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9. Here's a rundown

Mon Oct 25, 2021, 08:16 AM

Oct 2021

I served from 82 through 06 - so my last eye exam they gave me the option to choose a slightly less embarrassing pair

https://taskandpurpose.com/history/brief-history-militarys-unsightly-birth-control-glasses/

Edit - The Air Force still issued the black hornrims until the late 80s. I gues the Army moved to the brown ones in the late 70s

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Do I look alright in my new glasses? [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 2021 OP

We going Burger King to try and score today Duncanpup Oct 2021 #1

Godspeed! nt LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #2

I can't tell without my glasses. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2021 #3

Here, you can try mine. LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #4

Your new glasses are great, I can't even tell you are wearing any. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2021 #10

About 10 years ago, I bought a pair of LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #6

I would put a black elastic strap on mine to play basketball The Polack MSgt Oct 2021 #7

You've got me curious now... LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #8

Here's a rundown The Polack MSgt Oct 2021 #9

Look like you've been framed. Harker Oct 2021 #11

You make anything you wear look good. Shrike47 Oct 2021 #12