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A few lucky soldiers could get their hands on — or rather, in — the Army's new everyday uniform this month.

  • Two hundred of the WWII-era uniforms, previously known as “pink and greens” but now called Army Greens, will start rolling out to Army recruiters this month, per Stars & Stripes.
  • New soldiers won't actually get the uniforms until 2020 after basic training, but screw it: the Army has a renewed focus on recruitment this year and damnit, they want their recruiters looking sharp.
  • Army Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey said the general public recognizes the Army Greens, and identifies the uniform “with the greatest generation,” Stars & Stripes reports. While soldiers will still don their dress blue uniforms for special occasions, the new uniform will be the everyday office uniform.
  • The throwback uniform will be mandatory for every soldier by 2028. They currently cost more than the current uniforms, but they're expected to be higher quality and last longer.

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Haley Britzky
Haley Britzky

Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.  Contact the author here.

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