New Army uniforms a nod to World War II

The Army is getting new uniforms that make look familiar. The olive green is inspired by the uniforms worn by soldiers during World War II. David Martin got a look.
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[@zombis89fisto]

Some countries in Europe are also bringing back ww2 uniforms but Germany has some problems with it Edit: wow thanks for the likes Edit: To be honest that’s what’s I thought about for a while but thanks for the fact guys.

[@mattkennedy6115]

😆

[@Spl2iT3]

Lmao you have to admit though. Those German uniforms did look pretty damn sharp.

[@zombis89fisto]

I know

[@zombis89fisto]

I want to wear some

[@criticalalfredo707]

lmao it'll be international problem for sure if germany wants to reuse ww2 uniform

[@deathbymonkies2305]

That uniform looks way more "Army" than the others. I think they're awesome.

[@spartanx9293]

@Luke L. Watch your language berets look cool

[@kwokfanfan3606]

It's what Eisenhower wore in lots of photographs.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

I think they're ugly.

[@cammysmith7562]

the O.D.S.T spartan nah, I don’t think the Berets are very American, it’s a commonwealth and French tradition, prefer the garrison caps and peaked caps, more traditional American.

[@hunterw1230]

The ones they're using now are more historical

[@tomshiba51]

I was in the Army from 1991 through 2015. We went through two uniform changes during that era. I liked the Army green uniform (more professional-looking of the two), but disliked the blue uniform; thought it looked like a parade-ground uniform. A few years before I retired, they gave us a survey about our preference as the future uniform. Hands down, I chose the WWII era uniform that the Army has now been accepted. I started out wearing the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) for duty-use. Later, the Army switched over to the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) in the Universal Camouflage Pattern which shading reminded me of the WWI German army uniform; didn't like that either. I am proud to have worn the uniforms we had, but I would have really like to have had this new uniform.

[@springbloom5940]

I still have some BDUs from the early 90s. I still have a couple sets I wore in Desert Storm. Best uniform ever fielded.

[@TheGamingMotionTGM]

@@springbloom5940 Are we going full circle then? Cause if there's any timeline that the US army was portrayed in a very good image, it has to be the second world war.

[@marksmith9176]

Thank you for your service.

[@robertisham5279]

The army green was better. They should bring back that one.

[@igoravonich2013]

Sad that Germany will probably never be able to bring back theirs as it was a sexy uniform but will have a lot of controversy

[@mcrau-ng7bp]

But the Protokollsoldaten are dressed in grey like ww1 and ww2

[@ZHR-yd1mb]

Yeah they have their greys that look just like SS from WWII

[@rogergordon1765]

The Waffen SS field gray uniform was very sharp. However that wont be coming back...Under ANY circumstances..Have the Germans considered the World War1 uniform?. Also very sharp. In fact, for their armored troops, how about the Deaths Head Hussars Uniform? Google Field Marshal August von Mackensen for a look at it.

[@simontide6780]

Hugo Boss designed them. Sexiest uniforms

[@sidharthcs2110]

The NVA uniforms were lit

[@nccivilian]

As a Marine I always wondered why they had “dress blues”. This ‘new’ uniform is sharp and I hope they keep it indefinitely. Gotta love the classics!

[@jeffreybraswell8709]

Semper Fi! They remind me of the "Alphas", down to the belt. Of course, ours look better.

[@Kevo_1634]

Union Army

[@samh3805]

I personally think it’s because of the tradition of Blue/Gold Uniforms going back to before the War of 1812. But I really like the new uniforms, they’re classy. Anyway, thank you for your service.

[@DougEFresh289]

All the army hates them

[@mlovmo]

No, I don't "gotta love the classics." This retro uniform makes the soldiers look like they are wearing oversized winter cloth coats. Bad fit, horrible draping. And LOOK AT THE HAT. My God...

[@lafaqmacros8667]

They should bring trench coats too. Let's face it, ww2 military uniforms were the greatest fashion ever invented.

