On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved the creation of what is today the United States Marine Corps. Four of my uncles served in the Corps, one during World War II in the Pacific.
A Marine lieutenant, like any newly-commissioned military officer, receives a one-time allowance for a unform purchase of $400. Under their new collective bargaining agreement, approved by membership on Friday, officers in the Transportation Security Administration will receive an annual uniform allowance of $446.
We hear much talk about how the military needs to modernize in order to fight our nation's enemies. Apparently, though, they will need to unionize in order to fight for the same kind of perks available to people who sit on stools and paw through your luggage.
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Semper fi, old friend..
Happy Corps B-Day, amigo!
This cracked me up! And then tear up a little thinking about how much $ James has spent on uniforms, accessories & medals. But then again, I don't think there is a lot of swooning over those TSA uniforms. But those Dress Blues....they are a different story! ;) Anita
Yeah, the blue cardigan over blue double-knit pants probably doesn't wow 'em. And who would I trust more to know great fashion than you, Neeter?
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