Vietnam, WW1, Civil War, Spanish American War, WW2, OEF, OIF, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm. What difference does one conflict make? I have seen so many dog tags over the years at estate sales, antique shows, stores, flea-markets,  gun show, self storage auctions,  etc etc etc. I buy them when I can and throw them in my desk drawer. Sometimes I get around to researching them, however most are not. When I am gone....I guess I probably won't care too much. Mine are in the pocket of my dress greens, hopefully some-one feels that they are worth preserving, but it won't matter to me. I have even purchased Vietnam dog tags from the vet in one instance, I purchased his whole group: uniform, albums, fatigues, short timers stick, wallet and saigon px purchased Seiko wristwatch. He did not want to be reminded about it anymore as he had lost some close friends in country. They are now cherished items to me.  I purchased a large Vietnam USMC pilot group that included his tags right from the wife. His kids did not want anything to do with it. Some families just don't care or don't want the reminder around. There is lot of trauma that occurs with being in war and the military even during peacetime for vets and families. It's not all trumpets, waving flags, glory, chivalry and what not. 

For the record, it’s “chaplain”. 

I remember our two legal clerks on Okinawa, both draftees, wearing them to the chagrin of the First Sergeant. This was in the summer of 1970. I think they only wore them once. With the cotton khaki short sleeved shirts, khaki knee socks, black low quarter shoes, they sure stood out from the rest of that morning work call formation. The rest of us were in our nice, heavily starched, OG-106 cotton sateen fatigue uniforms.  

Not really a new find but I was cleaning out the garage and forgot that I had this.  It came from a "Gubment" worker who was in the GWOT.  He had this and another one that was open.  I can't find much about them online.  Apparently, it was a DCU "cooling system" that saw limited use or distribution.  Made by "Mist' nGo".  I know that there is a vest, a skull cap and neck band.  Is anyone familiar with it?  Past my time.  I also posted in the DCU section.  Any assistance is appreciated.     Thanks in advance!   OD  

if its yellow and green its WW2 

Here's a question for the DCU collectors...I was cleaning out the garage and forgot that I had this.  It came from a "Gubment" worker who was in the GWOT.  He had this and another one that was open.  I can't find much about them online.  Apparently, it was a DCU "cooling system" that saw limited use or distribution.  Made by "Mist' nGo".  I know that there is a vest, a skull cap and neck band.  Is anyone familiar with it?  Past my time.     Thanks in advance!   OD  

From what I gathered this is a M2 Jungle First Aid Medical Pouch so I would assume they were only used in the Pacific Theatre but would like to know if they were used in other theatres of the war?  Would these continue to be used after the war or were they replaced soon after?  Also if there is any other information or history concerning these is appreciated.    Thanks John  

This abbreviated uniform could be worn still, thought it went out by the mid 60s.

I agree, unless it’s cheap.