Have I ever been in the military? No. I respect and am grateful for those who've served or are serving in our armed forces. However, I myself have never been in the military. Are my day-to-day sunglasses Ray-Bans? Yes. Although similar to sunglasses made for the military, my sunglasses are non-military Ray-Ban Caravans. I also have a pair of Oakleys I use mostly for single-sculling and beach volleyball doubles.