tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post5495465748869281769..comments2024-02-25T15:50:47.028-08:00Comments on Report on Conditions: 50 WeeksCapt. Schmoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-54641077085874945092012-09-07T10:44:27.307-07:002012-09-07T10:44:27.307-07:00John - I agree, there are few fun and exiting even...John - I agree, there are few fun and exiting events to participate in while wearing the uniform. As our behavior is highly regulated while wearing it, we usually don't start having fun until we take it off and put our party clothes on. Whaataya gonna do?<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.Capt. Schmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-66798082915682902952012-09-04T07:03:36.776-07:002012-09-04T07:03:36.776-07:00Cap,
Glad to see you've been writing regularl...Cap,<br /><br />Glad to see you've been writing regularly again. On the other hand, sorry for the loss of your friends. I've lost a couple of my FD mentors already, and it is never easy to face their loss or accept that we are getting older too.<br /><br />The Class A thing has always bugged me, it's as if it's only good for solemn occasions. The FD Class A uniform is a wonderful tradition that we as a service are missing the boat on. <br /><br />In my opinion, the problem is we don't wear them enough. I have worn my Marine dress blues to way too many funerals, but I have also worn them to some fun and exciting events, to include mess nights, the USMC birthday ball, weddings, public relations events, etc. When I see my Blues hanging in the closet, they prompt more good memories than bad. Maybe if every FD threw a couple decent events every year (open house, medal day, promotion ceremonies, etc) we could overcome the stigma.<br /><br />Thanks for reading,<br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901531311414516936noreply@blogger.com