For any active duty military, reserve, or retired folk, I suggest taking a look at US Standard Issue; Oakley's military and govt sales division. They have some good products at very discounted prices (from retail).

That being said, I've ordered a couple of pairs of shades from them. Anybody else buy their gear or is there anything else worth purchasing/looking into?

https://secure.usstandardissue.com/

I like the Minute shades...cuz I have a narrow head. They stay close to my face and keep the sand out. I can wear them with just about anything. And they are durable.

Their combat boots are the ****! I've had mine for about 2 years now and love em. Will definitely be taking an extra pair to A-stan

I've ordered several sunglasses and gloves from them. I am currently waiting on a second pair of back ordered boots to come in. You can't beat about 50% off retail.

I bought a pair of sunglasses about two years ago or so, cant beat em!

Usually wear costas but the AF frowns on wearing them in uniform; bought my uniform approved shades through the site and haven't had any issues with em

i would recommend ordering from them while still on CONUS. they take FOREVER to deliver to FPO. I waited six weeks for glasses to get to Afghanistan, and one pair never arrived. (they were very easy to work with, and sent a replacement pair when i got home)

Either that or just have them delivered to a friend, then send forward via regular mail.

just my two pennies

Link fail.

http://secure.usstandardissue.com/

[This message has been edited by b.blauser (edited 10/5/2011 5:45a).]