I like the new uniforms. I've had junior sailors say this about the new uniform: "It's the best thing the navy has done in 50 years." Very practical, does not show dirt, LOTS of pockets that are usable. They look very sharp even after a day of work.
The coat is amazing! It was $250, but has a Gortex outer cover, fleece liner, lots of pockets, ventilation zippers, etc etc all the things that a ski coat has. It is very warm on the waterfront even in the biting wind. They got rid of organizational jackets so that all sailors now have the same jacket.
In groton, they allow sailors to go to lunch in them off base during working hours. They say that we will be able to wear them around town soon. I hope they make the decision quickly, it is very convenient.
All in all, it ha been a great improvement in a sailors' seabag.
Good thing they did not use Machinery Gray and Seafoam Green as the camo colors
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