I think I already said this, but I have never understood why the AWGs are considered a "working" uniform. Can you ever imagine someone dropping $500 on them and then mucking around in dirt and grease? Don't think so. They're more appropriate as a SERVICE uniform, perhaps as an alternative to service khaki. But, since they are labelled as a "working" uniform, some bean counter lumped them in with SWOveralls to get replaced.The AWG's are sharp a looking uniform. Downside is they are not a liberty uniform. If you are going to send a letter asking them to be saved, might as well ask that they be authorized for wear outside of base.
It's no surprise they would be ignorant of Aviation Working Greens.....I bet if I were to wear them to work tomorrow ... half the people would look at me ... and say "Dude, why are you wearing a Marine uniform with a black tie?"
Brett's one of the brightest bulbs on this forum ... but I think he's missing the point on this one. The "effort" expended is something akin to what we hear all the time on this forum: ..."if you don't apply, your chances are ZERO". Or, if you don't try to save the uniform, it won't happen.Brett327: Your argument that "nobody wears them" is exactly what we're working against. ....
I bet half the guys coming up don't have a clue what they are. I bet if I were to hypothetically wear them to work tomorrow (if I owned a set), half the people would look at me like I had three heads and say "Dude, why are you wearing a Marine uniform with a black tie?"
Write an article for Naval Institute Proceedings. The feature in the back called "Nobody Asked Me But..." Call it a collaborative effort and get John's approval to sign it An Airwarrior.com Commentary, or some such thing.