Why does everyone love US Wings Jackets?

February 17, 2016 by

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Why does everyone love US Wings Jackets?  They have the largest selection of Flight Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Indy style jackets available in the most different types of leather of anyone in the world!  US Wings is the premier supplier of Flight jackets, Indy jackets, and military apparel located in Hudson Ohio.  US Wings combines top quality unique leathers with authentic military and civilian patterns to produce the best leather jackets.  US Wings has been in business since 1986 founded by SFC David D. Hack, USA (Ret).  Forerunners in marketing, US Wings pioneered selling on the web and was the first Master Card International business in Ohio to take credit cards via the internet.  US Wings Signature Series™  are made in the USA.  The factory is staffed with the finest craftspeople who skillfully hand-cut, hand-sew, and hand-inspect each jacket.  They take enormous pride in creating the finest American-made garments.

Customer Service, Quality and Value are the reason consumers purchase from US Wings.  Founded in 1986 by SFC David D. Hack, USA (Ret), US Wings prides itself of going the extra mile for the consumer. Consumers around the world applaud the Customer Service, quality and value that US Wings provides and we have listed recent testimonials from our valued customers:

This is a bit late to the party. However last year I had requested an A2 from your site as a Christmas present from my family. As I can be attentive to details, I gave very specific instructions, as to type, style, color, size. They were very patient and helpful and I have been enjoying the jacket for most of this year. Obviously, given that the original was deemed a “Summer flight jacket” it is difficult to wear in freezing temperatures it has more than surpassed my expectations. Prior to this purchase I had dome my homework and was most impressed, both with your site as well as a lot of the knowledge that one can get from it, like leather types, leather repair, leather maintenance and storage. Thank you for a great jacket and site.

Federico B.

Dear Amber,

The jacket arrived today and it is perfect!  I’m so glad you mentioned the one with the map lining.  We can show our grandson where his granddad was during his military service.  Again, thanks so much for all your help.

Sincerely,

Charlotte M.

I received my flight jacket a couple of weeks ago with all of its patches.  Your people did a splendid job.  The stitching was so straight and precise on every patch.  Wow!  I wear the jacket every day with pride in the workmanship.  Thank you,

Semper Fidelis,
David E. F.

David F.

Hello Amber:

I  just received my A-2 jacket and very much like it. The quality is first rate, i.e. the stitching, zippers, color, look and suppleness of the distressed leather.
I also have a very expensive black leather designer jacket. Kind of a refined motorcycle style and you’re A-2 is of equal quality which I think is saying a lot.
So thanks for being so responsive to my initial inquiry; I will be a repeat customer.
best rgds,
William M.

William M.

Who won the 2015 Best leather Jacket Award?  US Wings!   Best Leather.org reviews leather products from all over the world.  On December 17th, 2015, Best Leather.org announced  the winner for  the Best Leather Jacket Award, the US Wings Signature Series™ Vintage Cowhide Indy-style Jacket

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US Wings Clearance Sale:
Hurry! Items Limited To Stock-On-Hand! 

The US Wings Retail Store & Factory Outlet is known the world over for value, especially during our Clearance Sale. You’ll find great savings on first quality items that we no longer stock or items that have been discontinued by the manufacturer. We are continuously adding more items to our Clearance Sale and discounting the prices, so check back often to see what we’ve added. You’ll find a wide variety of jackets, t-shirts, caps, hoodies, gloves, aloha shirts, accessories and more. Most of these items are priced below cost, so don’t miss this opportunity. Stock up now on gifts for friends and family and save money! Once these items are gone, they are gone for good!

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The Life of a Warrior is Now on Scribd!

February 1, 2016 by

 

The Life Of A Warrior E-book + Scribd.com 

 

We’re pleased to announce, in conjunction with Amazon, Google and Hillcrest Media Group, that the e-book version of The Life Of A Warrior (based on the life of SFC David Hack, CEO of US Wings) is now available to read for free* (along with more than a million other books) at Scribd.com.

Scribd is a premier book membership service with a library of over one million books, audiobooks, comics & sheet music selections with more added daily. To date, Scribd readers have clocked in more than 17 million hours of reading time since they launched in 2013. In addition to being a book service, they’ve also built the world’s most popular open platform for document publishing and were named one of the “10 Start-ups That Will Change Your Life” by Time.

