“Dickerson: This is not military issue, Airman. What sort of uniform...” – Good Morning, Vietnam ... Movie Quotes Database

Dickerson

This is not military issue, Airman. What sort of uniform is that?

Adrian

Cretan camouflage. If you want to blend into a crowd of drunken Greeks there's nothing better.

Dickerson

That is humor. I recognize that. I also recognize your species of soldier. I had a guy like you in the field one time. He blew himself to pieces. But not before his humor cost the lives of three very fine individuals.

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