It’s out with the old and in with the new as the Navy moved in early September to dump some old-timey accessories and move forward with uniforms designed to better protect sailors from hot and cold temperatures and fire risks. Among the 14 uniform changes: black watch caps can be worn with more uniforms; you can buy a new, sharper-looking raincoat; a lightweight version of the Navy working uniform for steamy climates is set to be available in 2016; and new white and blue crackerjacks are still on their way.
The goal of this uniform shake-up is to improve the functionality and practicality of your sea bag, officials said. Some changes simply replace current uniforms with improved versions, but some historic pieces are headed to the museum.
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