If you prefer to purchase an e-book copy of The Life Of A Warrior (available for Kindle, Nook and iBooks), please visit our Digital Editions page.

*You can read The Life Of A Warrior for free with a Free 14-day Scribd Trial Membership.

 

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Inspirations from The Life of a Warrior

January 27, 2016 by

Sgt. Hack has received hundreds of comments from consumers all over the United States about The Life of a Warrior. The book was written as an inspiration to others to help people overcome  difficulties in their lives.
Yesterday, he received this comment:

  Believe in yourself. When I read The Life Of A Warrior I was left with an indelible feeling of self belief in myself as my mind meandered through the pepper corn and double gee (“thats a nasty little prickle”) pathway between imagining myself there on Friday the thirteenth 1968 in Vietnam, being attacked by the Viet Cong and surviving with more than just a hot terrible taste in my mouth. The first chapter of Sgt. Hacks book The Life Of A Warrior leaves no dought as to the gravity of the situation Sgt. Hack found himself in, the following chapters tell us why he was so able to survive it.
After being raised by a man who sounded as hard as the wood he’d been working with most of his days and who threw his kids around just like they were made of the same stuff, in a time where luxuries were more the stuff of dreams, if there was room enough in a kids mind living under such conditions as young David Hack grew up in for dreams of luxuries to enter, then it follows that a man who has been through such hardships and still has the willpower and foresight to see to it that he gets himself into a position whereby he is the one sent forth to stand and protect such an army General as General Keith Ware, would also be able to shoulder the responsibility of surviving the terrible injuries inflicted upon him by the unwielding Viet Cong.
After being brought up in a ‘dirt floored sheep shack’ in Sunfish, Kentucky sergeant Hack must have seen most everything that stood in his way thereafter as a moveable object. One gets that impression from the way he dealt with the bullies and crooked cops and sea sickness as he moved on out of rural Kentucky and into the United States Coast Guard. One also gets a strong feeling of human goodness from the intervention of Ivan Shively who was about “as cute as a toothless rat” but who came along and it sounds like “kicked” metaphorically a new sense of urgency of moral goodness into the young David Hack.
The Life Of A Warrior has all this and more in it as it touches on several points of interest in the life of sergeant David Hack, shedding light upon key points in the road that led him to grow up a staunch and trustworthy figure in himself to escape out of the precarious nature of his surroundings, touching base with the great Cassius Clay on the way, even encapsulating a time in history when the world was either too busy building following a war or too lax to take the time out to bury the war dead on Wake Island, something he took the time out himself to do in a true show of human dignity, compassion and patriotism.
The Life Of A Warrior has all this and more, not bad for 55 page book. Telling it is not reading it. Read The Life Of A Warrior and be amazed by its shining light.

 

Bradley McDermott

1/25/16

 

Additional Comments:

 

A great gift with my purchase.. I admire those who are self made. This book is is the story of one such man.
Sgt. Hack reminds me in some ways of my father. My father was orphaned, was not kept by relatives, and raised in an orphanage. There he met my mother, another orphan. They raised 5 children and put them all through college. No help from anyone.
The book also reminds me of what military service gives someone. Maturity and responsibility were two of my gifts.
It goes without saying what some in the military gave and continue to give for their country, and their fellow service members. It is a staggering gift.
A great book to pass on.
Reber Crib
1/18/16

Having given out over 100,000 copies for free, The Life of a Warrior is in its 10th printing.  Most recently Sgt. Hack announced  that The Life of a Warrior would be available through Kindle, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and  I books and that 100% of the proceeds would be given to the Haven of Rest, a shelter in Akron Ohio.

  I received a copy of the book “The Life of a Warrior” when my wife and I drove to Hudson, Ohio to purchase one of the jackets. At that time, I did not know who was the owner of U.S. Wings and simply set the book aside to be looked at on a future date.

While researching the site for a sizing chart, I discovered that the company was owned by Sgt Hack. I grew up in the area. Munroe Falls,Stow and Cuyahoga Falls and heard the name “Sgt. Hack used”. I also heard about Sgt. Hack from a family member that had contact with him, that was back in the late 1970’s.

I needed to relay the above background information to put into context the rest of my review.

I actually opened up the PDF version of the book and printed it off not remembering that I had received a bound copy of the book at the store. Just one of those well “duh” moments for me, but does let folks know that they can download the book to their computer and read and/or print it off on paper copy.

