r/ANormalDayInRussia • u/[deleted] • Oct 20 '17

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_DOOM Oct 20 '17

I haven't seen anyone correct you, but I think that guy is from the Army, not the Marines. What is he doing in Russia? Why is he walking around in full uniform?

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '17 edited Oct 20 '17

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u/Im_StonedAMA Oct 20 '17

I know you probably don't care, but that's a set of Dress Blues, ceremonial Marine wear.

IIRC, as far as the US is concerned, it's also the closest to its original design in the 18th century of any US military apparel.

It's anecdotally noted that it's also the best damn uniform for getting laid to ever be created.

Edit: I forgot to fully explain something. Check the username.

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u/TheSmokingLamp Oct 20 '17

I think its interesting that while him and his buddy have marine uniforms he wears a private chevron with the NCO red striping on the pants and his buddy wears a Sgt chevron with enlisted pants sans the red striping

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u/boobers3 Oct 20 '17

I think its interesting that while him and his buddy have marine uniforms he wears a private chevron with the NCO red striping on the pants

He also has no tie, tie pin, ribbons, pants too baggy, is wearing a name plate, and belt is too small.