Air Force unveils new uniform plan

Air Force unveils new uniform plan

(EXCERPT) by Tech. Sgt. David A. Jablonski Air Force Print News

8/7/2003 - WASHINGTON -- Air Force officials announced Aug. 6 plans
for the wear test of a new utility uniform to possibly replace the
current battle dress uniform.

The blue, gray and green tiger-stripe camouflage ensemble is a
departure from the current woodland pattern uniform and includes many
new features that are intended to increase functionality and provide a
distinctive look for airmen...

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Air Force unveils new uniform plan

(EXCERPT) by Tech. Sgt. David A. Jablonski Air Force Print News

8/7/2003 - WASHINGTON -- Air Force officials announced Aug. 6 plans
for the wear test of a new utility uniform to possibly replace the
current battle dress uniform.

The blue, gray and green tiger-stripe camouflage ensemble is a
departure from the current woodland pattern uniform and includes many
new features that are intended to increase functionality and provide a
distinctive look for airmen...

It's distinctive alright, and almost as ugly as the Marines' new
uniforms.

Why on earth does the Air Force need a tiger stripe jungle camo?!
What's wrong with plain old OD?

Managerial thinking: occasionally change something that affects everyone,
makes'm think you care.
Another one -from the same school I suspect- for the "new" manager:
"Fire someone, hire someone, paint the lobby: show you're in charge."