Posted on 11/13/2018 1:59:01 PM PST by re_tail20
The uniform worn by the World War II Army — “Army Greens” — was adopted Sunday as the service’s new service uniform.
Army officials have been discussing adoption of the retro-style uniforms with pinkish-brown trousers and dark olive jackets, known as “pinks and greens,” for months, as part of an effort to link soldiers to the service’s history.
The uniforms were presented by Program Executive Office Soldier at the Association of the United States Army’s annual exposition in Washington, D.C. last year and had the support of the Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey, who wore a prototype at the Army-Navy game last December.
The new uniform, which officials said would be “cost-neutral” to enlisted soldiers and would not come at an added cost to taxpayers, is expected to be fielded to soldiers reporting to their first units beginning in summer 2020. All soldiers will be required to have the uniform for wear eight years after that.
“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 service announced in a press release timed to coincide with Veterans Day celebrations. There will be no change to the Army’s field uniform, the release said.
Many consider the pinks and greens the sharpest uniform in Army history, and it appears to have support among a large number of soldiers. An Army Times survey found more than 70 percent of respondents favored the idea of returning to the WWII uniform.
Some soldiers have voiced reservations, however, about adding yet another dress uniform to their wardrobe.
In late 2017, troops at Camp Zama in Japan told Stars and Stripes they had concerns about buying another new outfit so shortly after the Army phased out green office...
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Two thumbs up!
Pride and tradition!
That would be cool, too.
My father’s Army conquered Western Europe and looked sharp in its Pinks and Greens, and whoever replaced that beautiful uniform with the beltless green bus driver suit should be dug up and shot. This Marine’s only criticism is the exagerrated peak of the barracks cover, which looks like a South American dictator. Other than that, the Army got it right.
My father’s Army conquered Western Europe and looked sharp in its Pinks and Greens, and whoever replaced that beautiful uniform with the beltless green bus driver suit should be dug up and shot. This Marine’s only criticism is the exagerrated peak of the barracks cover, which looks like a South American dictator. Other than that, the Army got it right.
The Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University never gave up the Pinks and Green. Whoooop!
When I was on active duty, we were surveyed numerous times about uniforms. Everybody I know said, “Bring back the pinks and greens”. Of course, that was 1986. Takes time and numerous uniform disasters.
Or sabres and scabbards, riding boots, spurs, white gloves and Sam Browne belts. Nor Traditions so far.
They’re not wrong. Classic, including the “Ike” jacket.
This is why.
Focus on winning the war.
Please define what is "winning" in Afghanistan?
I don't think even the generals know.
75th Infantry Division.
Because this is what the army needs today: a third Class A uniform change in the past 10 years. No really, there is NOTHING more pressing than this...
Excuse me Captain, should I move these deck chairs around a bit..?
No, not the cloth division patch on the shoulder but the metallic branch of service badge worn on the lapel of the tunic.
They are paid a lot of money to know.
I’ll hit the books and see if I can find
it.
Logistics.
Patton was a Cavalryman. Jodphurs were SOP. His only distinctive uniform item were his sidearms & belt.
Green fatigues were okay. Especially untucked.
...and they have the blue infantry cord on the gal...how stylish.
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