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USAF Removes Uniform Barrier for Women, Authorizes Pants Option for Mess Dress

Saturday, August 8th, 2020

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Based on overwhelming feedback from the field, Department of the Air Force officials announced today women may elect to wear pants or a skirt with their mess dress uniform.

The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force personnel.

“It’s our responsibility to provide flexible uniform options that are functional and comfortable for all Air and Space Professionals,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services. “We have a lot of people working really hard to review our existing policies to make sure there are no unintended barriers or unfair practices that may be impacting specific groups of people on our team. We still have our work cut out for us, but this is a step in the right direction in creating an inclusive culture.”

Previously, women were required to wear a floor-length skirt with the mess dress uniform. As an interim solution, until women’s mess dress slacks are available for purchase in approximately 18-24 months, women are authorized to immediately purchase and alter men’s mess dress trousers.

Alterations for women opting to wear the men’s mess dress trousers will be provided by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at no cost to the member.

“We hear you,” said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright. “This is a bit of good news for some of our teammates who’ve wanted this change for a while now. A small thing, but one that I hope can go a long way to helping Airmen realize that we listen, we hear and we care.”

Changes will be incorporated in the next update of Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. In the interim, for more information, the exception to policy memorandum and frequently asked questions are available on the public website of the Air Force’s Personnel Center at www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Dress-and-Appearance.

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MTHD by Tactical Distributors

Friday, August 7th, 2020

Last year, Tactical Distributirs introduced their MTHD clothing line. MTHD – pronounced either by the initials or as the word “Method”, stands for “Mountain|Tundra|H20|Desert”. It’s a tactical-inspired outdoor brand and their goal is to cover you, no matter what environment you find yourself in.

MTHD is made from some of the finest materials on the market and sold direct-to-consumer to help keep prices down.

The launch of their second run of products introduces clothing for training. There’s the Mesa Wind Jacket, Habitat Tech tee, Allivium Tee, Climate Polo, and Traverse Trail Run Short along with the Talus Performance Trail Short and Pant.

Let’s take a closer look at the Mesa Wind Jacket. One thing you’ll notice is that MTHD pieces are labeled by level in order to give you an idea of how to fit them into your clothing system. In this case, the Mesa is a Level 4/5. It’s made from from DWR-treated CORDURA UltraLite 20D stretch and is meant for trail runners.

Next, we’ll check out the Talus Trail Short. It is made from a water resistant lightweight 20D nylon micro ripstop fabrication with 4-way stretch performance. This level 2 garment features a 10″ inseam for off-trail wear.

Check out the full line at www.tacticaldistributors.com/collections/mthd.

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FirstSpear Friday Focus – USA Merino Base Layer Bottoms

Friday, August 7th, 2020

Today we are getting a look at the Base Layer Bottoms from FirstSpear’s American Merino Wool line (ACM). Featuring three available styles a Boxer Brief, Calf Length, and Full Length available in black and all new Sand color way.

These are built with FirstSpear’s ACM BASE-100 a super light wool package providing excellent natural moisture wicking properties. All three feature a front facing fly, gusseted crotch and flat seamed technology.

The full length is a traditional full length inseam finished with a low ankle cuff, the Calf Length is cut just below the knee designed to pick up where your boot sock stops reducing clutter under footwear and increasing comfort. The Boxer brief is finished in a traditional boxer brief length. 100% American Made with American Materials, now shipping in black and sand on first-spear.com.

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Winter Is Coming! Wild Things Low Loft FR-G Jacket and Pants

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Wild Things Low Loft FR-G Jacket and Pant are an integral part of your FR layering solution. These premium cold weather layers have an incredible comfort range and incorporate FR with the outstanding performance in cold weather expected from Wild Things and Gore.

Low Loft FR-G layers use GORE® PYRAD® flame retardant hardshell fabric: a self-extinguishing technology that provides durable protection against flash fire exposure, while remaining highly breathable, water resistant, and windproof. PrimaLoft® Silver Active synthetic insulation helps you beat the cold in a packable and compressible garment.

Contact Wild Things today: we’re here to help you choose the right layers to meet your needs and your budget – from base layers to FR high loft – we can handle whatever weather Mother Nature throws your way. Fear No Element™.

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Kitanica Range Shirts – In Stock In Multiple Colors, More To Come

Friday, July 31st, 2020

Kitanica production plans for Range Shorts had been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but are now getting back on track. Every week through the end of August Kitanica will be releasing a Range Short in a new color or camouflage. So far Kitanica has released Dark Khaki, Woodland, Multicam® Arid, Kryptek® Typhon® and Tiger Stripe. Multicam® Black and other colors will be dropping in the coming weeks. These are short runs of Range Shorts are designed to maximize colorways and camos and are being sold right off the production floor factory direct at Kitanica.com. The Range Shorts are made in the U.S.A. by Kitanica’s in-house sewing team using 100% U.S. made materials.

Range Shorts Features:
• Total of 8 pockets including 2 hip pockets with knife clip reinforcement
• Left and right CORDURA® fabric side knife/multi-tool/mag pockets
• 2 large rear pockets with VELCRO® closure
• Contoured waistband design with 7 heavy duty belt loops
• Double layer reinforced seat
• Left side cargo pocket with elastic retainer straps and organizer sleeves
• Right side zippered cargo pocket with pen tubes
• Bar-tacked stress points
• Dual waist cinches for fit adjustment

Kitanica Range Shorts are sold factory direct at the link below:

www.kitanica.net/shorts-s

Or, visit them if you’re in the Bay Area.

