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unhappycamper Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-11-09 06:45 AM
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Ballcaps restricted — tell us what you think


Sailor favorite on its way out
Ballcaps not authorized with NWU



Ballcaps restricted — tell us what you think
By Mark D. Faram - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Feb 10, 2009 12:24:07 EST

Command ball caps are dying a slow death. They’re not authorized to be worn with the new Navy Working Uniform, which began rolling out to the fleet last month in Norfolk, Va.

Now, as utilities and wash khakis are phased out in favor of digital cammies, these caps — emblazoned with a unit’s name and crest — will be seen less and less on the waterfront.

We’d like to hear what active-duty sailors think about losing this symbol of command identity and being allowed to wear their ball caps with coveralls only.

We’d also like to hear from commands who might be thinking about allowing sailors to wear the ball caps with the NWU onboard ship or while underway.

E-mail Mark D. Faram with your thoughts. And remember — be specific.


Rest of article at: http://navytimes.com/news/2009/02/navy_ballcaps_021009w/%2e
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