A new congressionally ordered report into the out-of-pocket costs incurred by service members for uniform items confirms the long-held suspicion of many female troops that they're paying more than their male counterparts -- and shows that sometimes the difference is...
Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s. As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or...
As part of the national response to COVID-19, the Department of Defense entered into a $1.1 million agreement with American Apparel, Inc. to sustain critical industrial base production of U.S. military uniforms. American Apparel, Inc. intends to purchase and install...
The U.S. Space Force finally has an official rank structure for its enlisted members and officers, a service spokesman has confirmed to Military.com. A leaked memo first posted on the popular Facebook page Amn/Nco/Snco detailed the new ranks, which nearly mirror Air...
The Marine Corps wants to upgrade its combat utility uniform, a move officials say could save the service millions of dollars and provide wearers with better protection in the field. Marines currently have two separate utility uniforms they wear outside tropical...
Big changes to grooming and uniform standards are on the way, as are updates to outdated terminology and imagery used in Army regulations to illustrate proper soldier appearance. The changes represent the first update since 2017 to Army Regulation 670-1, the “Guide to...
Rocky Brands Inc., best known for its rugged work and military boots, has added a new portfolio of labels to its roster. The Nelsonville, Ohio-based company — parent to Rocky, Georgia Boot and Durango — announced today it will acquire the performance and lifestyle...
The Marines preparing for Inauguration Day ceremonies wore black face masks, white gloves — and an unusual combination of a Vietnam-era field jacket in woodland camouflage with their khaki-and-olive green service dress uniforms. Photos of the uncommon ensemble — made...
The Army is planning to alter its hair and grooming regulations in an attempt to be more inclusive, Task & Purpose reported on Tuesday. The changes, which are expected to be announced in January, include allowing some women to wear ponytails while in uniform and...
Some say it looks like a bad flight attendant uniform. Others compare it to the service dress for the East German police force. But a graphic floating around social media depicting a concept for the U.S. Space Force uniform isn’t authentic, a Space Force spokesperson...
The official Army-designed, -tested, and -refined face mask – the Combat Cloth Face Covering (CCFC) – will be provided to new Soldiers during the second quarter of FY2021. This was one of the updates provided to the Army Uniform Board (AUB) during its 152nd meeting,...
Space Force service members will soon get lapel pins and service badges to wear on their Air Force dress uniforms to better distinguish the branches. Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, the senior enlisted leader for Space Force, unveiled a lapel pin and service badge...
