New Army uniforms a nod to World War II

The Army is getting new uniforms that make look familiar. The olive green is inspired by the uniforms worn by soldiers during World War II. David Martin got a look.

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[zombisfisto]

Some countries in Europe are also bringing back ww2 uniforms but Germany has some problems with it

Edit: wow thanks for the likes
Edit: To be honest that’s what’s I thought about for a while but thanks for the fact guys.

[nccivilian]

As a Marine I always wondered why they had “dress blues”. This ‘new’ uniform is sharp and I hope they keep it indefinitely. Gotta love the classics!

[deathbymonkies]

That uniform looks way more "Army" than the others. I think they're awesome.

[tomshiba]

I was in the Army from 1991 through 2015. We went through two uniform changes during that era. I liked the Army green uniform (more professional-looking of the two), but disliked the blue uniform; thought it looked like a parade-ground uniform. A few years before I retired, they gave us a survey about our preference as the future uniform. Hands down, I chose the WWII era uniform that the Army has now been accepted. I started out wearing the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) for duty-use. Later, the Army switched over to the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) in the Universal Camouflage Pattern which shading reminded me of the WWI German army uniform; didn't like that either. I am proud to have worn the uniforms we had, but I would have really like to have had this new uniform.

[lafaqmacros]

They should bring trench coats too. Let's face it, ww2 military uniforms were the greatest fashion ever invented.

[rickyhursey]

Yes the old world war two uniforms were more army.thats what my dad WANTED and was buried in.

[ekop]

THEY SHOULD have KEPT IT THE WAY IT WAS 80 YRS AGO

[robertjay]

I love it! My dad was in WWII and when I look at the old pictures I am in awe of his uniforms. And trust me, I was United Stes Marine Corps recruiter so I know what a good looking uniform is.

[Borals]

Bring Hugo Boss back, the Germans need another fire uniform

[marcellino]

I'm all for the army looking like the army

[danielj.rodriguez]

Sharp, Army's old look is now a new look. Always thought those WW2 uniforms just had more style and class.

[RavenSixstitch]

Several years they say, looks like we just gotta survive Covid, Cthulu, and WW3 first before we finally get it.

[wteuscher]

I love how the woman was like ‘whatever ‘. Dude’s like ‘check out the belt!’

[joshKozak]

As a new recruit who's grandfather wore this I can't wait to get mine.

[johnrodriguez]

The United States Army has the " Pinks and Greens" of World War II, however, the Dress Blues harkens back to the Civil War and the Indian Wars.

[igoravonich]

Sad that Germany will probably never be able to bring back theirs as it was a sexy uniform but will have a lot of controversy

[randomperson]

It would be nice if they visited WWII vets wearing those

[spudsbravo]

Keeping Traditions. I wish they had these when I served.

[spencernelson]

Marine uniforms are still the sharpest. But yes this is an improvement

[EmersonPUSA]

This uniform most definitely brings back the way the army should look!

People don't understand how important it is for each brach to have distinctive uniforms. Especially the cover uniform that each branch is represented in; weather that's Dress Blue Bravos in the Marines.

Or the classic Pinks and Greens look for the army, uniforms are a significant part of the service.