Wednesday, October 3, 2007

First look at Navy’s new throwback uniforms

By Mark D. Faram - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Oct 2, 2007 5:33:20 EDT

Sailors in the fleet could think they’re on a Hollywood set when the Navy begins wear-testing a venerable old uniform and test-driving fixes for two existing uniforms.

Wear tests are scheduled to begin by late fall or early winter for a "throwback" service dress khaki uniform, along with improved blue and white crackerjacks, said Robert B. Carroll, director of the Navy Uniform Matters Office in Arlington, Va.

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