Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Navy Announces Major Uniform Change

Based on input from sailors, in October the Navy will transition from the NWU Type I to the NWU Type III as the primary shore working uniform.

Cleared for release by Brian Naranjo, PAO, NAF Atsugi, Japan
Working Uniform Type I [Navy Photo (Released)]

The Navy will ditch the unpopular, blue camouflage uniforms that have been called blueberries or aquaflage, in favor of green camouflage.

The switch will be effective October 1, the Navy announced. But sailors can continue wearing the blue uniforms for an additional three years before they are completely phased out.

Read the entire CNN story here.

 



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