SPC Private RallyPoint Member 4296258 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I graduated airborne school a few years ago but didn’t go to an airborne unit after. I’ve just come in orders for 173rd. Do I buy the maroon beret or do they issue it to you when you get there? Do I buy the maroon beret or will they issue it to me when I get to the 173rd? 2019-01-18T05:23:22-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 4296258 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I graduated airborne school a few years ago but didn’t go to an airborne unit after. I’ve just come in orders for 173rd. Do I buy the maroon beret or do they issue it to you when you get there? Do I buy the maroon beret or will they issue it to me when I get to the 173rd? 2019-01-18T05:23:22-05:00 2019-01-18T05:23:22-05:00 CSM Chuck Stafford 4296316 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You&#39;ll get one issued to you, but if it is within your budget and character -- get the beret and unit insignia and show up as the high speed low drag soldier that you are. Good Luck and enjoy your assignment -- Airborne All the Way! Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Jan 18 at 2019 6:15 AM 2019-01-18T06:15:06-05:00 2019-01-18T06:15:06-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 4296320 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Buy a beret that has a cloth liner, not the military issue leather liner. Make sure you shave the inside AND the outside prior to shaping it. Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 6:18 AM 2019-01-18T06:18:25-05:00 2019-01-18T06:18:25-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 4296692 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just came from there buy one and have it ready when you get there! If you have any other questions please ask Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 8:41 AM 2019-01-18T08:41:30-05:00 2019-01-18T08:41:30-05:00 2019-01-18T05:23:22-05:00