Shouldn't the USA Olympic team be dressed in American made clothes?

[no1_vern]

Do they REALLY have to wear uniforms from China?

Team USA To Be Decked Out in Uniforms Made in China - ABC News
They are the pride of America — Team U.S.A. — and for the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in London, they’ll be proudly wearing red, white and blue, from beret to blazer.

The classic American style — shown in an image above — was crafted by designer Ralph Lauren. But just how American is it?

When ABC News looked at the labels, it found “made in China.”

Also: Why Berets?

[sharder8]

Just WRONG in so many ways . . .

Don't know about the berets . . . even the Army has gotten rid of it for the most part. The only ones wearing the beret now, are Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces.

BTW, I wore a beret in the Army for a short time back in the late 70's, early 80's. Anyone want to guess which/color beret I wore?


Harder

[Whir]

Airborne.

Might be a silly question, but are the uniforms they need even made by anyone in the US? It could simply be that there are no specialized manufacturers of that nature here. It would surprise me, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

[Theophylact]

And you think Nikes are made in the USA?

[Theophylact]

Speaking of Nike:

Nike announces that Joe Paterno Child Development Center name will be changed

Nike announced today it was removing Joe Paterno's name from its child care center on its world headquarters campus near Beaverton.

The sports equipment and apparel company made the announcement just hours after the release of a devastating report about Penn State University officials' conduct in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

[RicheemxX]

Airborne.

Might be a silly question, but are the uniforms they need even made by anyone in the US? It could simply be that there are no specialized manufacturers of that nature here. It would surprise me, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

AFAIK none of the stuff they wear has been made in america for years. From the hats, jerseys, all the way down to the shoes. Heck in most cases I'm pretty sure the equipment they use isn't even made in America these days.

[sharder8]

Airborne.

NOPE!

The one I wore was dis-allowed in '80.

Actually, I've worn 2 different colored beret's . . . one until '79 and the other until '80


Harder

[Taxmancometh]

That's a shame. And what is with the stupid berets? They always wear them.

I wore a red beret in Army ROTC.

[sharder8]

I wore a red beret in Army ROTC.

That was to make it easier to spot you in the woods, when you got lost on the land nav course.



Harder

[The Real Bingo]

The beret is still worn with the Class-As and ASUs.

Back on topic - it's a taveshamockery.

[Taxmancometh]

That was to make it easier to spot you in the woods, when you got lost on the land nav course.



Harder

Ha! No it was for drill team. I juggled a drill rifle.

[sharder8]

Ha! No it was for drill team. I juggled a drill rifle.

Bet you wish you were 1/10th good enough for even a first thought on my old unit's drill team . . .

Harder
B/3/3 "TOG"

[Whir]

I had a drill team once...


Sorry, we're already way off topic.

[sharder8]

You do realize there are International Drill Team competitions every year . . . . and OUR Drill teams wear American made uniforms.




Harder

[pickel]

J Anyone want to guess which/color beret I wore?


Harder

PINK ?????


Wear American or Stay Home !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sharder8]

PINK ?????


Wear American or Stay Home !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you frickin' kidding pickel . . . everyone knows that sailors wear the pick beret's when they go dancing with their Marine dates . . .




Harder

[Taxmancometh]

Wow! That was marvelous!!! This is what distinguishes us from other countries in the world.

Dammit! Now I have to join the Army drill team.

[The Real Bingo]

Designer plans to produce future uniforms in USA - Olympics - MiamiHerald.com

[pickel]

If our athletes had ANY nads, they'd ditch the Chinese junk and wear good ole American blue jeans and a "Forget Hell !!" tee shirt. But, I have no faith in this , younger generation.

[Taxmancometh]

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