On to the review.

The book has filled in the missing pieces about Sgt Hack that I did not know. My impression of Sgt Hack has been greatly expanded AND CHANGED due to the book.

I too have overcome an injury, as I was hurt in High School and I know how difficult it is to work through these life changing events. My family has also shared some of the humble beginnings and I can completely relate how it molds one’s character, for good or bad.

My respect for the sacrifices that Sgt Hack did for our country, for his family and for himself grew as I read the book. We all need to know the back story behind the man. I greatly respect him (now that I know the backstory) for not allowing life’s experiences to push him to (Star War’s cliche NOT intended) the dark side of life.

I also (now that I know) greatly respect him for volunteering to put himself into the same “harm’s way” that he was recruiting young men into. That is the mark of a man of integrity, so much of which is lacking in today’s so-called leaders. (read the book to find out how…)

I suggest everyone read the book and understand how Sgt Hack’s life mirrors so many of our returning veterans. Wounded, physically and spiritually, but still maintaining the perseverance to continue to forge ahead. He can set a shining example for others on how to overcome their own issues !!!!

From a pure literary perspective, the book was short and to the point. The information was presented in a way that I read through the book completely (granted it is not very long, which is the only shortcoming). I feel Sgt Hack’s story could be expanded a bit without hurting the intention behind the book.

How cool is it, that the act of buying a jacket can loop a person (me, after all this time from first hearing the name Sgt Hack) back into the sphere of influence of another (Sgt Hack) so that I could have the opportunity to know the real story………

Best Regards to Sgt Hack,
Dave Cook
Norton, Ohio

1/5/16
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Heartfelt thanks from a Vietnam Veteran to Sgt. Hack

January 26, 2016 by

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Sgt. Hack,

Just discovered you site and have been drawn in by all the postings –this is just great–thank you. My unit was 319th Transportation out of Long Binh Sept 68-August 69.I spent most of the year on hwy 13-Thunder Road hauling your ammunition to Lai Khe, Quan Loi,Phu Loi, Di An, Phuoc Vinh as well as Hwy 1Cu Chi,Go Dau Ha, and Tay Ninh. To you and all those other posters on your site i want to thank you for protecting my 21 year old ass while i was under your protection. I especially want to thank the 11th Armored Cavalry and their 28 men including Lt. Hal Fritz for protecting our convoy outside AnLoc on Jan.11,1969.

You saved my life and that of my friend Buddy the first time that day and i was able to save Buddy the second time . Would also like to thank the medivac pilot who put his life on the line by landing on hwy 13 to pick up my friend Buddy and myself after i pulled him out from under the overturned 5-ton . I waved you off because we were both able to walk and could catch a truck coming through the ambush area and there were enough dead and wounded from the 11th Armored Cal. who needed your assistance.Also would like to thank the interrogation sgt.and his Kit Carson scout for thorough questioning of the NVA soldiers outside the Quan Loi nso club and k-9 compound on the night of Jan 11,1969 ambush.That was the next thing that brought me back to life after the ambush.Thanks for the memories and especially for the long awaited chance to thank so many that i never met.

Walter Zealy

1/22/2016

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Inspirations from The Life of a Warrior

January 19, 2016 by

Sgt. Hack has received hundreds of comments from consumers all over the United States about The Life of a Warrior. The book was written as an inspiration to others to help people overcome  difficulties in their lives.
Yesterday, he received this comment:

A great gift with my purchase.. I admire those who are self made. This book is is the story of one such man.
Sgt. Hack reminds me in some ways of my father. My father was orphaned, was not kept by relatives, and raised in an orphanage. There he met my mother, another orphan. They raised 5 children and put them all through college. No help from anyone.
The book also reminds me of what military service gives someone. Maturity and responsibility were two of my gifts.
It goes without saying what some in the military gave and continue to give for their country, and their fellow service members. It is a staggering gift.
A great book to pass on.
Reber Crib
1/18/16

Having given out over 100,000 copies for free, The Life of a Warrior is in its 10th printing.  Most recently Sgt. Hack announced  that The Life of a Warrior would be available through Kindle, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and  I books and that 100% of the proceeds would be given to the Haven of Rest, a shelter in Akron Ohio.

Another recent comment:

  I received a copy of the book “The Life of a Warrior” when my wife and I drove to Hudson, Ohio to purchase one of the jackets. At that time, I did not know who was the owner of U.S. Wings and simply set the book aside to be looked at on a future date.

