thedrifter
07-05-05, 08:35 PM
July 11, 2005
Sincerest form of flattery?
New Air Force uniform might look familiar to leathernecks
First, the Army stole your pixel-pattern camouflage; then, the Navy copied your “charlies.” Now, guess who wants to sit at the cool table?The Air Force has selected a new battle dress uniform that sports a pixel pattern and mixes a less-prominent color blue with tan and dusty green.
The new subdued color is the biggest change from the tiger-stripe prototype tested in spring 2004, which “obviously was not very popular,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper.
There still could be minor tweaking; airmen will wear-test the uniform throughout July. But the service is moving ahead with the latest design.
Senior Master Sgt. Dana Athnos, the Air Force’s Uniform Board superintendent, said the new uniform is made of a wash-and-wear fabric, an innovation that has saved Marines on their dry cleaning bills since the Corps introduced its new camouflage utility uniform in 2002.
The new uniform also includes Marine-style rough-side-out, polish-free boots, albeit without an eagle, globe and anchor on the heel.
Officials expect to begin making the uniform available for purchase in 2007.
Ellie
Sincerest form of flattery?
New Air Force uniform might look familiar to leathernecks
First, the Army stole your pixel-pattern camouflage; then, the Navy copied your “charlies.” Now, guess who wants to sit at the cool table?The Air Force has selected a new battle dress uniform that sports a pixel pattern and mixes a less-prominent color blue with tan and dusty green.
The new subdued color is the biggest change from the tiger-stripe prototype tested in spring 2004, which “obviously was not very popular,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper.
There still could be minor tweaking; airmen will wear-test the uniform throughout July. But the service is moving ahead with the latest design.
Senior Master Sgt. Dana Athnos, the Air Force’s Uniform Board superintendent, said the new uniform is made of a wash-and-wear fabric, an innovation that has saved Marines on their dry cleaning bills since the Corps introduced its new camouflage utility uniform in 2002.
The new uniform also includes Marine-style rough-side-out, polish-free boots, albeit without an eagle, globe and anchor on the heel.
Officials expect to begin making the uniform available for purchase in 2007.
Ellie