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Army Astronaut COL Andrew Morgan Showcases AGSU “Class B” Uniform
Monday, July 22nd, 2019Saturday’s launch of the “Expedition 60” space mission from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan honored the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings. It also marked a significant milestone of international cooperation as a crew consisting of a US astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and an Italian astronaut embarked for a mission aboard the International Space Station. If you didn’t get a chance to view the live stream of the launch, you can watch NASA’s recording of it here.
The launch broadcast was also significant for another reason. In a pre-recorded interview COL Morgan was seen wearing the “Class B” version of the new Army Green Service Uniform. In the screen grab image below you can see some of the notable features of the AGSU shirt and tie combination. Note the khaki-tan color of the shirt and the dark olive drab color of the Officer’s Style side-cap, the slip-on shoulder rank insignia, and the tie. Also noteworthy is the scalloped shirt pocket flaps that reflect the traditional style of the WWII era Army dress uniform.
The Army Green Service Uniform is scheduled to be available for purchase at Army Exchange Service stores in April 2020, and to be issued to Soldiers upon completion of Advanced Individual Training in July 2020. At the present time the uniform is going through a wear-test phase and some details, such as the final shirt fabric, are still being worked out.
We wish COL Morgan and his colleagues aboard the ISS a successful mission and a safe return to earth. In the meantime, we also look forward to continuing to bring you further information about the Army Service Green Uniform. Follow Flying Cross on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date, and also visit our dedicated web site for further info: www.GoAGSU.com
(Photo credits: NASA)
Note: This article was modified to exclude details about short fabric as a final material decision has not yet been made by the US Army.
Flying Cross Honors Army Astronaut on Apollo 11 Anniversary
Saturday, July 20th, 2019Three officers from three different countries (USA, Russia, Italy) united by a mission to space and a duty to serve humanity will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Saturday July 20 at 12:25 p.m. EDT. Unlike the Apollo 11 astronauts who were heading to the moon for the first manned landing on the lunar surface, the crew of Expedition 60 will be heading to the International Space Station.
NASA Astronaut Andrew Morgan of the U.S. Army has been teamed with Alexander Skvortsov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and Luca Parmitano, an Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency.
Of all the uniforms we’ve ever made, we can’t help but feel especially proud of the one we made for Col. Morgan. It has been a distinct pleasure to have seen Col. Morgan wearing his Army Green Service Uniform in numerous photos leading up to the big launch – when he will swap his AGSU for something a bit more suitable for space travel.
We wish Col. Morgan and his fellow crew-mates a safe launch, a successful mission, and happy landings upon their return to Earth.
Where will you go in your Army Green Service Uniform? www.GoAGSU.com
Tyndall AFB leads way in authorizing shorts on flight line
Thursday, July 18th, 2019TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. —
Working any job on the flight line can be an arduous task, but scorching heat and thick humidity can easily raise the temperature to triple digits along the long strip of pavement before sunrise.
Chief Master Sgt. Brent Salvadori, 325th Maintenance Group (MXG) superintendent, devised a way over the past 18 months to keep Airmen comfortable in the heat, without sacrificing mission accomplishment.
The 325th MXG Airmen are officially approved to wear shorts on the flight line when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees outside of a climate controlled area.
“When asked the question, ‘Should I?’ my response is simple, ‘It’s what my Airmen want, and this is what Chiefs do,” said Salvadori. “We make things happen for our Airmen. This who we are, and this is what we do.”
The idea originated from the 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base in southwest Asia, said Salvadori. The AMU was permitted to wear shorts while they were deployed and upon return Salvadori reached out for the local guidance authorizing Al Dhafra’s shorts to integrate them at home station.
“After review, it was time to roll up my sleeves and get to work,” said Salvadori. “It was a long journey, as with any time you try to change something this drastic. But, when you peel the onion back, our fellow aircraft maintenance contractors and depot civilians have been wearing shorts in the same industrial environment while performing the same maintenance actions. So, why not Airmen?”
The shorts are incredibly beneficial and serve as a cooler alternative to wear during the day while the heat and humidity is unbearable, said SrA Michael Conard, 325th MXS Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman.
Through this effort other bases, such as Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida, Beale AFB and Edwards AFB in California and Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina are utilizing this idea for their flight lines.
This new attempt at innovation for flight line Airmen embodies their motto of #AWESOME: Always With Excellence Supporting Our Mission Everyday.
By Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum, 325th Fighter Wing
Sneak Peek – Särmä Wool Field Shirt from Varusteleka
Saturday, July 13th, 2019Varusteleka is a leading Finnish purveyor of hard-to-find surplus and other outdoor equipment. They have created a house brand called Särmä with a goal of purpose built products at a great price. Their latest Särmä creation is the Wool Field Shirt.
Inspired by the Bundeswehr’s classic M-1975 field shirt, it is made from a fabric consisting of 65 % recycled wool, 30 % polyester and 5 % other fibers.
The Särmä Wool Field Shirt will be available for order beginning 17 August, which is incidentally the start date of their annual Lekafest. It will be offered in green and dark gray in a variety of sizes.
www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-wool-field-shirt/62384
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019Atlas Standard continues to roll out teasers.
Shorts Coming To Nellis AFB Flightline
Tuesday, July 9th, 2019According to information received by the Facebook group Air Force AMN/NCO/SNCO, maintenance crews at Nellis AFB near Las Vegas will soon be donning shorts.
For once, this makes sense. It’s extremely hot at Nellis in the summer and our allies, and contract maintenance, have been doing it for decades. Additionally, Services has been wearing something similar, along with polo shirts, for decades as a special duty uniform.
The email says that the shorts are the 5.11 Stryke model (below), but the attached photo is of the classic 5.11 Tactical Short (above). Ostensibly, they will be in Dark Navy.
Hopefully, this will catch on and we’ll see a more suitable work uniform for maintenance personnel, across the Air Force.
