Starting the army with Rifles made of wood and metal, then switching over to Plastic.
Speaking of Plastic, Magazines.
Melmac
Tan Whistle Cords on the left Shoulder
Cabbage Rolls and Chicken Chow Mein being new IMPs
Pay parade, then spending it all at Mcveys Irish Pub
Using your Social Insurance number forever, then given a card with your "New" service number
Gortex a concept as rare as colonizing Mars
Being in awe that the Platoon WO can predict what is on the menu, for hay boxes based on the weather. Rain Stew, Hot Humid Chili or Chicken.....
Having gone to Cypress meant you had been in the "Shit", and were looked up to. (This included Fall EX in Germany)
The Keener, High tech gear whores, used
older kit, not store bought new. Jump Rucks as opposed to the Cloth Hanger ruck of the 90s
And finally, Tess 1989 Black Down Park Borden doing his Driver Wheel Course Age 18 (Just turned)....
dileas
tess
PS That is Dangerboy to the left in the pic.