Seabag allowances fall for 2016 with NWU down-size

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Every year, the Navy gives sailors an anniversary present — sort of.

It’s called your annual clothing replacement allowance — money sailors are expected to use it to replace any worn-out uniform items.

Nearly everyone will see their annual allowance drop due to a decrease in the required number of sets of Navy working uniforms from four sets to three, because they’re no longer allowed at sea due to fire risks.

New uniforms are also being factored in. Female chiefs will receive $56.74 to pay for the new combination cover modeled off those worn by male peers, which they’re required to own by October 2016.

Women E-6 and below, however, are still required to maintain their “bucket” hat, as they won’t be required to own the “Dixie cup” until 2020. But they can wear this sailor hat with service dress whites starting in November 2016.

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