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Wright-Pat’s GearFit Shortens Feedback Loop

Monday, July 25th, 2022

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFNS) —

A new application called GearFit is giving Airmen a direct line to share feedback on fitment and utility of the gear they wear to perform their missions.

Members can input their comments on body armor, harnesses, helmets and more, and they are instantly shared with the development teams responsible for designing and acquiring that gear.

Taylor Harrison, Combat Ready Airman program manager in the Agile Combat Support Directorate, joined with Nicole Wright and Sarah Tress with Skylight Digital, on an episode of AFLCMC’s Leadership Log podcast to discuss the new application.

“This program has been super amazing because we are getting feedback from our Airmen, the end user,” Harrison said. “We are not just delivering and hoping that we hit the mark.”

This application, and the Combat Ready Airman program, is designed to help the 91% of Air Force jobs that do not include aircrew members or special operations, which already have programs focused on their needs.

“We focus solely on maintainers, Security Forces, medics, anybody that isn’t aircrew or special ops,” Harrison said.

Currently, equipment is identified at the unit level, which leads to a lack of consistency for gear across the Air Force. The Combat Ready Airman program is looking to ensure all gear is standardized. That could be simply providing a list of approved body armor vests that units can pick from.

GearFit came about in 2019 as the result of an AFWERX challenge. Specifically, it was designed to collect anthropometric data on female Airmen to better define requirements and specifications of gear being acquired from industry. The program is now expanded to collect data from male Airmen as well.

Nicole Wright, GearFit product manager, led the team from Skylight Digital that collaborated with Air Force developers at the Business and Enterprise Directorate’s BESPIN software factory to develop the GearFit website.

“We are working on building out the GearFit website and experience. We are continuously releasing new features and iterations on feedback we hear to get closer to optimizing the goals that Taylor was talking about,” Wright said.

You can also listen by searching “Leadership Log” on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Overcast, Radio Public or Breaker.

By Daryl Mayer, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs

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Yeti Boonie Hat

Sunday, July 17th, 2022

I keep hearing rumors of Yeti clothing coming but the first trickles have been hats and shirts.

I like it if for no other reason than they call it a “boonie” and not a bucket hat. Truth be told, that chinstrap is super long and will probably result in someone hanging themselves. But overall it’s nice. Considering the inflation we are currently experiencing, I hate saying something is pricey.

Aside from this nice frog camo it’s also available in OD and Tan. If you like the camo pattern, they’ve also got sun shirts to match.

www.yeti.com/apparel/hats/21023003380.html

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Tigerstripe Hoodies Are In At Perseverance Survival

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

Imagine a Woobie fashioned into a hoodie and then dipped in Tigerstripe. If you’re not sold already, may God have mercy on your soul. Yeah, they’ve got other colors too, and even kid sizes.

Get them while they’re hot!

perseverancesurvival.com/woobies/tiger-stripe-hoodie

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Identifying Close Combat Uniform And Combat Uniform Prototypes

Thursday, June 30th, 2022

Since my slightly out-of-control obsession with CCU/CUs began a couple of years ago, I’ve wanted to make a short post outlining the differences and similarities between the experimental Close Combat and Combat Uniforms.

I made a more in-depth post in July of last year (on IG) which goes into much more detail, so definitely check that out if you want to learn a little more about their development and history.

Nevertheless, the first thing that stands out are the shoulder pockets. This is the first thing to look for when identifying a CCU/CU as the pleat on the CCU is quite obvious. This should be enough to identify which pattern you have, but the other smaller changes are interesting to note as they show a clear progression and eventually, evolution into the ACU.

Here is a list of all the design changes that progressed the CCU into the CU:

– Pleats on the shoulder pockets were removed

– Flaps on the front pockets were lengthened

– A vertical line of stitching was added above either chest pocket.

– Pleats removed from the elbow pad pockets

– Velcro patch on the cuff adjustment flap was shortened.

– On some later versions of the CU, the label was moved from under the right breast pocket to under the lower back.

This post only encompasses the coat element of the uniform. A few minor alterations were also made to the trousers, however, they are not particularly noteworthy.

Something that is noteworthy, however, is that both of the coats shown in this post are now available for sale on our website. Check them out at www.omegamilitaria.com.

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Wiley X – Wx Mist Windbreaker

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Wiley X is offering a few jackets in addition to their well-known eye and hand pro. The Wx Mist Windbreaker features a zip front closure, scuba neck, and mesh-lined three-panel hood. It’s made from 100% polyester fabric with interior water-resistant coating.

www.wileyx.com/wx-mist-mens-windbreaker

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: No Bubbles No Troubles V2

Friday, June 24th, 2022

The most anticipated shirt of the summer is here for a limited time.

FirstSpear debuted No Bubbles No Troubles V2 at ADS Warrior East 2022.

