Gen. John Raymond, chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, showed off the latest prototype of the service's dress uniform during a Senate hearing last week. The new version features notable changes after critics roasted an earlier iteration last year....
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U.S. Space Force Uniforms Approved, a ‘Home Run’ With Guardians
The Space Force’s service dress uniform proved to be a hit with Guardians—not to mention “off the charts” with younger Guardians—said Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, and the service has “slapped the table on the final design.” After its...
Belgian army to get new Multicam camouflaged combat uniforms
The Belgian army is abandoning its four-five-tone Woodland camouflage used for twenty years, and has officially adopted a new multi-colored Multicam combat dress which will enter service from late 2022, the Minister of Defense and manufacturers announced on April 1 in...
Canada’s military to adopt gender-neutral dress code as it moves to diversify ranks
The Canadian Armed Forces will soon adopt a gender-neutral dress code for service members as military commanders push for more diversity in the ranks. Men and women in uniform are currently subject to separate dress codes that include the types of clothing they can...
MYSTERY RANCH® Partners with CORDURA® Brand to Debut CORDURA® re/cor™ Recycled Nylon
MYSTERY RANCH, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function, and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, announces its partnership with INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand and the debut of CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 in...
Space Force to modify Air Force blues while waiting for final dress uniform rollout
The Space Force is going for “quick wins” with plans to tweak the Air Force blues uniform before eventually rolling out its own service dress outfit, its top enlisted leader said. Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman said changes to buttons, name...
DoD Announces $1.3 Million Defense Production Act Agreement With Brittany Global Technologies
As part of the national response to COVID-19, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) entered into a $1.3 million government investment with Brittany Global Technologies to sustain critical industrial base production of Berry Amendment compliant fabrics for U.S....
Indian Army Gets New Combat Uniforms
The Indian Army has a new combat uniform for its personnel aimed to provide more comfort and sustainability. The new combat dress was unveiled on January 15 during the country's Army Day parade. Made using a blend of cotton and polyester in 70:30 ratio, the...
Labor, material shortages trim delivery of uniform apparel to newest U.S. Air Force members
Shortages of fabric and labor mean the newest members of the Air Force and Space Force will leave boot camp next year with fewer uniform items. Starting in November, the Air Force began issuing to graduates of basic military training two dress blue uniform shirts —...
US Navy unveils maternity uniform pilot program for 2022
The US Navy is launching a maternity uniform pilot program in 2022 for expecting sailors, providing them with maternity uniforms at no cost. The wear test for pregnant volunteers, from Jan. 2, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2026, will allow enlisted sailors and officers in the...
Bill Seeks to End ‘Pink Tax’ for Women Buying Uniforms
A bipartisan pair of senators is looking to cut down on out-of-pocket costs female troops face when buying items for their uniforms. A bill introduced Wednesday by Sens. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, aims to eliminate the so-called "pink tax," or the...
Space Force’s New Uniforms, Insignia, Revealed
The Space Force last week unveiled its new designs for service dress and workout uniforms as it continues to forge its own identity in the Pentagon. Rather than the typical suit-style uniform that buttons in the middle, the Space Force’s preliminary design features a...