[@lafaqmacros8667]

@array s Lol. we would die from heat stroke

[@IkeaCouch3600]

Marine Corps still has them in the way of our All-Weather Coats

[@Shetyre]

fashion was invented by war, as was rest of the stuff. the scientific/cultural jumps we do during times of war are incredible

[@coltonrider4365]

We have trench coats, they're the same blue as the rest of our dress uniforms

[@leaftube9323]

Ricardo Amado honestly

[@robertjay1179]

I love it! My dad was in WWII and when I look at the old pictures I am in awe of his uniforms. And trust me, I was United Stes Marine Corps recruiter so I know what a good looking uniform is.

[@B3M193]

Several years they say, looks like we just gotta survive Covid, Cthulu, and WW3 first before we finally get it.

[@rickyhursey2101]

Yes the old world war two uniforms were more army.thats what my dad WANTED and was buried in.

[@rickyhursey2101]

@Rich Santoro THANK you and GOD BLESS

[@gregbrightwell662]

Im sitting on my couch, breathing free air because of your Dad. Thank you for loaning us your Daddy, to keep us safe while we sleep.

[@Reb32573]

Respect to your father for serving in the most unbelievable war in human history.

[@miksuko]

@Rich Santoro what generation?

[@pjket4229]

m1ksu they’re known as the greatest generation bahaua

[@ekop1778]

THEY SHOULD have KEPT IT THE WAY IT WAS 80 YRS AGO

[@Xpistos510]

E Kop agreed, they should have.

[@fitrianhidayat]

Should have

[@sus5770]

@Richard Foran lol, k

[@lloydwalters4252]

Uh no

[@williammoore6534]

@Richard Foran I detect a little communism

[@Deutche_Reenactment]

Fun fact: If you collect and study WWII uniforms and other militaria, you'll find that the Army Green Service Uniform used to be strictly for officers during the Second World War. Enlisted men used to have a chocolate brown or olive drab Class A service coat w/ M37 wool service trousers. After WWII, they switched to the dark green Class A, then to the Dress Blues, and now we revert back to the classic AGSU, also known as the Pinks and Greens, which were worn by officers and generals during WWII. It was distinguished by the different trouser color and the olive drab service belt on the coat. The original WWII photos you see of enlisted men with their Class A's have a black leather belt around it supported by the hooks there used to be on the back of the Class A's. The officers had the olive drab gabardine (poly/wool) belt. As you can tell, I love to ramble about World War Two uniforms lmao

[@EmersonPUSA]

This uniform most definitely brings back the way the army should look! People don't understand how important it is for each brach to have distinctive uniforms. Especially the cover uniform that each branch is represented in; weather that's Dress Blue Bravos in the Marines. Or the classic Pinks and Greens look for the army, uniforms are a significant part of the service.

[@Borals]

Bring Hugo Boss back, the Germans need another fire uniform

[@RundfunkerOnline]

German WW2 uniforms were just normal german uniforms in prussian tradition and not specially designed out of nowhere. Hugo Boss just produced them, the design had nothing to do with him. The SS-Uniforms were the ones that were new, but the designer was Karl Diebitsch, an SS-Officer. Boss again just produced them (and he wasn't the only producer of uniforms). This Hugo Boss hoax needs to end.

[@sander7165]

@@RundfunkerOnline finally someone who knows his history!

[@sander7165]

@Frenchy hugo boss didn't change the design ; don't fall for wehraboo propaganda.

[@sander7165]

@Frenchy that is a opinion but it has nothing to do with Hugo boss

[@gormalfun99]

Lol

[@danielj.rodriguez1183]

Sharp, Army's old look is now a new look. Always thought those WW2 uniforms just had more style and class.

[@jeffbanner4580]

Right On I thought those Blue or Black one looked Stupid with White Shirts

[@ToastGamingNCrew]

@@jeffbanner4580 I can't wait till this happens to the Air Force too, which is what I'm joining

[@michaelmayo2489]

They look almost as good as the navy’s dress whites

[@texan_commando]

Daniel Rodriguez what if I told you they give $40,000 bonus to new recruits?

[@Notorioustroublemaker]

I make paper books and comics, sometimes war books, and I always draw them in WW2 era style clothes. So great

[@MemekingJag]

I like how they added that part about the guy's granddad at the end. "If the uniform was good enough for this dude to score her, then it's good enough."

