In January, U.S. Army uniform officials will begin an evaluation of the service's new Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform by issuing the lighter, more breathable uniform to thousands of soldiers in ...

The U.S. Army is developing a lightweight hot weather alternative to the current Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and new jungle boots. The current ACU weighs about 1.4 pounds and has lots of pockets and ...

While their official hymn touts Marines fighting in “ev’ry clime and place” they could tote their guns, the Corps is rolling out a lightweight uniform designed for one particular climate, where grunts ...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — More than 800 Hawaii-based soldiers this month have donned the Army’s newest uniform prototype for hot-weather combat that boasts lighter weight and quicker drying time. They’ll ...

With more soldiers rotating through the Pacific, the Army wants to ensure it can keep soldiers cool in the hot, humid jungle — and that includes evaluation of a possible substitute Army Combat Uniform ...

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Brigade Infantry Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Infantry Division cross a brush of water to get to the next obstacle during the team obstacle course at the French ...

Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet: No jungle uniform in the city. [File picture/Standard] Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has directed all his officers to stop wearing jungle ...

WASHINGTON -- The current Army Combat Uniform top weighs in at about 650 grams, or about 1.4 pounds. It's got a lot of pockets and multiple layers of fabric. When it gets wet, it tends to stay wet.

In January, U.S. Army uniform officials will begin an evaluation of the service's new Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform by issuing the lighter, more breathable uniform to thousands of soldiers in ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet: No jungle uniform in the city. [File picture ...