While researching the site for a sizing chart, I discovered that the company was owned by Sgt Hack. I grew up in the area. Munroe Falls,Stow and Cuyahoga Falls and heard the name “Sgt. Hack used”. I also heard about Sgt. Hack from a family member that had contact with him, that was back in the late 1970’s.

I needed to relay the above background information to put into context the rest of my review.

I actually opened up the PDF version of the book and printed it off not remembering that I had received a bound copy of the book at the store. Just one of those well “duh” moments for me, but does let folks know that they can download the book to their computer and read and/or print it off on paper copy.

On to the review.

The book has filled in the missing pieces about Sgt Hack that I did not know. My impression of Sgt Hack has been greatly expanded AND CHANGED due to the book.

I too have overcome an injury, as I was hurt in High School and I know how difficult it is to work through these life changing events. My family has also shared some of the humble beginnings and I can completely relate how it molds one’s character, for good or bad.

My respect for the sacrifices that Sgt Hack did for our country, for his family and for himself grew as I read the book. We all need to know the back story behind the man. I greatly respect him (now that I know the backstory) for not allowing life’s experiences to push him to (Star War’s cliche NOT intended) the dark side of life.

I also (now that I know) greatly respect him for volunteering to put himself into the same “harm’s way” that he was recruiting young men into. That is the mark of a man of integrity, so much of which is lacking in today’s so-called leaders. (read the book to find out how…)

I suggest everyone read the book and understand how Sgt Hack’s life mirrors so many of our returning veterans. Wounded, physically and spiritually, but still maintaining the perseverance to continue to forge ahead. He can set a shining example for others on how to overcome their own issues !!!!

From a pure literary perspective, the book was short and to the point. The information was presented in a way that I read through the book completely (granted it is not very long, which is the only shortcoming). I feel Sgt Hack’s story could be expanded a bit without hurting the intention behind the book.

How cool is it, that the act of buying a jacket can loop a person (me, after all this time from first hearing the name Sgt Hack) back into the sphere of influence of another (Sgt Hack) so that I could have the opportunity to know the real story………

Best Regards to Sgt Hack,
Dave Cook
Norton, Ohio

1/5/16
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Sgt. Hack Recruiter of Choice, 101st Airborne

January 6, 2016 by

I did not serve with SFC Hack in Vietnam. I did serve with him in the Cleveland, OH Recruiting Main Station when I was a Unit of Choice Recruiter for the 101st Airborne Division. He was, without question, the most dynamic, personable, motivated Army Recruiter I have ever had the pleasure of serving with. He singlehandedly was responsible for the entry onto active duty to the 101st Abn Div more recruits than the rest of the RMS combined. We worked together to set up parachute demonstrations, Helicopter Rappelling demonstrations and for the lack of a better term – meet and greets with all of the high schools in the area. He taught me more about how to motivate people than all the other schools, classes, people in my life.

I purchased my first jacket – an A-2 in 1994. I was pleased to find the owner of the company, US Wings was none other than my old friend SFC David Hack. I knew he had retired from the Army and was a Chief of Police in the town they lived in, I had no idea that he and Lannie had started one of the very first internet sales companies on the planet. 

I consider David one of my oldest friends. We can go several years with no contact and start again without missing a beat. Good book, that accurately portrays what we went through in the RVN.

Thank you David for finally writing the book!! 
Michael Vick 1/4/16

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Who has the world’s largest inventory of Bomber Jackets?

December 2, 2015 by

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Who has the world’s largest inventory of Bomber jackets and military apparel?  US Wings!  From A-2’s, G-1’s. B-3’s. nylon Flight jackets, Field jackets and Pea Coats, US Wings has the jacket or coat for you.

Leather Selection is the first step in purchasing your Bomber jacket.  What type of leather do you prefer?  Did you know some leathers are known for their strength and toughness, while others are known for their softness?  US Wings of Hudson Ohio offers leather  flight jackets and bomber jackets in a wide variety of leather types including some exotics.  All are Grade A, the finest available.  US Wings offer you Leather Selection choices  from Kangaroo, American Bison, Horsehide, Goatskin, Lambskin, Cowhide, Vintage Cowhide, Texas Steerhide and Sheepskin.  Strength, durability, softness, lightness, casual, dressy, two season, three season are considerations to make in Leather Selection.  Modern day leather is generally shaved to obtain a smooth finish.  In doing so, the characteristics which distinguish unique leather is eliminated.  The naturalness of leather is enhanced by range marks which gives it the old European look.  As leather ages, the range marks bring out its character and give it a suppleness and richness.

