Originally Posted by Private Klink
This is interesting, as the only equipment I wore was the old flak jackets; good that they have made improvements. But as some of us are a lot older than when I wore that flak jacket, weight DOES matter!

Tom, I enlisted in 1997 and we were still issued those Vietnam era flak jackets. Then, in 2001 we got a new prez and all new gear!


USMC 1997-2002. 6173 CH-53D Sea Stallion Helicopter Crew Chief and Flightline Mechanic. Semper Fi!

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