Latest "Uniform changes" stories

Navy announces uniform changes, including a new boot, expected in 2023

Updates include a new, lightweight safety boot and adjustments to the maternity service dress blue coat. Also, 2POCs will begin wider distribution.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 months ago

Air Force approves wave of uniform changes — including shorts for maintainers

Commanders of maintainers have the authority to allow them to wear dark navy blue shorts instead of the Airman Battle Uniform or Operational Camouflage Pattern trousers.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

New in 2020: Silver earrings, male Marines carrying umbrellas

Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Umbrellas for male Marines, silver earrings for female Marines: Corps makes uniform changes

Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

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