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What should I do?2017-07-04T14:16:12-04:002017-07-04T14:16:12-04:00SGT Christopher Hayden2701082<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Looks like it's time for a new pair of pants.Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jul 4 at 2017 2:17 PM2017-07-04T14:17:49-04:002017-07-04T14:17:49-04:00SPC David S.2701160<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>4 years was a good run sir - besides after 4 years who knows what's next? As well nice new pair, tailored to fit keeps you looking sharp.Response by SPC David S. made Jul 4 at 2017 2:56 PM2017-07-04T14:56:58-04:002017-07-04T14:56:58-04:001SG Private RallyPoint Member2701179<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gold colored duct tape should do the trick sirResponse by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2017 3:01 PM2017-07-04T15:01:32-04:002017-07-04T15:01:32-04:00LTC Private RallyPoint Member2701280<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go see a tailor?Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2017 3:38 PM2017-07-04T15:38:50-04:002017-07-04T15:38:50-04:00SGT Joseph Gunderson2701281<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can go and purchase the gold stripe at clothing sales and take it to a good seamstress and they can replace it. No need to throw out a perfectly good pair of trousers because of such a tiny flaw.Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jul 4 at 2017 3:38 PM2017-07-04T15:38:54-04:002017-07-04T15:38:54-04:00CPT Jess Williams2701333<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you do end up getting new pants, make sure you get ones that are made from the same material as the jacket. I've noticed some material/color differences between what's sold at clothing and sales vs what you get directly from Marlowe White.Response by CPT Jess Williams made Jul 4 at 2017 3:53 PM2017-07-04T15:53:08-04:002017-07-04T15:53:08-04:00SPC Erich Guenther2701395<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did you have a break in service? Just kidding. :)Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jul 4 at 2017 4:07 PM2017-07-04T16:07:25-04:002017-07-04T16:07:25-04:00LTC Stephen C.2701599<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not a helpful answer. <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="532943" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/532943-40a-space-operations">CPT Private RallyPoint Member</a>, but the results should not be unexpected, when making a service uniform from a dress uniform. Stupid decision, and the latest in a long line of poor uniform decisions that have been made by DA. Sorry for your trouble and I hope the Army eventually makes decent dress and service uniform decisions. <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="305380" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/305380-csm-charles-hayden">CSM Charles Hayden</a> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="43364" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/43364-65b-physical-therapy-4th-id-iii-corps">CPT Private RallyPoint Member</a>Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 4 at 2017 5:51 PM2017-07-04T17:51:31-04:002017-07-04T17:51:31-04:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member2701719<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If they are a pair of the standard issue from Clothing Sales I would trash them and buy a new pair. If they are a decent pair from a place like Marlow White you can get a new stripe sewn on for relatively cheap. I'm hoping mine hold out until I make CPT in another 3 years or so.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2017 6:49 PM2017-07-04T18:49:05-04:002017-07-04T18:49:05-04:00Sgt Wayne Wood2701888<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Join the Marines... ours are redResponse by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jul 4 at 2017 8:12 PM2017-07-04T20:12:14-04:002017-07-04T20:12:14-04:00MAJ Private RallyPoint Member2702494<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly I'm more curious as to how you've worn them enough to wear out a pair of pants in the USAR. Even as an AGR Soldier I wear my ASUs twice a year at most. <br /><br />With that said, I would just buy new braid. You'll probably have $50 tied up in it all said and done. <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.marlowwhite.com/asu-trouser-braid">https://www.marlowwhite.com/asu-trouser-braid</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2017 3:44 AM2017-07-05T03:44:22-04:002017-07-05T03:44:22-04:00SGT Tony Clifford2704435<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Buy a new stripe, take it to a reputable tailor you trust and have it sewn. Additional advice: don't ask for advice about a simple clothing fix on a military community website. It's very possible that your soldiers could see that you needed to crowd source advice for a basic clothing maintenance issue. Ask peers in your unit for this kind of advice first.Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jul 5 at 2017 5:56 PM2017-07-05T17:56:22-04:002017-07-05T17:56:22-04:00SFC Joseph Weber2705555<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How many times do you think you wore them before you noticed it?Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jul 6 at 2017 4:59 AM2017-07-06T04:59:11-04:002017-07-06T04:59:11-04:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member2708844<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Could check a dry cleaner on base and see if a pair in your size was left behind and not been paid for. The cleaners will only ask for the bill to be paid. Otherwise I guess you could buy a new stripe and get it sewn on, I would hire someone but I'm not confident in my sewing abilities. Good luck Sir.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2017 2:45 AM2017-07-07T02:45:02-04:002017-07-07T02:45:02-04:00SMSgt Lawrence McCarter2709157<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The answer is simple either repair or replace the item., f its not still serviceable don't even think of wearing it !Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Jul 7 at 2017 8:04 AM2017-07-07T08:04:52-04:002017-07-07T08:04:52-04:00SFC Edward Ermey7338833<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Replace the pants. Or just have the stripe replaced, your option.Response by SFC Edward Ermey made Oct 27 at 2021 8:21 PM2021-10-27T20:21:40-04:002021-10-27T20:21:40-04:00SFC Bob Coon7338882<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take them to alterations and have the fixed or buys new pair!Response by SFC Bob Coon made Oct 27 at 2021 8:55 PM2021-10-27T20:55:08-04:002021-10-27T20:55:08-04:002017-07-04T14:16:12-04:00