Army Close to Finalizing Pinks and Greens Uniform for All Soldiers

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[Nothingburger]

Pinks and greens? World War II retro?

I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!! I LOVE IT!!!

And a big raspberry/Bronx cheer to all you FReepers who are going off on this idea, even though you don’t know anything about the history of military uniforms.

I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!! I LOVE IT!!! I would reup if I wasn’t pushing 61!

They should bring back Ike jackets while they’re at it.

I was fortunate enough to serve from 1977-85, so at least at the beginning of my tour we had khaki Class B’s and green fatigues.

Both uniforms were simple but businesslike.

Then they went to the pale green shirt worn with Class A trousers. Not awful, but I missed my khakis every single day.

As for the Battle Dress Uniform, the shapeless “tree suit” wasn’t exactly a treat compared with the old green fatigues.
Absolutely hated this uniform. At least with the fatigues you could tuck your shirt and look like a squared-away soldier.

[A Navy Vet]

"I was in the club on Treasure Island in 1977 when, for the first time in forever, a sailor walked in wearing the old crackerjack uniform. Every sailor in the place stood up, cheered, and applauded."

I joined in 1975 and our dress uniform was the double-breasted coat with combination cap. It pissed off the Chiefs and Officers for quite awhile. I remember the change back to Crackerjacks and the cost.

To be honest, I didn't like Crackerjacks then and still don't. They look goofy compared to other branches' dress uniforms, but I get the reversal to tradition as the Army is doing.

I think the change to working camis in the Navy was a good move. The chambray shirt and dungarees showed every little grease spot or stain imaginable that's on a ship, not to mention sweat stains. I had to replace them all the time out of my low pay. Also, a good idea about cami-looking internal deck coverings rather that one solid color.

[Nothingburger]

Just looking at that pic makes me want to re-up.

But I’m 61 ...

I’m disappointed that some of the commenters on this thread don’t have any knowledge of World War II-era uniforms. The “pink” trousers were actually khaki.