Guide to Military Uniforms The first U.S. military uniforms date back to 1779 when General George Washington chose to use the blue uniform coat with...
Marine Corps Rolls Out New Nursing Shirt, Maternity Dress Blue Items The Marine Corps is releasing a series of new uniform items designed to be more useful and better-fitting for pregnant and...
Navy Deletes Phrases Like 'Faddish' and 'Complement the Skin Tone' from Grooming Regs Sailors will no longer be subject to leaders' interpretation about what grooming standards are in "good taste," "eccentric"...
Soldiers Can Now Wear Awards on Class B Version of New Army Green Uniform The service sent an All Army Activities message to the force detailing new guidelines for the Class B variation of the World...
Trigger Finger Mittens on Marine Corps Cold Weather 'Snivel Gear' Wish List This search for better cold weather clothing comes at a time when the U.S. military is intensifying its focus on the Arctic.
Yes, There Is a 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms, Report Finds Out-of-pocket uniforms costs for enlisted women can add up to $8,000 or more over a career, the report found.
Top Military Myths Debunked On this episode we speak with journalist Jeff Schogol a beloved piece of military culture: the myths, rumors and legends that...
The Navy's Diversity Task Force Didn't Recommend Allowing Beards. Here's Why Sailors hoping for permanent no-shave waivers to make a comeback aren't likely to see the policy change anytime soon.
The Marine Corps Is Developing a Better-Fitting, More Functional PT Uniform Marines could soon be sporting new olive-green PT shirts and shorts, both featuring breathable, black mesh-knit side panels.
Army Rolls Out Army Green Uniform Wear Guidelines, Renames Combat Patch Troops have until Oct. 1, 2027, to purchase the AGSU, after which the ASU will become the Army's optional dress uniform.
Top Enlisted Leaders Say They Support Extending Parental Leave Period to 2 Years Two House lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require the Defense Department to standardize parental leave policies...
Trump Administration Fires Female Vice Admiral Amid Widening Purge of Military Officers Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield who began her career as a helicopter pilot and was the first woman to be president of the Naval...
Troops Booted over COVID-19 Vaccine Are Being Offered Back Pay But Not Huge Payouts The Pentagon, acting on orders from President Donald Trump, has begun to lay out the details of its plan to woo back...
Veterans, Service Members Detail Health Struggles from Toxic Exposure at Domestic Bases Leading Democrats in Congress are turning their attention to service members exposed to toxins at domestic military bases and...
Top Marine Says Service Has Finally Settled on 13-Grunt Rifle Squads The commandant said that the changes were informed by bottom-up feedback from Marines in the fleet, "empowered by our...