Monday, November 12, 2018

U.S. Army Approves New Dress Uniforms On Veterans Day

Soldier models pose in the final prototypes of the proposed "pinks and greens" dress uniforms. A skirt and pumps would be optional for women. (Army)

Army Times: It’s official: Army approves ‘pinks and greens’ uniform on Veterans Day

The Army was able to straighten out its congressionally mandated notification requirements in time to announce on Sunday, Veterans Day, that the much anticipated “Army Greens” will indeed be your next service uniform.

Formerly known as the “pinks and greens,” the World War II-era officers uniform could go Army-wide as soon as 2020, according to a release that was posted Sunday to the Army’s website but was not shared through any of its social media channels.

“The current Army Blues Uniform will return to being a formal dress uniform, while the Army Greens will become the everyday business-wear uniform for all soldiers,” the release said.

The new uniform will be “cost-neutral,” according to the Army, though details of the budgeting plan were not immediately available.

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WNU Editor: What was old and out of fashion is now new and in fashion.

More News On The U.S. Army Approving New Dress Uniforms

What's old is new: Army rolls out 'pinks and greens' service uniform -- Stars and Stripes
U.S. Army announces roll out of new Army Greens uniform on Veteran’s Day -- KOAA News
Army Adopts World War II ‘Pink And Greens’ Uniform For All Soldiers -- Task & Purpose
The history of the US Army's uniforms since 1776, in images and depictions -- Business Insider

1 comment:

Gadfly Speck said...

Bring back the Sam Browne belt!