Navy women issued iconic ‘Dixie cup’ for first time

Days are numbered for women’s bucket cover, as women at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, were fitted for “Dixie cups” at uniform issue on Monday.

For the first time, Navy recruits will don the same covers, as part of a junior enlisted uniform overhaul led by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to promote gender equality in appearance.

Women in the fleet have until Oct. 31 to switch out their covers, as outlined in NAVADMIN 236/15.

Read Full Story