Nov 07 2007

Uvex XC and WileyX Sunglasses

Posted by Dale @ 10:12 pm Baghdad Time in Deployment, Must Have Gear

A good pair of sunglasses is essential to survival here in Iraq. Actually, I have found that 2 different pairs of sunglasses are better. I prefer one type for day to day FOB life, while I use a different type for going outside the wire. I have a pair of the Uvex XC that I was issued while preparing for deployment at Ft. Benning, GA. I wear them everyday in and around the FOB. But when I head off the FOB, I switch to the WileyX which I bought at the military clothing sales store at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The WileyX sunglasses have a much tighter, closer fit to the face. They also have more of a goggle-type setup, while the Uvex XCs are a single lens system. So the WileyX pair does a better job of keeping out the blowing sand. Both pairs of sunglasses came with interchangable lenses. In limited visibility, I can put in the clear lenses, so I can still have some eye protection even when it’s dark outside.

Here’s a picture of me wearing my WileyXs while flying in a Blackhawk.
WileyX

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3 Responses to “Uvex XC and WileyX Sunglasses”

  1. tami (sis) on 09 Nov 07 at 2:26 pm said:

    :grin: Thank you Jesus for your protection over Rusty…especially
    now and thank you for protecting his eyes with these sunglasses :) tee hee

    we love you Jesus
    and we love Rusty…
    in Jesus name…Amen

  2. Mike Bolton on 09 Nov 07 at 8:31 pm said:

    Dale,

    I was not sure of were to put this, but with Veterens’ Day Approaching just wanted to say thanks for serving.

    God Speed

    Mike

  3. Toni Lea on 14 Nov 07 at 2:22 am said:

    Hey Dale, your looking just way too cool out there. can’t wait for you to come home safe.

    Toni

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