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Anyone who thinks the above is a sane thing to do by the president of the United States... is likewise unhinged
Anyone who tries to justify their putdowns of the Space Force uniforms should get a clue
they need to grow up and find an actual beef to criticize President Trump with.
Even the dress uniform of the Marine Corps were scrutinized and criticized by many.
From AI
“The U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform, particularly the iconic Dress Blues, has a long history of being scrutinized for its ornamental and "flashy" appearance. While today it is widely praised as one of the most stylish and prestigious uniforms in the military, its striking aesthetic was intentionally designed to be highly visible and projection-focused, leading to historical pushback during eras when practicality was favored.
Historical Backlash & The 'Too Flashy' ErasThroughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Marine Corps uniform underwent several dramatic redesigns that sparked debate over whether it was too extravagant for standard military use:The 1805 Overhaul: Congress authorized a highly ornate redesign featuring a tall felt shako, a red plume, and extensive brass plating. The goal was to project American military might in foreign ports, but critics at the time viewed it as overly flamboyant.
The Jacksonian Green Experiment (1834): In a bid to tone down the appearance and return to the heritage of the Continental Marines, President Andrew Jackson ordered a switch from blue to green and white jackets. However, the fabric faded terribly to a patchy yellow and blue-green. By 1841, the Commandant quietly reverted the force back to the favored, cleaner dark blue look.
The U.S. military heavily emulated European superpowers. In 1859, the Marines copied French light infantry looks, and after 1870, they adopted a spiked German-style pickelhaube helmet and flashy white dress helmets for summer wear. This period marked the height of "parade-field" flashiness, which critics increasingly argued had no place on modern, smoky battlefields where visibility meant becoming an easy target.