
New USMC Deployment Bag -The Marine Corps has adopted a new seabag called the FOR 65 Deployer. The Bag, to be used by deploying Marines, is a combination footlocker, seabag and rolling suitcase. Made by Force Protector Gear, the loadout bag weighs 10 lbs and has a 6,000 cubic inch capacity m...

ABU Fleece Jacket wear policy released by Air Force Officials Air Force photoAF public affairs reports that a 9 Oct, 2009 message was released by the 98th Air Force Virtual Unifor...

ABU Wear Policy UpdateThe Air Force has authorized BDU Goretex Jackets and BDU field jackets to be worn with the ABU Uniform. The ABU wear policy decison was made due to greater demand for cold weather gear than the current supply of ABU coats. ...

The Air Force has announced that an Improved ABU (IABU) top is under development and should be ready for issue or purchase in late 2010. Airman have complained that the current combat ABU is too heavy and hot.800 Airman participated in IABU lab and field testing. Te...

2010 Military Clothing Allowance rates have not been officially published by DFAS. As soon as they are available we'll post the rates for all the services....

The Army Times is reporting that two Army Battalions will test new Camouflage pattern uniforms in Afghanistan this fall. PEO soldier is conducting tests looking for a more suitable camouflage pattern for Afghanistan in response to a Congressional mandate to develop a more effective camouflage ...

Air Force Public Affairs is reporting that the Air Force is researching flame resistant uniforms. Members of the Air Force Uniform Office attended a three day seminar in July to learn more about the latest developments in wool production. Wool, when exposed to flame, chars instead of melting. Wo...

The Army Times is reporting that the Army is considering replacing ACUs in Afghanistan with a new Multicam Camouflage uniform....

Stain resistant, low maintenance boot prototypes will soon be tested by Airmen at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. "This boot is expected to be a solution for low-maintenance footwear that upholds a professional military image no matter the environment," said 1st Lt....

The Stars and Stripes is reporting that the light-weight version of the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) will not be available until the fall of 2010. An Air Force Spokesman said manufacturers need more time to produce larger quantities of the new lighter weight ABU shirt. ...

I recently got a hold of a couple of DRIFIRE lightweight short sleeve tee-shirts. DRIFIRE has military contracts and advertises them as moisture wicking, fast drying and frame resistant. They are also advertised as having anti-bacteria protection to fight odor. I'm a really skeptical guy and my ...