Back by popular demand, FirstSpear releases a limited run of our fan favorite, No Bubbles No Troubles V2. This shirt is only available while supplies last. Don’t hesitate or you’ll be left high and dry.

The 60/40 cotton-poly blend is incredibly comfortable. Featured in red, this FirstSpear classic is available in sizes S – 3XL.

Check out FirstSpear to find all of our apparel and gear for America’s Warfighter.

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DAF Launches Program to Issue Pregnant Members Free Maternity Uniforms

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Arlington, Va. (AFNS) —

The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo,” that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.

This program is a joint effort with the Army and details on how and where to apply are being finalized.

The Air Force installations participating in the pilot program are:

· Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

· Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

· Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

· Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

· Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey

· Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina

· Shaw AFB, South Carolina

· Yokota Air Base, Japan

· Kadena AB, Japan

“The Department of the Air Force is focused on updating policies and instituting programs that remove potential barriers for all members to serve our nation,” said John Fedrigo, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “By temporarily issuing free maternity uniforms, we can improve our Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life so they can focus on executing the mission.”

The U.S. Congress passed the “Rent the Camo: Access to Maternity Wear Act” Bill in 2020, creating this new program. Under this bill, the Defense Logistics Agency will establish pilot programs within each military branch to issue maternity uniform items to pregnant service members. The bill also directs maternity uniforms not be treated with Permethrin, a chemical that helps repel insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. While there are no known health risk associated with the Permethrin, pregnant service members preferred that maternity uniforms not be treated with it.

The Department of Defense designated the U.S. Army as the service to maintain a stock of operational camouflage pattern maternity uniforms for the program, as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army wear the same OCP uniform. The ten bases selected for the pilot program are near Army installations that have a Central Issue Facility and can capitalize on the Army’s Occupational Clothing and Individual Equipment Direct Ordering system.

To ensure Space Force members are included in the program, several bases where Guardians are assigned were included in the pilot.

Once Airmen or Guardians at participating locations receive confirmation of pregnancy from their local Medical Treatment Facility, they can work with their first sergeant to complete the necessary documentation to obtain their uniforms. Reservists on Title 10 orders are also eligible for the program.

Expectant active-duty service members will be temporarily issued three sets of maternity OCP tops and bottoms, which they can wear up to six months post-partum per Department of the Air Force Instructions 36-2903 “Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel.” Members will then return their uniforms to the CIF to process the returned uniforms and complete a questionnaire. The returned uniforms will be shipped to a central facility where they will be inspected, repaired, cleaned, and prepared for re-issue.

The DAF “Rent the Camo” pilot program is expected to end Sept. 30, 2026.

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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Sitka Introduces Its Most Advanced Insulation Pieces To Date With The Ambient Collection

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

BOZEMAN, MONT.

SITKA, the leading pioneer in performance hunting apparel and specialized gear, today introduced its most advanced line of insulation pieces to date with the new Ambient Collection.

Designed by SITKA’s product experts using best-in-class technologies and decades of experience in outdoor environments around the world, the Ambient Collection is engineered to adapt to changing weather conditions as well as levels of activity. This means when users are static and temperatures are low, the pieces insulate to deliver warmth. When wearers are active or temperatures rise, the pieces breathe well to expel heat.

“These active insulation products adapt to changing conditions allowing for more efficient layering,” said John Barlow, SITKA’s Big Game Product Manager. “The Ambient Collection transitions seamlessly from outerwear when active to a mid-layer as activity slows and temperatures drop.”

The Collection features a Men’s Ambient Jacket ($309), a Women’s Ambient Jacket ($309), and a Men’s Ambient Hoody ($279). Each item is constructed with post-consumer recycled PrimaLoft® Evolve insulation, 20-denier ripstop nylon fabric for durability, a DWR finish for enhanced weather protection, and mechanical stretch to provide comfort and a full range of motion.

The PrimaLoft® Evolve insulation mimics properties found in animal fur with fibers of differing lengths and deniers to create natural highs and lows in the material. This produces highly open structures that maximize airflow when on the move, and air entrapment when at rest, for optimal thermal performance with low bulk. Additionally, SITKA strategically designed the pieces without a traditional liner, making the garments two layers instead of the commonly used three-layer construction. This unique design creates a more efficient transfer of heat and moisture.

“This collection increases the performance of any Sitka clothing system providing unmatched versatility during active pursuits in cool and cold weather,” Barlow added. “Whether chasing bugles on a brisk morning, backpacking above timberline or making your way back to camp in the frigid darkness, the Ambient collection is your adaptive insulation solution.”

Each item is available in GORE OPTIFADE Subalpine with other select GORE OPTIFADE Patterns and solid colors available. To learn more about the collection, view a video overview and explore available colorways visit www.sitkagear.com/ambient.

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