Civilan attachés and procurement. There’s a ton of money in being on the committee that investigates the need to change BDUs.
We could’ve probably invaded IS for the cash spent trying to figure out what uniform looks best.
money going into the F-35.
I once put in a suggestion that the Air Force Uniform Board be prohibited from meeting more than once every 5 years. Never did hear back. Still got my Mr Rogers sweater from when that was the latest push for indoor winter wear. Sucked then, sucks now.
Oh man...sore subject.
Went and bought a new pair of ABU’s (AF utility fatigues) from the local Main Exchange last year...paid close to $100 for a set.
Within a couple of weeks the buttons on the fly were falling off and the shirt fared no better. Garbage quality.
I can recall my USAF issue OD’s in the early ‘80s being about $20 for a set and of much higher quality...
And don’t get me started on the USN fatigues...whoever thought that camoflauging sailors with a pattern that would make them practically invisible if they were in the water was a good idea should be keel hauled.