--- Shane Reidelberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All, > I'm going to try to clear the water here before the mud gets any > thicker. > From what I can tell, the bottom line the this uniform contraversy has > very > little to do with the changes that are happening and more to do with how > > practical the uniform is for the individual Ranger.
*I with you<G> I know the Uniform reg's.. and *suggest we build morale with the boys and remove any needless hassle from their involvement in *their program. Keep the uniform.. but go easy hassleing boys or WOMEN! over "workwear" For me as first generation Youngbuck Ranger.. *I decided because of the Royal Ranger uniform, that I would not enlist in the Army or the Air Force, and choose the Navy because they don't wear them ugly Khaki pants<G> HA! If I'm wrong, then > I > surrender the soapbox to the next brave soul. Otherwise... > I think the practicality of the uniform varies from Ranger to Ranger and > from one situation to the next. *Same even with FCF<G> *Given the choice.. I'd wear my grundgy Elkhide buckskins anywar- anytime to Kahki's.. *And have<G> I wore'em to church.. bells jingle'n. *Preach it pard! A1* I think you all will agree that Class > A's > just don't work on campouts, period. By the same token, jeans and > Ranger > t-shirts are inappropriate for the awards presentation during Sunday > morning > church. The only question now is, "what about the regular outpost > meeting?" > I confess that my Wednesday night uniform is jeans with my ever > faithful > Ranger t-shirt and ballcap. Same goes for the rest of our commanders, > including our pastor. Why? Because the uniform is just not practical for > our > meetings. Between playing kickball and the a/c not working, I thank God > for > Ranger > t-shirts. > Don't get me wrong. I'm all for following regulations but you gotta > throw in > some common sense and consider your own comfort. I like to be relaxed > in > our meetings, not sweating to death just because the regs say I have to > be > in uniform. > > Just as a side note, Iron Mike gave a great idea the other day. He > suggested plain tan colored BDU's as a uniform for activities. Not > camoflage! But just plain solid tan/khaki colored BDU's complete with > patches if you like. I think thats a great idea for outdoor activities. > We > could call it the "PRU", > The "Practical Ranger Uniform". > > Just a few thoughts... > GOD BLESS! > > Shane > > Shane A. Reidelberger > Commander, Outpost 90 > Percy Assembly of God > Percy, Illinois > > I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I > shall not be moved. > Psalm 16:8 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > _______ > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org ===== *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. --------------********+********-------------------- Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, and both in the .....cause! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
