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Combat exercise showcasing proposed uniform, By Airman 1st Class Terri Barriere
Combat exercise showcasing proposed uniform, By Airman 1st Class Terri
Barriere (EXCERPT) Northern Edge Joint Information Bureau 6/8/2004 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- As the Air Force continues its wear test of the proposed new utility uniform, its sister services are getting a chance to get an up close and personal look at the uniform during exercise Northern Edge '04. "There are a total of 90 Airmen on base participating in the wear test of the new blue, green and gray tiger-striped utility uniform,” said Master Sgt. Randal Williams, from the 3rd Mission Support Squadron. “The test is designed to determine the suitability, durability and sizing of the uniform." Although opinions of the other services are not factored into the final decision to switch to the new uniform, the other services have already taken notice of it and are not keeping quiet. "When you look at their new uniforms closely, you can see they're really detailed," said Army Staff Sgt. John Lebo, of the Alaskan Command directorate of personnel and administration... U.S. and friendly nation laws prohibit fully reproducing copyrighted material. In abidance with our laws this report cannot be provided in its entirety. However, you can read it in full today, 10 Jun 2004, at the following URL. (COMBINE the following lines into your web browser.) The subject/content of this report is not necessarily the viewpoint of the distributing Library. This report is provided for your information and discussion. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007913 --------------------------- Otis Willie Associate Librarian The American War Library http://www.americanwarlibrary.com |
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