[@ademkin]

French here, loving these new uniforms, they are very, very good looking and you can be very proud to wear them

[@wteuscher85]

I love how the woman was like ‘whatever ‘. Dude’s like ‘check out the belt!’

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

She clearly didn't think it was necessary, but of course....PR and all that. She can't be saying bad things about who employs her ;P

[@jakelamarca895]

@@jenniferhiemstra5228 You'd think she'd at least be psyched about the big hat she got, but I guess not.

[@Nghilifa]

@@jakelamarca895 They have to pay for them themselves, it also costs money to maintain them so depending on which branch in the Army she's in, it's just extra work and money spent for a uniform that you'd normally not wear.

[@jakelamarca895]

@@Nghilifa ok yeah that's annoying

[@randomperson1815]

It would be nice if they visited WWII vets wearing those

[@studinthemaking]

That was 75 years ago. They are all gone now.

[@IslandWork1]

@@studinthemaking theres some still alive...

[@prestonwhite4129]

studinthemaking there’s 400,000 still alive

[@chrisrohls4853]

studinthemaking definitely not all gone but slowly all are fading away

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Before it's too late!

[@gregorall9779]

I'm a retired Army Active/National Guard Warrant Officer and possibly a little known fact is that enlisted soldiers were issued new uniforms, boots, dress shoes when they came out but officers and warrant officers had to purchase these items. There was a $100 uniform allowance every year, though while grateful to receive it, didn't go very far. Hopefully for current soldiers, they'll stick with the uniforms currently in service and not change their mind again like they seem to do whenever someone up the chain of command gets a wild hair up their backside.

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

You never know with bureaucrats, lol

[@jerolvilladolid]

In the franco-prussian war, the french wore nostalgic uniforms of the napoleonic area of bright blue and red, they were defeated decisively by the germans who wore innovative new all grey uniforms that blend and camouflage. Those who look to the past to their “glory days”, are bound not to excel in the present setting. You need to always be ready to adopt change, and new ideas. New uniforms reflecting the present and future instead of the past is just the first step.

[@joshKozak]

As a new recruit who's grandfather wore this I can't wait to get mine.

[@30wrdy]

You’re going to love it when the military changes uniforms every few years and makes you pay for half when that money could be going to utility bills.

[@OriflammeGaming]

Женя Марик tf are you on about? Acid trip?

[@sfc-a-5555]

If your a new recruit your great-grandfather wore it, but not your grandfather..

[@kevs_tv5274]

Jay K by 2028 every member of the army would have to use this uniform? Meaning that the actual camo uniform won’t be able to be used unless you are deployed in the field area? Like a recruiter or another soldier that he’s job isn’t in the field won’t be able to use the camo uniform?

[@MediocreMedic123]

SFC-A - idk man I thought the same but my friend who is 19 had a grandfather who fought in WW2

[@marcellino1956]

I'm all for the army looking like the army

[@scottwall3095]

The Army dress uniform was pretty sharp looking but it definitely didn't say "I'm in the Army"

[@berzerker1100]

But no Fat Sergeants are Allowed ! 😅🤣😂😁

[@MrEvanfriend]

The Army isn't all for looking like the Army. For pretty much all of the 21st century, they've been trying desperately to look like the Marines. They've been failing at it too. Marines look sharp whether we're home in our dress blues picking up your girlfriend, or overseas in our MARPAT FROG suits and coyote brown armor. The Army's just trying to play catch up.

[@chaosdweller]

BOTH my ww11 veteran grandfathers would be happy to hear and see this. There smiling down on us from there happy place right now, they would be so proud.

[@yostupidmama1]

@@MrEvanfriend Yeah you definitely sound like a boot fresh out of basic. Army, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marines all have the same mission. All under the same flag. Quit being a snot.

[@mpaiaina1131]

This looks so sharp

[@tmwk__]

Sometimes you can’t deny how older stuff has a certain level of class behind it. Looks sharpe. Good go Army.

