Yes! I have been lucky enough to find some stuff at the PX and aafes.com! What branch are you in? Are you in Iraq? Hope you are staying safe and I can't wait to see pictures. I will miss all my stuff next year when we are deployed :shame:
Oh and yes those gold flats are gold! They are calfskin embossed with the gold metallic print. They are very comfy, you could find some on ebay probably!
I am Army too. I was active duty until last year and now I play part-time. I am in the Horn of Africa right now as a contractor, so I feel like I never left the service. lol.
I am sooo scared to shop on Ebay! *Cringe*. I do love those though. You've got great taste!