Burch Oil Sign

[Bustem' Down]

I'm in the Navy and I don't really care one way or the other. Let them try and keep up with the uniform changes, cause I can't.

 

[ajhkmr97]

I'm in the Navy and I don't really care one way or the other. Let them try and keep up with the uniform changes, cause I can't.

thats no joke, Im with ya on the changes.... its crazy... and what really gets me is the fact that it will be to the sailor to purchase the new uniforms. Had it been the Marines, the uniforms would be issued.

 

[itsbob]

thats no joke, Im with ya on the changes.... its crazy... and what really gets me is the fact that it will be to the sailor to purchase the new uniforms. Had it been the Marines, the uniforms would be issued.

Marines issued uniforms? The same service that requires you to buy your INITIAL issue in Basic?? Never heard of such a thing, and I'll believe it when I see it!

 

[Bustem' Down]

thats no joke, Im with ya on the changes.... its crazy... and what really gets me is the fact that it will be to the sailor to purchase the new uniforms. Had it been the Marines, the uniforms would be issued.

Well, kinda yes and no. They will give us extra in our clothing allotment, but it won't be near enough to cover it all. I hate it, I don't want to wear blue cammies. I think it's retarded.

 

[willie]

Is that sign still there?

 

[ajhkmr97]

Marines issued uniforms? The same service that requires you to buy your INITIAL issue in Basic?? Never heard of such a thing, and I'll believe it when I see it!

I've not served under a Marine command directly but was stationed at Camp Geiger as a Corpsman and was attached to MCT companies for medical support. Most of my knowledge of Marine Corps policy comes from my time at Geiger. Perhaps my knowledge is off. None the less, it was my understanding that everyone is re-issued new uniforms every so-many-years. As a corpsman going to a Marine unit, I would get issued uniforms free of charge.

As for as Marines buying their first initial issue in BC, Navy does that too.. I really dont know if Marines get a clothing allowance or such. It was my overall understanding that Marines were re-issued uniforms.

If my understanding is off....a correction is appreciated.

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WILLIE
The sign is still there to my knowledge

 

[migtig]

I've not served under a Marine command directly but was stationed at Camp Geiger as a Corpsman and was attached to MCT companies for medical support. Most of my knowledge of Marine Corps policy comes from my time at Geiger. Perhaps my knowledge is off. None the less, it was my understanding that everyone is re-issued new uniforms every so-many-years. As a corpsman going to a Marine unit, I would get issued uniforms free of charge.

As for as Marines buying their first initial issue in BC, Navy does that too.. I really dont know if Marines get a clothing allowance or such. It was my overall understanding that Marines were re-issued uniforms.

If my understanding is off....a correction is appreciated.

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WILLIE
The sign is still there to my knowledge

Having been married to a Marine - I know that he did receive a basic clothing allowance. However, I also know that the allowance came no where near close to covering the cost of one dress blue uniform, with altering, much less the charlies, and cammies, with shoes, and various required accessories. We like to have went broke our first year in DC because he needed so many tunics, white trousers, shoes, and blue trousers. One tunic without buttons was over $400.

 

[ajhkmr97]

Thanks for the info... I didnt know that...

 

[willie]

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WILLIE
The sign is still there to my knowledge

When is the last time you saw it? I used to see it but now I don't but everyone is still talking about it.

 

[ajhkmr97]

When is the last time you saw it? I used to see it but now I don't but everyone is still talking about it.

If memory serves me, I thought I saw it last week sometime.... I could be wrong..

 

[willie]

If memory serves me, I thought I saw it last week sometime.... I could be wrong..

Maybe Sonny burned it.

 

[czygvtwkr]

Being a sailor myself, I find disgust with seeing civilians portraying themselves as military personnel. The military is not to be mocked! If a company wants to "salute" the military - then simply portray a person in normal civilian attire saluting. This would definitely warm my heart and give me a feeling of sincerity. Having a civilian posing in a military or military-like uniform and being "out of regulations" from the hair to the salute - that is INSULTING! The military is about good order, discipline, honor, courage, commitment. Such signs out side of the base do not help to portray this.
This is no different than seeing civilians wearing "camie" trousers with non-military clothing. The uniform is what makes the US Military unique in the world. If civilians are allowed to wear a military/military-like uniform casually - what message do you thing is sent about the real folks wearing the real uniforms??

Actually its just a flight suit and that is not considered a uniform. Civilian flight test engineers are required to wear flight suits. Most I know actually wear them to nausea to impress people but that is besides the point.

Does it bother you that I wear army surplus cammos hunting? They are cheap and perfect for the job.

 

[Cali Transplant]

Racing

The sign shows that female NASCAR driver saluting. The theme is "Take Command of Your Energy Bill." She's wearing racing coveralls and is holding a racing helmet.

 

[Tonio]

The sign shows that female NASCAR driver saluting. The theme is "Take Command of Your Energy Bill." She's wearing racing coveralls and is holding a racing helmet.

If she's NASCAR, how come her suit isn't plastered with sponsor patches?

That sounds like a Jeff Foxworthy (I think) routine about Speed Racer. He wondered why Speed had a car that could fly and go underwater but never won a race. He blamed the problem on Speed's pit crew--a 12-year-old boy and a monkey, both wearing matching outfits.

 

[Cali Transplant]

I think she's Danica (name?). The same one from the Honda commercials.

 

[MMDad]

I think she's Danica (name?). The same one from the Honda commercials.

Now I'm going to have to stop and look. It looks military, but it could be Danica Patrick.

Wouldn't it be funny if all of these people are upset with Burch for a military sign, when it's really a Besche racing sign?

 

[Nickel]

I saw a Besche Oil sign today on Rte 5 N just past Hughesville, but it was some weird chick with some ugly socks on, and said something like "Are your tootsies warm". It was a little strange.

 

[willie]

Has anybody seen the sign in LP lately? Like since Saturday maybe?

 

[Midnightrider]

last night...
my first thought was that it was supposed to be a racecar driver, but its not Danica Patrick, just a girl who kind of looks like her.

 

[Bustem' Down]

I think she's Danica (name?). The same one from the Honda commercials.

Yeah it is, I saw that sign on 301 south heading towards La Plata. That's what ya'll are talking about?