Former CMC General Shoup On Berets
I think it is a sign of the times...the so called leadership is so far out of touch, they think that a beret will make a difference. The USAF tried to improve pilot retention by issuing WW2 type leather jackets to all pilots...didn't work, this won`t either. About 40 years ago it was suggested to USMC Commandant David Shoup, that perhaps the Marines should adopt beret. General Shoup`s reply was " Why would anyone want to look like a faggot or a Frenchman?"
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R.W.Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-'72
This message has been edited by Dick Gaines from IP address 209.130.219.3 on Jul 3, 2002 7:26 PM
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