[@johnrodriguez3870]

The United States Army has the " Pinks and Greens" of World War II, however, the Dress Blues harkens back to the Civil War and the Indian Wars.

[@davidd7940]

Even earlier than that; back to the Mexican War of the 1830s

[@bearhunter197]

Even further back Revolutionary war *kinda and war of 1812

[@fordrestored4646]

Bearhunter 36 close. Mostly Frenchman for the revolutionary I would imagine

[@Sig721Tau]

John Rodriguez Stop calling them "pinks n greens". There's no pink on our uniforms. My great grandfather and grandfather called them "dress khakis".

[@johnrodriguez3870]

@@Sig721Tau Sir, I didn't invent the term. Many Americans through out Military History, in reference to the World War II used that phrase 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️

[@spuds94bravo56]

Keeping Traditions. I wish they had these when I served.

[@eiyhka8779]

Me too. These are sharp

[@spuds94bravo56]

Wore the Dress Green Uniforms, Class A/B aka Pickle Uniforms

[@eiyhka8779]

@@spuds94bravo56yep same. I couldn't fit in mine now.. 😁

[@dallasyap3064]

@@spuds94bravo56 The greens are much more better to be worn as service uniform.

[@kchilz32]

I still wear my pickle A’s for ceremonies. I wonder if I can get hooked up with these

[@GTBANNA]

I feel like the main point of introducing this “new” uniform is to distinguish the army from the air force since they recently got ocp (like they need it 🤦‍♂️).

[@seangilbert7365]

People made fun of the ABU and now they're making fun of the Air Force wearing the OCP ACU. Can't please anyone

[@GTBANNA]

@@seangilbert7365 Because they dont need it. Unless they are in special operation, sitting behind a desk does not call for camo.

[@blyatman7244]

​@@GTBANNA OCP is still better than ABU because A. It's better at camouflaging the wearer. The USASOC already fielded the OCP, so why not B. Having 1 less camouflage to buy means less cost (Instead of having 2 type of rollers, you just need 1) and it streamline the process C. Better logistic. Instead of sending 2 types of camouflage (ABU and OCP) to the AFB in country, you just send 1 type because everyone uses it.

[@lilkleenex7842]

Enlisting this summer, I can't wait to get those!! Can't go wrong with a classic.

[@christian8933]

Why did you join the army private?!!!! To get this cool new uniform Sergeant!

[@Ghosts-jx7dw]

Stuck for 3 years afterwards ;)

[@patriot4786]

Random Guy On KZbin and what did the lieutenant say after that?

[@kenetickups6146]

Ghosts1912 worth it

[@eogg25]

The Army and the Airforce were the only two land forces with a good free way to travel, I never was on a vacation, and the Army and Airforce got to go to Europe and that's what I wanted and got to do. I heard the Air Force had poor advancement opportunities so I joined the Army and traveled to most of the western European countries only advanced to E4 but my job as a Radio Op. only had two E5 but that was OK. had a ball. in between wars at the time.

[@patriot4786]

@@eogg25 so you join the military for the travels not to serve your country?

[@javierdelgado5270]

Great change...nothing looked sharper than a U.S. Army Paratrooper with the Eisenhower jacket.brown Jump boots and the Garrison cap with the glider patch! Ex Airborne Infantry Vietnam.

[@rcHobbyClips]

soldiers need a uniform to represent their own accolades. That uniform makes me proud of my grandpas effort. The current soldier is a little lost when I see pictures of them wearing it.

[@ken-mb5cp]

My dad was glider infantry and kept his uniform his whole life

[@grovercleveland8572]

its the deeds of the man that give the uniform its pride not the colors

[@AlejandroGarcia-xq1mt]

Airborne divisions will wear the jump boots with this new class A’s

[@vtbmwbiker]

Mr. Delgado-- AATW-- interested in jumping again? From a C-47? Wearing M1942's?

[@___axg96___63]

I don't think the Army Dress Uniform looks like the Marines or Air Force. I like it a lot actually. But the "Pinks and Greens" are so badass

[@maximussarcasticus1312]

I was in during the "pickle suit" class A era. I think they were better than the blues but these throwbacks blow them both away. Well damn, command got something right.