US Army Air Force A2 flight jackets were originally made of horsehide, a very heavy and extremely durable material.  In 1943 The military switched to goatskin, much lighter weight but very tough.  Kangaroo and Lambskin are very light weight.  Kangaroo is extremely strong and the softer nature of Lambskin tends to scratch easily. American Bison like horsehide is heavier, with much character in its grain. The look, the use, the season, the weight and the color are factors you should consider in making your Leather Selection.

Military Field Jackets were based upon a civilian jacket suggested by Maj. General James K. Parsons.  The Military Field Jackets were designed so that they could be worn with both winter and summer uniforms as well as fatigue uniforms.  The olive drab cotton field jacket known as the OD Jacket  was adopted in June 1940.  At the beginning of WWII this was the standard jacket for all Army personnel, except those that had specialist clothing or extreme climatic conditions.

The Military parka N-3B and the N2B shorter military flight jacket can protect you from the harshest of winter conditions.  The Military parka N-3B is a 3.4 length parka (often referred to as a “snorkel” parka)and the N-2B is a waist-length  style flight jacket.  Both are designed to withstand sub-freezing weather & feature a water repellent 100% nylon shell, polyester interlining, polyfil insulation, and a pile-lined hood with faux fur trim.   Both jackets were first introduced to the USAF during the 1950’s.  Unlike the cold weather jackets of WWII (like the sheepskin B3’s) which relied on heavyweight leather & fur to provide warmth, these “jet age” nylon jackets provided warmth at a fraction of the weight and bulk.  Both the Military parka  N-3B and the N-2B flight jacket are the best kind of jackets for the worst kind weather.  Although primarily issued to Air Force personnel stationed in cold weather duty stations, the Military parka has been a favorite of college students since the 1960’s.  The Military parka is issued in sage green, but the civilian versions are available in sage green and black.

The coat of choice of the U.S. Navy for centuries, the Pea Coat is the heavy topcoat worn in cold, miserable weather. The name isn’t derived from the “Pea Soup weather” but rather from the heavy coarse twilled blue cloth it was originally created from.  The cloth was sometimes called P cloth and the garment evolved from being called a P-Jacket to later a Pea Coat.  Pea Coats have broad lapels, double breasted fronts with large buttons of either wooden, metal, or plastic buttons and slash pockets.  The standard for original Pea coats was 30 ounces, most often made of heavy Melton cloth, but today coats are made from 22 to 32 ounces.  Known for it warmth in severe weather, the Pea Coat has been worn not only by the military, but has been a staple of students wardrobes at high school and college campuses around the world.

Traditional US Navy  issue Pea Coats are dark blue, but many colors are offered by retailers.  Known not only for their warmth but for their durability, US Navy Pea Coats have been passed down through generations.

Come to US Wings.com for your widest selection!

 

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What is the most popular flight jacket since the A-2?

November 25, 2015 by

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What is the most popular flight jacket since the A-2?

The CWU-45P is perhaps the most popular flight jacket since the WWII A-2 jacket and it’s more stylish, practical & versatile than the USAF MA-1 flight jacket that preceded it. In addition to the USAF, this jacket is also worn by the USN, USMC and the USCG.  US Wings is proud to offer an affordable USA made CWU-45P to our customers, made by an actual US Military contractor so you know it’s authentic. It’s affordable because, unlike the military-issue version, this CWU isn’t made from costly Nomex but is made from military grade flight satin nylon instead. It’s identical in every way to its military counterpart, it just lacks the flame-retardant properties of the Nomex version.

Our USA made CWU-45P features a water repellant flight satin nylon outer shell, two fully-lined front cargo pockets with velcro-closure flaps, a quilted nylon lining with polyfil insulation for warmth, a heavy-duty zipper over a storm flap, and a velcro chest plaque for attaching a military nameplate. Our supply of this outstanding jacket is limited, so get ’em while you can! Colors: sage green or black. Made in the USA.  Click here to find more Nylon Flight Jackets.

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What do our Military Leader say about The Life of a Warrior?

