JULY 14, 2020 - A line formed inside the Fort Knox Military Clothing Sales store July 8 as several recruiting students anticipated being the first to be issued the Army’s newest uniform — the Army Green Service Uniform. Considered a nostalgic nod to the greatest generation — who fought in World War II — the green and beige uniform has caused strong reactions in civilians and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Thanking Those Who Saluted America
JULY 13, 2020 - The U.S. Air Force performed this year’s “Salute to America” with a series of military flyovers at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3, and Washington, D.C., July 4, to celebrate Independence Day – the nation’s 244th birthday. “Protecting the United States through air and space is the Department of the Air Force’s fundamental … [Read more...]
Air Force Building More Inclusive Culture Through Dress and Appearance
JULY 13, 2020 - As part of the ongoing effort to build more inclusive Air and Space Forces, on July 10 the Department of the Air Force announced revisions to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, "Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel", which are effective immediately. The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the … [Read more...]
Camp Pendleton Preserves the History of the Marine Corps
JULY 13, 2020 - The Marine Corps has a long-established history, which is cherished and preserved by all Marines who earn the title. The History and Museum Branch's Base Archives Section aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton works to aid in preserving the history and distinguished legacy of the Marine Corps. "It is the mission of the History and Museum Branch to collect, … [Read more...]
Army, Air Force Meet Numbers for Basic Trainees Despite COVID-19
JULY 13, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't put a damper on the production of new soldiers or airmen at basic training facilities. Basic training throughput for the Air Force is at about 90% of "traditional capacity," Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, commander of Second Air Force, said during a press conference at the Pentagon today. "But we are at 100% production … [Read more...]