[@chadmerkley9465]

That belt is going to prove "problematic" for the hefties hiding in the ranks.

[@razgriss5882]

As Charles Chaplin once said " we all have to fasten the belten "

[@yaelrar.4460]

That's most likely the idea.

[@tuberholic]

Especially in the flag ranks. Don't think Schwartzkopf would have looked too good in this uniform.

[@kyle857]

They should be in shape too.

[@josemartinez9415]

A lot of girdles will be needed!

[@kennethbowers2897]

Always loved the old dress uniforms, they were iconic in their own right and are a huge standout. Seeing these uniforms again would make me think that the Army was stuck in time, in a good way.

[@jmoneybanks2376]

Kenneth Bowers yeah a time when congress actually declared war. A time when war was necessary! Dam what would that be like.

[@master-baiter69-foxtrot]

Something you don’t want to mess with

[@infidelapostate3094]

Now you just answered _why_ this pathetic propaganda is being forwarded in this time... emotional appeal to a bygone glory. Idiotic propaganda to present a clean new face on a dirty old dog, just like giving _everyone_ berets was... 🤦‍♂️ effing DoD _Clowns._

[@jmoneybanks2376]

Infidel Apostate well said

[@kirby7294]

Infidel Apostate Well, though I agree it is a recruitment tactic and a way to make the Army look clean and new, I still feel that these uniforms are better.

[@johncox6321]

Looks just like my father did, he served in the Pacific in WWII, The occupation of Japan, the Korean conflict and finally, Vietnam. We buried him in his old Army uniform, with all his medals... and the belt. the Army Liaison Officer who helped us plan his funeral was very impressed, both with his service and the way he looked in it. I just wish that they had decided to change the dress uniform before I left the service!

[@averagejoe8358]

Basically what the British Army have been using as standard for decades now.

[@KommandantGSR]

countries: hey guys lets be our old selves again, no one to judge us and we will all be fine and happy like the old times! germany, italy, japan: *sweats nervously*

[@sovietunion7643]

hey, don't forget Austria, why does everyone always forget Austria was a willing part of the German empire since 1938

[@sovietunion7643]

@EpiDemic117 I assume you mean ww1, right?

[@zrowe0233]

soviet union Ikr? Austria wasn’t a victim, Austrians voted 97% in favor of the Anschluss lmao

[@sovietunion7643]

@@zrowe0233 admittedly the voting paper was a little biased, but still it would have won very easily anyway {ww3 bonus meme} ww3 starts: Germany: so austria... Austria: way ahead of you (pulls out german flag)

[@zrowe0233]

soviet union Well yeah, the “Yes” circle was significantly bigger than the “No” circle, but Austrian Germans wanted unification ever since the end of ww1

[@spencernelson1560]

Marine uniforms are still the sharpest. But yes this is an improvement

[@thorne79us]

funny how the new dress blues for them look like plain run of the mill Marine Corps service Alphas

[@wolfplayer7815]

Nothing beats the Germans

[@TheActiveAssault]

WolfPlayer yeah.. the Marines do. Actually it took 5 Marines beat an entire German division.

[@lisagilmore6311]

Ya it time to change the marine uniform to maybe pink for them

[@archerj.maggott1372]

@@thorne79us The Army dress blues are what you see at 0:14, and they actually date back to the 1930s. These aren't dress blues, they're a service uniform, and they're not even the same color as the Marine service uniform. This uniform is several shades of brown. The Marine service uniform is green and khaki.

[@celebrityrog]

Pink and Greens literally was one of the greatest distinguished and respectable look for the Army.

[@chpman2013]

WWII-era Army uniforms have always looked super sharp. Pretty cool that they're bringing the look back.

[@jamess4869]

yes...bring back the eisenhower jacket!!!

[@southtexasprepper1837]

The "Ike Jacket." I've always been a fan of that.

[@thunderpuppy6719]

I used to wear my dad's Eisenhower jacket when I was a kid. I think moths eventually got it, and mom threw it out. I wish she hadn't done that...

