New legislation before Congress would require military leaders to eliminate the so-called “pink tax” by ensuring women receive uniform allowances more in line with what men receive. The bipartisan proposal, introduced Wednesday, comes just weeks after the Government...
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New Marine Corps maternity uniforms: designed by women, for women
The Marine Corps is improving many facets of maternity uniforms to meet the needs of all Marines. In April, Marine Corps Systems Command will begin releasing a series of modifications to the service, dress, combat and physical training maternity uniform items to...
Burlington Reaches Production Milestone of 1 Million Yards for Army Green Service Uniforms
Burlington Industries LLC, a division of Elevate Textiles, has reported the production of over one million yards of fabric for the new Army Green Service Uniforms. The one million yards of fabric is equivalent to about 200,000 jackets, 115,000 hats and belts, 320,000...
Canadian military selects new camouflage pattern – industry asked to make the new material
The Canadian Forces is taking another step in acquiring new camouflage uniforms. It has selected a pattern for its new camouflage and the federal government has now gone to cloth manufacturers to start the process of producing the material needed for uniforms. The new...
Army announces update to Class B Army Green Service Uniform
The U.S. Army released ALARACT 029/2021 today, providing an update allowing the optional wear of insignia and accoutrements on the Class B Army Green Service Uniform and Tropical Dress Variations. ALARACT 029/2021 authorizes the wear of insignia and accoutrements on...
Air Force OCP uniform changes will become mandatory next month
All airmen will be required to wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern as a utility uniform starting April 1, according to an Air Force instruction. The Air Force began changing over to the Army’s uniform pattern in 2018, replacing its gray, blue and green tiger...
Heated Flight Suits on Air Force’s Priority List for Aircrews
The Air Force has released its wish list for better gear for pilots, aircrew and base defenders -- and heated flight suits are near the top. In two solicitation notices posted earlier this year, the service said it wants heated flight suits and upgraded eye protection...
Yes, There Is a ‘Pink Tax’ on Women’s Military Uniforms, Report Finds
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...
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...