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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Sounds totally gay, but FABULOUS!
I thought this whole uniform thing was settled when the Army decided to use their blue uniform as both a service and dress uniform. But, whatever. Circle of Uniform Life.
In 20 years or less, the Army will probably move to go back to the “all green” uniform.
Active Duty ping.
Is the Air Force going to being back the silver and black uniforms?
Those would look great for the US Space Force.
Sam Browne belts for officers?
pinkish brown?
The greens, class a was a shoddy mess. Good riddance. Blues a bit much. Love the new, old class a
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It appears that they will also have a "maternity" uniform?? (Overweight uniform??)
“Many consider the pinks and greens the sharpest uniform in Army history,”
I now remember the Stripes is owned by the NY Slimes right? Which “many” are these idiots referring too? Many fags?
Where’s the tranny uniform?
Mix and Match?
More winning!
The World War II Pinks and Greens is one of the most classic Army uniforms of all time. Very sharp and good looking with the contrast between the green jacket and pinkish khaki trousers and shirt.
If they wanted sharp looking uniforms they should have joined The United States Marine Corps.
Wonder what officer’s garrison caps will look like. Scrambled eggs and gold bands eliminated?
Any option for an “Ike Jacket?”
I am in favor of going retro to W.W. II uniforms, they looked and were cool. The ones today look terrible, no class at all.
Outstanding.
I am former Marine and coming from “the Blues”, I really like the Army’s Pinks and Greens. Great looking uniform.
Good job Army.
Yeah, Sam Browne belts would make it complete.
Or stripes:
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