November 10, 2015 by
What do our Military Leaders say about The Life of a Warrior?    THE LIFE OF A WARRIORtells the story of a Vietnam Veteran’s Journey from humble beginnings in Sunfish, Kentucky to the role he now plays as Chief Executive Officer of US Wings.  Now in its 10th printing, The Life of a Warrior has been given free to over 100,000 people. Written with the intent of helping people, especially veterans who have many issues to overcome, The Life of a Warrior has helped many.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff recently thanked Sgt. Hack:
Reviews of this book which is based upon the life of SFC David D. Hack are coming in from around the world.  Over 100,000 copies of this book, now in its 9th printing have been given free.  This book is Sgt. Hack’s attempt to give back to his fellow veterans and help those who still have adversities in their lives.  Read some of most recent reviews:
Couldn’t put it down. Grew up an Army brat and many times I saw my Dad in the pages of this book. Sgt. Hack is a true man of character, loyalty and honor.

P.S. Loved the Hack mobile!

Eugene Fairchild
11/9/15

I found “the life of a warrior” to be inspiring. I was touched by the can do attitude Sgt. Hack has had in all his pursuits. His ability to see thru the ordinary and give it his own personal flair has served him well. From his time as a recruiter to business owner and everything in between Sgt. Hack has given it his all and made it his own. Sgt. Hack’s life should be an inspiration to us all. The life of a warrior reflects a life well lived.

James Fairchild

11/8/15

 

I really enjoyed your book ” The Life of a Warrior”. It documented your early life which provided your exceptional life experiences that gave you the strength to work through and survive the life of a warrior, and continue to survive today at what this life throws at us. I to am a Vietnam vet during “68 and 69” and believe the ups and downs during that period changed my life forever and am proud to have served.
Thanks

Rich Greene

11/7/15

 

Write your review of The Life of a Warrior and win a chance for a FREE A-2 Flight Jacket from US Wings.    Please include your impression, feelings and personal anecdotes.  Explain how the book may have affected or inspired you.  Your review will place you into a drawing for a FREE Leather Modern A-2 Flight Jacket.  One jacket will be given away the 15th of every Month until Christmas.  One jacket per customer and one entry per customer.  No purchase necessary.
You can read the book online for free by downloading the book in PDF format.

Why do we want your reviews?  Saylors  Brothers Entertainment is creating a feature film based on

“The Life of a Warrior” book and your reviews will be part of the film.  The Saylors Brothers also produced The Ballad of Sgt, Hack music video.  You want to be part of a Hollywood movie?  Here’s your chance, send us your review!
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Why does Sgt. Hack like the M-51 Field Jacket?

October 30, 2015 by

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Why does Sgt. Hack like the M-51 Field Jacket? Sgt. Hack was issued this type jacket upon his entrance into the United States Army.  Although first issued in 1951, the M-51 was supplied to our troops well into the Vietnam war.  This jacket superseded the M-43 which was used during World War II.  The M-51 has bi-swing pleats with a zipper and stud fastening.

Military Field Jackets were based upon a civilian jacket suggested by Maj. General James K. Parsons.  The Military Field Jackets were designed so that they could be worn with both winter and summer uniforms as well as fatigue uniforms.  The olive drab cotton field jacket known as the OD Jacket  was adopted in June 1940.  At the beginning of WWII this was the standard jacket for all Army personnel, except those that had specialist clothing or extreme climatic conditions.  This jacket proved to be an inadequate outer garment as its thin lining provided poor insulation during cold weather and little protection  from wet weather.  Additionally its light shade stood out making soldiers more visible.  Military Field Jackets continued to evolve and the OD Field Jacket was replaced by the M-1943.

The M-1943 was longer than the OD Field Jacket, with a darker OD 9 Cotton Satteen, detachable hood, drawstring waste, two large breast pockets, and loop fastening.  Issued up to the Korean War, is was further improved with the introduction of the M-51 in 1951.

In 1965, the M-65 was introduced and became the fourth version of Military Field Jackets.  It has a built in hood that rolled up & fits in a pouch on the back of the neck and has Velcro fasteners on the sleeve cuffs & collar. Introduced in olive green shade 107 it includes two large hip pockets & medium-sized breast pockets.  The M-65 was widely used during the Vietnam war.

With his choice of any jacket in his collection at US Wings, Sgt. Hack feels most comfortable and secure in his first choice, the M-51.

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