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Navy Barricks 1970. Not so tidy I guess | Military and Wartime1953 of 3088 |  |  |
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A family member in Navy stationed in Korea in 70's . I was surprised that barricks were so messy . Looks like no one was in a hurry to get up that day . Love that they looked so relaxed and one looking to cool in full dress .
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Very cool!!!!!
I guess if you think about it, they look like they are teenage boys...but, yes it is messy!
I was born in 1970!
LOVE the posses, the mess, well it must be Sunday, the morning after, lol
Never saw a Army barrick look this messy :-)
Thanks for love ,Bellin,Beaux and kerry !
Never would see a Marine barrick in this shape either :-)
Your right kerry ! My husband thinks he still needs to make a quarter flip on bed sheets :-)
Looks like Basic Training (spats) might be just before inspection...
It could be Pop . I will have to ask . They for sure need a inspection :-)
I remember those days very well! I was in the Navy from 1990-1992....
Did you keep your barracks such a mess too tlmbaran :-) Thanks for your service to USA !
Thanks packrat and mrmaj !
still my fav manikin!!!!! you knew a lot of handsome men!!!!
LOL bellin :-) Yes I knew some good looking man but it would be hard to top your good looks xoxox
Thank you bratjdd and petey for giving this some love :-)
Thank you MiKKo and ttom for giving some love to this group of Navy guys :-)