This thread is fascinating!
I was in the Coast Guard for a bit right out of high school and was OVER THE MOON when we were finally issued our black combat boots and ODUs (Operational Dress Uniform). :cool I just wished that the ODUs were plain army green and not navy blue, for some reason...
While in Cuba (especially Havana) I had nearly debilitating episodes of Deja Vu - they were so bad that I had to sit down several times, catch my breath and "refocus" my eyes - my vision was blurry for nearly 30 seconds to a whole minute. I also knew the streets and could get around easily...