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Viking · 10-24-2004, 01:42

I would estimate that I spent about $800.00 last year. I had a deployment to OEF that I bought stuff for. All we were issued at the GIP was the MOLLE gear so I spent some money on kit. Hiking boots, good socks, no SPEAR (cold weather) gear was available so I spent money on some of that, uniform mods and other assorted stuff. Upon return, I spent a lot on refit. Gear that didn't work was replaced, the boots and uniforms were worn out and needed replaced etc... I wish we could get reimbursed from the army. We have an SOR but we got less than a third of the items requested so I don't lose any sleep over spending a little to make life better. Just my .02.

10-24-2004, 01:42	#2
Viking Quiet Professional Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 260	I would estimate that I spent about $800.00 last year. I had a deployment to OEF that I bought stuff for. All we were issued at the GIP was the MOLLE gear so I spent some money on kit. Hiking boots, good socks, no SPEAR (cold weather) gear was available so I spent money on some of that, uniform mods and other assorted stuff. Upon return, I spent a lot on refit. Gear that didn't work was replaced, the boots and uniforms were worn out and needed replaced etc... I wish we could get reimbursed from the army. We have an SOR but we got less than a third of the items requested so I don't lose any sleep over spending a little to make life better. Just my .02. __________________ Let us never forget!!!
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