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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Happy New Year & Wind Cheater

Friday, December 31st, 2021

Happy New Year from our FirstSpear family to yours! Don’t get caught out in the elements without the proper layers and gear. Filling the mid-weight niche of the FS technical apparel line, the Wind Cheater has a Durable Water Repellant (DWR) Finish and excellent wind shedding characteristics. It is also quiet and flexible. The Wind Cheater features a large hood which fits over helmets without a problem and is cut generously to aid in movement. Low profile hook and loop attachment points are provided to attach FirstSpear Cell Tags and IFF.

• Ultralight breathable shell
• Durable Water Repellant (DWR) Finish
• Extra-large hood fits over helmets
• Made in USA

The Wind Cheater utilizes a Duro Ambush coating that has been brushed on which allows it to breathe like a T-Shirt. The Wind Cheater has also been designed to dry quickly. A standard cuff tab and an extra-large bicep pocket are found on each sleeve and zippers under each arm (pit zips) allow for massive airflow when desired. Finally, the Wind Cheater features bungee/barrel lock adjustments for the hood, collar, and tail.

It’s currently available in ranger green, multicam arid, coyote, multicam, manatee grey and black.

For more information, check out: www.first-spear.com/wind-cheater

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UF PRO Adds Limited-Edition Lifestyle T-Shirts To Its Tactical-Gear Mix Starting Today

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

TRZIN, SLOVENIA (29 December 2021)—UF PRO today expanded its catalogue of advanced-technology tactical gear for military and law enforcement personnel by adding two limited-edition lifestyle-themed T-shirts for off-duty wear, the company reported.

The high-quality, exceptionally comfortable shirts—called UF PRO Tees—are emblazoned with graphics and messages that convey the wearer’s status as either a tactical operator or a person with a warrior’s mindset.

The t-shirts are meant to be worn by members of police and military units during their non-duty hours but also by civilians who wish to show support for or affinity with those who serve, UF PRO executives explained.

Both the Operator Tee and the Mindset Tee are made of cotton with a small amount of elastane (94 percent cotton and 6 percent elastane).

UF PRO officials indicated that the Operator and Mindset tees are available in limited quantities. As a result, they said they expect the t-shirts to sell out quickly.

The lifestyle t-shirts can be purchased at the company’s online store here.

For more information, contact UF PRO at: info@ufpro.com

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Air Force Service Dress Shortages to Affect BMT Graduates

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

WASHINGTON (AFNS) —

Due to a shortage of fabric used to manufacture service dress uniforms, Airmen and Guardians graduating from basic military training will temporarily be issued fewer uniform items.

This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production.

This fabric shortage will also affect the supply of service dress items across the Department of the Air Force, however BMT recruits have priority.

Men and women are normally issued two short sleeve blue shirts and two long sleeve blue shirts at BMT. Additionally, men are normally issued three pairs of trousers and women two pairs of slacks. Starting in November, some service members will only be issued one each of those items.

To make sure service members eventually receive their full uniform complement, the DAF will provide the affected active duty BMT graduates a cash allowance in their pay check to buy the missing uniform items as available from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service when they arrive at their next duty station or school. Air Reserve Component graduates will be issued missing items after arrival at their home unit, upon availability.

Burlington Industries is the sole U.S. supplier of approved worsted and poly-wool dress fabric used in all military services’ dress uniforms. The continued shortage in the fabric supply as a result of labor challenges and increased material cost is anticipated to have a greater impact on the production and availability of dress uniforms starting in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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Photo Of The USAF’s Maintainer Duty Uniform

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

We finally got ahold of photos of the new Maintainer Duty Uniform. You may recall that it was mentioned in the recent update to AFI 36-2903.