[@010Jordi]

@RingSight91 is there somebody named Dutch Holland i am from the Netherlands and that sound like the weirdest name i have ever heard

[@southtexasprepper1837]

@@010Jordi "Dutch" Holland was the nickname of James Stewart's character in the movie "Strategic Air Command." It was a movie that was made in cooperation with SAC (Strategic Air Command) released in 1955. Great Movie. Highly recommend it. It is one of James Stewart's best movies. In addition to being an actor, James Stewart was also in the United States Air Force. He retired as an United States Air Force Brigadier General.

[@kah10161]

SouthTexasPrepper Don’t forget his tours in WWII as a bomber pilot!

[@Arkeze]

I love the WW2 era uniform. This is awesome.

[@hashiramasenju6072]

Which one Usa one or German one because I'm confused

[@PU8698]

@@hashiramasenju6072 the US one, because he said " i love the ww2 era uniform" so he is referring to the uniform in the video

[@lavendervideos4234]

"Do I have to answer that honestly?" Yep, question answered.

[@bearsagainstevil]

I'm British but think the American uniform of WW2 was incredibly smart, and the men who wore it were a wonderful generation of men Heroic, a very good move.

[@GigaChadlovesandcares]

A uniform of duty, discipline and perseverance. A soldier’ uniform to be honest.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Damn ... I like it ... as a former US Marine ... the Army Greens look sharp 👍🏻

[@Windows-cv2rv]

Anthony Luisi Corps will always look sharper 😉

[@tyronephipps7759]

Anthony Luisi I’m retire SSG Army, they do look good, but if we’ll all come to the lick log, still no match the the Corps dress uniform

[@anthonyvigil7567]

Anthony Luisi Still not as good as Marines uniform though

[@native307]

The US needs to Cut the Military Budget

[@jackmurphy6780]

Native no they need to increase it

[@doodskie999]

Allies: our WW2 outfits are the best Germans: Hold our Hugo Boss uniforms

[@rubenvo3627]

Hugo Boss had nothing to do with the design of the NS-Uniforms. They were designed by the Nazis themselves

[@Aureus_]

@@rubenvo3627 ikr

[@upstreamtoast3512]

@@rubenvo3627 or they were just forced to if you wanna say that

[@colonelsmith7757]

@@upstreamtoast3512 They weren't forced, they were commissioned long before Hitler got to power.

[@upstreamtoast3512]

@@colonelsmith7757 no

[@seangilbert7365]

The only thing I would change about this uniform is the service cap; the "crushed" look was more an Army Air Force thing because pilots wore headphones over their caps. Also I've seen concepts of the Ike jacket making a return, I hope it does. It would be a great alternative to the coat for less formal situations as it was originally designed to be worn in the field.

[@marksheiman1538]

Definitely. Shows you're in shape. Besides; MASH that was the dress uniform.

[@AverageAckerman]

Don’t know about everyone else but I love he new uniforms.

[@tinihemara2634]

Hi 👋 true I loved his uniform 😍

[@terragthegreat175]

Hopefully this ends the Army's wardrobe malfunction of the past 15 years. the Universal Camo Pattern and switch to ASU were mistakes. OCP and the Army Greens are the way to go.

[@Xpistos510]

Garrett Dalley agreed. They absolutely nailed those decisions.

[@RJMG88]

@@Xpistos510 lol its going to change again because army

[@johndillard8588]

Garrett Dalley : Bring back the TW.

[@archerj.maggott1372]

They need to put the dress blues back the way they were before they cannibalized them to make the ASU. At 0:14, you can see that the 3rd Infantry Regiment still pretty much wears the same old dress blues. They took one look at the ASU and said, "Nope. We're gonna keep our stuff the way it is."

[@SeaMonkey137]

No "wardrobe malfunction" of the Army could ever compete with the "blueberries" working uniform the Navy tried. Good riddance to that train wreck.

[@joe6096]

The WWII era Army uniforms are simply iconic. I think they're the sharpest of all our military dress uniforms. Ever. They really exude America, pride, attention, and leadership. But they're very sharp and appealing as a design anyway even without the military. I think a lot of the style that came out of the post art-deco era was fantastic. 1940s era men's double breasted suits and women's dresses were all very stylish and really timeless designs.

