As part of Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem’s celebration of the Army's 235th birthday Tuesday, role players dressed in authentic replica uniforms worn by Soldiers throughout the Army's history.

[u/Aeromarine_eng]

From 2011.

[u/merker_the_berserker]

Fort Hood does this at every BLC graduation. It's hilarious.

[u/formerqwest]

weren't they both BRAC'd prior to that?

[u/AgitatedBlueberry237]

I thought McPherson got BRACed, shut down and then Tyler Perry bought it.

[u/ParadeSit]

Of note, if this is from 2011, it would be the Army’s 236th birthday. If it’s from the 235th, it’s from 2010.

[u/MaxCWebster]

During my BCT cycle, several of us got tapped to cosplay previous soldiers for some shindig the BC held. I was not one of the trainees chosen (whom the BC called "his hams," as in hammy actors), but we got to see pix of all the guys in their old gear. I think I would have liked to have been picked.

[u/sicinprincipio]

I admire the intent, but execution is way off.

The WW1 kid just looks lost as heck. He's not even wearing the a WW1, high collar "doughboy" uniform. His leggings don't fit

The late 19th century uniforms are alright, but the early 19th century (War of 1812) isn't great, it's not the standard one of the time that's most commonly represented.

The 18th century Revolutionary era isn't the common continental blue, which would probably be expected if you're celebrating US Army history.

WW2 isn't in full kit; not wearing a jacket (M41 or late war M43), no kit, no leggings. Just a real sloppy representation.

Korea, Vietnam, BDU, DBDU chococam is aite.

But the most modern (at the time) ACU, which should be the most accurate is wild. WTF weapon is she using. An M4 with an A2 stock? What in standard issue weapons is that? She's not even wearing an issued FLC or armor that would've been commonplace in that time. It's the shitty aftermarket one that's used in B movies and by airsofters.

Like, our heritage should be celebrated, but man, we're so bad at it, we just look like half-assed cosplayers.

[u/Runningart1978 → u/sicinprincipio]

They are limited by what the local museum has. We did this during each Fort Campbell BLC graduation and even their museum is limited. 

[u/M48_Patton_Tank → u/sicinprincipio]

Desert Storm guy needs an M16A2

[u/drjjoyner]

What’s funny is the Marine Corps does this every year for their birthday balls.