Maintenance Duty Uniform (MDU). Commanders of Airmen in these AFSCs, 2A, 2F, 2G, 2M, 2P, 2S, 2T, 2W, 3E, 3D, and 1P may authorize Airmen to wear the sage MDU. The sage color MDU will be unit funded as organizational clothing and equipment. MDU will be worn with nametape, service tape and rank along with the higher headquarters patch on the left sleeve and a subdued U.S. flag and organizational patch on the right sleeve. Note: Duty identifiers, as applicable may be worn on the left sleeve. The coyote brown t-shirt, OCP patrol or tactical cap, coyote brown or green socks, and coyote brown boots, are worn with the uniform. The MDU will not be utilized for office work environments, non-industrial or non- labor tasking. The MDU is authorized for wear when transiting from home to duty location, off base short convenience stops, eating at restaurants where people wear comparable civilian attire and all locations on installations. It must be worn in serviceable condition. Do not wear off base to eat in restaurants where most diners wear business attire or at establishments that operate primarily to serve alcohol. Local coverall variants are still authorized but only in work centers and on the flight line.

We’re guessing the choice of Sage Green was to control costs as solid color fabric is less expensive than a print and to help blend in a bit better with Ops’ flights suits.

At any rate, word on the street is that maintainers would prefer something nicer, like the two-piece work uniforms worn by MX for flight demonstration teams.

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Specialized Chemlight Insert from AXL Advanced

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

The Specialized Chemlight Insert is an organizational solution designed for those that carry an array of marking devices and require multiple colors and spectrums of marking devices to be secure and organized. The SCI is capable of carrying 6 x 6″ chemlights. Designed to fit in the front pocket of Crye and Patagonia pants, and the internal divider pocket of the Spiritus Systems JSTA pouch.

Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green or MultiCam.

www.axladvanced.com/products/specialized-chemlight-insert

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GoRuck – 24.7 Merino Wool Tee

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021

GoRuck has released the new 24.7 Merino Wool Tee.

They’ve taken all of the advantages of Merino and enforced the shoulder for wear with a rucksack. You get comfort and inherent anti-microbial and No melt No drip properties.

It’s offered in three colors: Charcoal & Black, Ranger Green & Black and Black in sizes Small – XXLarge.

www.goruck.com/products/24-7-merino-wool-tee

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Navy Kicks off Maternity Uniform Pilot Program – Here are the Details

Monday, December 20th, 2021

WASHINGTON – Having a baby is a joyous time that can also be stressful and expensive. To relieve some of that stress, the Navy and the Department of Defense launched a pilot program to provide maternity uniforms at no cost to the Sailor.

Announced Dec. 15 in NAVADMIN 284/21, this pilot program will test the idea of issuing expectant mothers maternity uniforms, fully hemmed with all required sewn-on accoutrements and shipped at no cost to the Sailor. The program will officially commence January 2, 2022.

“The pilot will run for the next four years and expires on Sept. 30, 2026. Program can support up to 400 Sailors annually starting in calendar year 2022.” said Robert B. Carroll, head of the Navy Uniform Matters. “It’s open on a first-come, first-served basis to officers and enlisted in the active and reserve components worldwide. Following years may support more Sailors consistent with both pilot demand and funding we’ve been provided.”

Sailors will be issued the uniforms with no costs coming out of their pockets, shipped to them free of charge from the Navy Exchange. However, Sailors will be required to turn the items in once their maternity period is over. Participating in the program more than once over the four years is allowed.

Issued maternity uniforms will be the Navy Working Uniform Type III and Service Khaki for E7 and above, and the Navy Service Uniform for E-6 and below. Service Dress Whites and Blues dependent upon the Uniform needed and the Cardigan Sweater will also be issued.

Only the main uniform items, such as blouses, shirts and pants will be issued along with hemming and all required sewn-on accoutrements attached as required.

Participation starts with Sailors routing a request through their chain of command. Once approved, their local Navy Exchange (NEX) uniform shop will measure each for their uniform items. Sailors then forward the request and measurements to the points of contact listed in the NAVADMIN, who review the Sailor’s record for final approval.

Once final approval is done, the Sailor’s information is forwarded to the NEX Call Center by the Uniform Matters Office team. The NEX Call Center will contact the participants directly.

The complete process, details and points of contact are in NAVADMIN 284/21.

Navy uniform policy updates result from Fleet feedback, uniform working group discussions; command sponsored requests and direction from Navy leadership.

From MC1 Mark D. Faram, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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