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  • USMC Wannabe Blues (Army: Greens out, Blues in)

    08/24/2008 4:26:16 PM PDT · by Dawnsblood · 174 replies · 6,413+ views
    Strategy Page ^ | 8/22/08
    After a century of green uniforms, the last one is being retired from the U.S. Army. The new "Class A" uniform, as of August 21st, 2008, will be the current blue "Dress Uniform.". By 2010, troops graduating from basic training will be issued the "dress blues" as their "Class A" uniform. The "Class B" uniform will be the dress blue trousers and a white shirt with decorations (ribbons, combat badge and so on). For both enlisted and officers, rank will be worn on epaulets. The new uniform "system" is similar to the one the U.S. Marine Corps has been wearing...