Kitanica
867 Isabella St.
Oakland, CA 94607

Contact: Chris Cronin 415-305-7663

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New Cordell Combat Pant Colors From Tactical Distributors

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

In addition to a restock of Dark Urban Grey and Coyote, Tactical Distributors has added Ranger agree and MultiCam to their line of Cordell Combat Pants.

Fabric:
• Stretch Tweave Poly/Nylon Blend Softshell
• DWR Treated For Water Resistance
• Abrasion Resistant
• Moisture Wicking
• Quick Dry
• Breathable
• 48% Nylon, 42% Poly, 10% Spandex

Pockets:
• 10 Pocket Design
• 2 Front Venting Hand Pockets
• 2 Front Coin Pockets (fits pistol mags)
• 2 Front Thigh AR Open Mag Pockets (also fits most phones)
• 2 Front Thigh Zip Bellow Pockets
• 2 Back Zip Pockets
• All Pockets With Zippers Have Zipper Garage

Features:
1 ?Articulated Knees
2 Gusseted Crotch
3 2 Leg Adjustment Points
4 YKK Zippers
5 Slot Button Closure
6 Wide Belt Loops for Heavy Loads
7 Velcro Knee Pad Pockets
8 2 Side Zipper Vents
9 Knife Reinforced Area
10 Heel Reinforced Area

Get yours at www.tacticaldistributors.com.

The MultiCam variant features MultiCam NYCO Extreme 5.4 oz and a Stretch Tweave Poly/Nylon Blend Softshell. These highly abrasion reaistant fabrics have been DWR treated for water resistance and quick drying, yet retain their breathability.

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Massif Earns USAF Approval for Women’s-Fit 2-Piece Flight Suit for All Non-Ejection Seat Platforms

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

Massif – a pioneer in making the best-fitting, best-performing apparel for all service members – gains new approval

ASHLAND, Ore. – July 28, 2020 – Massif, a world leader in flame-resistant clothing for the United States Military, today announced a new branch-wide approval from the United States Air Force for its women’s-fit 2-Piece Flight Suit for all non-ejection seat platforms.

This is further affirmation of Massif’s long-standing commitment to providing the best-fitting garments for all end users. Massif prides itself on purposeful clothing design with a high level of detail that syncs with the real-life needs of its end-user, for maximum performance in the field.

Over the last decade, there has been a steady growth of women in the military, particularly in aviation, with women making up 20.2% of the Air Force and 19% of the United States Navy (according to 2018 statistics). Massif recognized this growth early on and over the last several years has intentionally developed a line of women’s fit clothing that provides the best in comfort and performance for female service members.

“We know that for a team to perform well, their gear needs to perform well. That means optimal comfort and functionality for each specific individual on that team,” said Darci Knobel, Vice President of Customer Experience. “We have always been laser-focused on making sure our clothes fit and perform their best for all end-users and have made a concerted effort to be at the forefront of providing performance garments designed specifically for women. Today’s news is further validation of our commitment, having already received approvals from the United States Navy for the women’s-fit 2-Piece Flight Suit, and approvals from all branches, including the United States Coast Guard, for our women’s-fit base layers.”

Massif’s 2-Piece Flight Suit was designed from direct end-user feedback across multiple branches and platforms. Massif wanted to enhance the capabilities of the modern aviator and aircrewman with innovative design features unique to its garments. The original patented attachment system in the suit was built to allow flexibility and movement between the jacket and pant while still aiding coverage in flash events.

Massif recently launched a short documentary film in their Massif Film Series titled “Love the Mission,” highlighting Captain Lexi McRobert, Operations Officer, G/1-189 AVN. Captain McRobert is a great example of the company’s mission to design and develop garments for women who serve.

“The days of women having to wear men’s uniforms are over,” said Knobel. “The example of Captain McRobert in our latest short film is a great one. Like nearly every woman in the military, she was issued a men’s flight suit. Wearing our women’s-fit 2-Piece Flight Suit allowed her to feel and perform her best. We are proud to provide the option for all service members to have the best-fitting gear to keep going and perform at their highest level.”

For more information on Massif, visit www.massif.com, or see what the company is up to on Instagram and Facebook.

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USAF Makes Badges More Identifiable On OCP Uniforms

Friday, July 24th, 2020

Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —

Air and Space Professionals will soon be more recognizable in their Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms.

OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.

“We received significant feedback that prompted this update,” said Lisa Truesdale, Air Force military force management policy deputy director. “The current rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes on the OCP uniform are sometimes challenging to see against a seven-color background. Simplifying these features on a lighter, three-color pattern—while not compromising the overall functionality of the uniform—will improve our situational awareness in day-to-day interactions.”

The Air Force name and service tapes will retain their current spice brown letter stitching, while Space Force versions will still feature space blue stitching. Stitching for the Air Force rank insignia and badges will remain spice brown.

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has already begun to transition inventories to the new three-color pattern name and service tapes. The Defense Logistics Agency is placing orders for the three-color pattern as seven-color backgrounds are phased out; some of the three-color insignia name tags should be in the inventory by Nov. 2020.

The U.S. Air Force Academy implemented the uniform change for the June 2020 class and Basic Military Training is on target for Oct. 2020.

The current seven-color background rank insignia, badges, name and service tapes are and will remain, authorized for wear.

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

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