Military 'complaints' about my balmoral

[puffer]

Well, here's my two cents worth. It's been my experience after almost 18 years in the Army (and still going) that the people who question someone's attire HAVEN'T been there/ done that. If you were in uniform, I would understand. But to be standing in obvious civilian attire, that was uncalled for. The two Soldiers you spoke to were probably either new or haven't been Rangers very long. And they either haven't been "down range" yet, or they're getting ready to go for the first time. It's the "I'm a bad *** Ranger" attitude. Real Rangers and SF operators like the guys I work with are quiet professionals. They're very good at what they do, they know they're good, and don't need to show off. You ran into what we call "PX Rangers". Guys who go and buy all the pretty stuff to put on their uniforms whether they earned it or not. Sorry for the rant, but unprofessional Soldiers really chaps by butt.

DITTO -

But on a more "HUMOROUS" note, In the VERY early 60s, I wore a "Green Beanie" At this date, Berets wer not "official" & rarely seen. I took a lot of "kidding" about being a "Frog" or a Brit. (no offence guys) How did I handle it ?? I just looked them up & down, smiled, shook my head & ignored them.

BTW - look @ my "avatar"
PUFFER

[Thunderbolt]

I think they ought to take more pride in their ranger beret, since they earned it... then take notice that it is not the same hat.

I believe they were over-reacting as well.

However, they (Rangers) were stung by the Army several years ago when the black beret was authorized for everyone to wear. So, I would imagine that the Rangers are very defensive of "their" (the Khaki one) berets now as well.

Right or wrong, I'm just sayin'....

T.