The Navy is continuing its yearslong quest for a better-fitting uniform for female sailors with a fit-test survey in Norfolk, Virginia, this month. The goal is to get enough measurements to make sizes ...
The Navy is rolling out a five-year program aimed at “improving the design, form, fit, and function” of uniforms for women in the fleet, according to the service. The program, known as the Size ...
The Navy is rolling out new teams that will hear female sailors' concerns, advocate on their behalf, and focus on recruiting and retaining more women in the fleet. In an administrative message ...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — On Tuesday, the Navy announced updates to their uniform policy and grooming standards in an effort to eliminate inconsistencies and outdated policies. “Navy uniform policy ...
Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Dylan Masuda cuts the hair of Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Terence Parsons in the ship's barber shop onboard the amphibious assault ship Bataan. (MC3 Alan L. Robertson/Navy) ...
Women play a big role in the military with some also juggling motherhood. Now, the Navy is taking steps to help expectant moms. A new Maternity Pilot Program provides special uniforms to pregnant ...
Operations Specialist Seaman Demetrus Jones from the guided-missile destroyer Truxtun shows how the black Gortex parka (with a second class petty officer tab) pairs with the the flame-resistant, ...
The Navy has adopted new grooming and accessory policies for male and female sailors, giving them more leniency to dress as they want. The new policies, many of which go into effect immediately, were ...
The Navy is starting a new pilot program to issue maternity uniforms to pregnant service members for free. The program will start on January 2, 2022 and last until 2026. The Navy will select 400 ...