Combat exercise showcasing proposed uniform, By Airman 1st Class Terri Barriere

Combat exercise showcasing proposed uniform, By Airman 1st Class Terri
Barriere

(EXCERPT) Northern Edge Joint Information Bureau

6/8/2004 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- As the Air Force
continues its wear test of the proposed new utility uniform, its
sister services are getting a chance to get an up close and personal
look at the uniform during exercise Northern Edge '04.

"There are a total of 90 Airmen on base participating in the wear test
of the new blue, green and gray tiger-striped utility uniform,” said
Master Sgt. Randal Williams, from the 3rd Mission Support Squadron.
“The test is designed to determine the suitability, durability and
sizing of the uniform."

Although opinions of the other services are not factored into the
final decision to switch to the new uniform, the other services have
already taken notice of it and are not keeping quiet.

"When you look at their new uniforms closely, you can see they're
really detailed," said Army Staff Sgt. John Lebo, of the Alaskan
Command directorate of personnel and administration...

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