[@robertisham5279]

To be honest I don't care for the pink and greens.

[@mikkodoria4778]

The Germans were better

[@tombaillie5219]

@@mikkodoria4778 The late-30s designs by Hugo Boss for the German Army and the SS were incomparable.👍

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

As a 30 year retired Army veteran, I highly approve of this uniform. Keep the Blues for formal occasions and bring back the Khaki uniform of the 60s. TWs were great in the summer.

[@lianecajipe5138]

I still can’t move on from the fact that Hugo boss made the German uniform during ww1-2

[@KavemanKevin1]

“Is this the AirForce or the Navy?” No I’m the janitor 😂

[@jimbeaux89]

Kevin Estrada xD

[@Thereisalwaysmore]

you mean a Sanitation Engineer

[@KavemanKevin1]

LemonGecko 😂😂😂💀

[@P.W.N.ed_9000]

That hit too close to home

[@johnphillips5310]

Lolololol

[@danielguy2156]

Spent 16yrs in Army, went through many uniforms, always wanted these Army Greens, so professional and iconic, not the best look for females though. I've always loved the style.

[@mothurman]

Why'd you not stay for 4 more years to get pension or do u already have the pension?

[@boho3785]

The marines have stolen your date

[@erichkaufmann5284]

Pooh Xi reminds me of the picture I have of my grandfather when he was Sargent in the Soviet military. The picture is of him and his men next to a burning Panzer tank when they took Berlin.

[@erichkaufmann5284]

Never underestimate females tho they can still hold off an enemy force. For example after Russia had lost 11 million soldiers and individuals that where 18 and male made up just 2 percent of the population they began to have female snipers etc and it worked out well for us.

[@alalalala57]

@@erichkaufmann5284 World War 2 Soviet female snipers were legendary.

[@kirkswanum7729]

My basic training company in 1983 were the ones that got the first BDU camouflage field jackets. The BDU duty uniforms had be out for a couple years. But not field jackets. So we also got the old olive drab green ones. And I was last in line. So I was the soldier at Ft. Dix to get the very last green field jacket out of the last box that was ever issued there. We were told we couldn't wear the camouflage ones until the whole Fort was issued them. That was May, 5, 1983. My company A63 was the only company to be issued 2 field jacket. 1 old and 1 new.

[@Karen-pk3uv]

Which did you prefer

[@zigzag4273]

Good lord. That handshake at 1:35 is pretty powerful.

[@timothywilliams1359]

I'm for it if does nothing but bring back the garrison cap and the saucer cap. I hated wearing the beret for two reasons: First, I didn't EARN it. It should have been reserved for SF, Ranger, and Airborn, period. Secondly, it's really hard to make the beret look good.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I agree 100%. I remember the day I saw my son in a black beret that was issued to him unlike the one I EARNED with blood sweat and tears 20 years earlier. Even he said it wasn’t right. At least he did his training at Ft Benning same as I did, of course his barracks had heating and A/C lol. I’m proud of him for his service though, and that will never go away. He’s a disabled veteran now and so I’m kinda ok with him having a black beret same as his dad, he’s earned it now.

[@timothywilliams1359]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 God bless him, and you too. I spent 21 years in reserve components without ever seeing combat. You can just imagine how uncomfortable I felt in the beret. But I'm proud of my two Marine sons, with their many deployments, and my Army son currently in a hot zone.

[@2024WhatNow]

You forgot the 3rd reason the Beret isn't practical... It didn't keep the sun out of your eyes when you were in the Motorpool all day.

[@Caedus696]

They brought the berets back? When I was getting out in 2012 we were getting orders that we were to wear softcaps only.

[@2024WhatNow]

@@Caedus696 Dunno, I retired in 2011. i just know the beret was impractical.

[@joeblow6417]

That female staff sergeant doesn't realize how sharp she looks in that new uniform. She looks like a soldier, instead of a clown.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

She's cute too! Now just a little of the "WW2" glam red lipstick...

