDU with a LBV I have on display in my room with a Velcro flag,  my uncles 3rd Infantry Division woodland Bdu, a 25th infantry Division Temperate weather Bdu, and finally a USAF 421st Fighter Squadron Bdu which is also a temperate weather but the pockets have Velcro instead of buttons 

[Jacob morrison814]

Forgot to add a USCG Woodland Bdu

[easterneagle87]

Here is an interesting one. CAP Woodland BDU, Kentucky CAP with US army Senior Aviator wings. On FB Mkt Place.

 

[Nick96]

Colonel Carlton Reid. 17th Field Artillery Brigade commander 

[Nick96]

1985 dated 3rd ranger battalion. Id be curious if this guy was in operation just cause

[Nick96]

1990 dated 82nd airborne with combat jump star..i would say definitely a just cause vet

[Nick96]

Now this one I would like a little insight on.. It definitely appears to be an early style Woodland BDU to a master sergeant in the 82nd . The tag is incredibly faded. But im thinking early 80s

[Nick96]

Last one for the night. CSM Meyers a decorated 82nd member