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...
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Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years
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...
DOD Announces $1.1 Million Defense Production Act Agreement With American Apparel To Strengthen Domestic Clothing Industrial Base
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...
These Are the Official Space Force Ranks
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 Marines Want a Next-Gen Combat Utility Uniform. Here’s What Could Change
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...
Army Unveils Major Grooming, Uniform Updates
Big changes to grooming and uniform standards are on the way, as are updates to outdated terminology and imagery used in Army regulations to illustrate proper soldier appearance.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 Will Acquire Boot Labels from Honeywell for $230 Million
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...
What kind of uniform is that? Marines drill for inauguration in unique style
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...
Army plans to unveil more inclusive hair and grooming regulations
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...
No, That Space Force Uniform Design on Social Media Isn’t Real, Officials Say
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...
Army’s official face mask to be issued to new Soldiers in 2021
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 troops get lapel pin and badge to wear on their Air Force uniforms for now
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...