[@2410jrod]

We’ll be fair it’s not our decision to make..take for example the infamous acu. That was the worst Uniform ever!!! Sad part is 5 billion went into it ( don’t ask me where it went) but we had to wear them no concealment purpose whatsoever but we had to.

[@mongoose621]

@GunslingerXXI rgr that. I've said this for years. Big difference between being Army personnel and being a soldier. Massive difference.

[@JesusCervantes-zy7ut]

God dam the negativity in this thread come on respect every soldier because they would give their life for yours

[@Voltaire8559]

Joe. What a sexist you are

[@TheBalls55]

Those uniforms belong in a museum. Dress blues are sharp and modern looking.

[@robertisham5279]

Finally someone who gets it.

[@Ramundo4609]

All that can be said is, "Outstanding". Each branch needs to readily identifiable, distinct, and have it's own characteristic look. They did well.

[@standardcake18]

I’m not nor will I ever be a military man. But this fills me with pride for my country, for the military, and for the respect we give to the last living WWII members. And all those that are no longer with us.

[@treadhead]

AT LEAST IN WW 2 THE ARMY HAD LEADERS. WHO LED BY. EXAMPLE & POLITICS WAS KEPT OUT TO A CERTAIN. EXTENT . TODAYS UPPER BRASS BUCKING UP THEIR PROMOTION LADDER WITH POLITICAL INFLUENCING, THE WOKE MOVEMENT , CRITICAL RACE THEORY TRAINING FOR THE SOLDIERS, AIRMEN, SAILORS , MARINES , COAST GUARDSMEN & SPACE FORCE . THE. EMPHASIS FOR FORCE READINESS IS BEING SIDETRACKED FOR A RADICAL AGENDA. **** TO ALL WHO RAISED OUR RIGHT HAND AND TOOK OUR OATH , PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE ---- *** THANK YOU ALL " THIS WE'LL DEFEND " ( *** SHARP UNIFORM FOR TODAYS SOLDIERS & REMEMBERING THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM IN FOREIGN LANDS . )

[@tommyhunter1817]

Amen

[@williamleewolverine]

Well said.

[@Captainbadger123]

I love this guy talking “You gotta admit... it looks pretty sharp”

[@Michael-ts1km]

Yea, instead of being mistake for an airline pilot...people with think he's an actor in a WWII movie....I guess it is the uniform that makes the man.

[@DarthDestructusTheSithLord]

I'm absolutely excited to have this uniform in service and can't wait for mine!

[@rogergordon1765]

This uniform is Sharp. This is a very wise choice. Im glad the army did it. The only thing I would have done differently is I would have chosen the "IKE Jacket".

[@caliado]

I am an army vet and I wore the green Class A uniforms in the 1990's. I like these "pinks and greens" uniforms better.

[@pilsudski36]

Still got my dress greens - black boots too!

[@caliado]

@@pilsudski36 I Still have mine too. Were you airborne?

[@pilsudski36]

@@caliado No - should have gone airborne while I had the chance.

[@caliado]

@@pilsudski36 Ah I wondered when you said you wore class A with boots :) I was not either. My Airborne slot got took by someone else. I only was Air Assault qualified.

[@pilsudski36]

I didn't mean that I wore black boots with my Greens; just that I still had the boots.

[@Zach-sv7ej]

"Are you an airline pilot" "no I'm Army" LMFAO😂

[@Tomkkat15]

Exactly the reason for the new uniform!

[@fdhicks69]

Airline pilot were the McPeak disaster of the Air Force...

[@carlhuffman454]

When I was in the ARMY back in the late 60s and early 70s, I worked with the AF in Berlin for about 6 months. The kidded us about being doggies, but we got even by asking them if they were drivers for Greyhound. Their dress uniforms were very similar to bus drivers, at least to us. :)

[@magicman9321]

Space force is getting their old uniforms back as well. You know the ones from Star Wars.

[@ericchochon5880]

Jeff Vlahos lmao how doesn’t this have more likes 😂

[@aidendeangelo1509]

Eric Chochon because it wasn’t as funny as I think people don’t want to hear about politics

[@magicman9321]

Aiden DeAngelo Trump 2020.

[@VanaeCavae]

You mean those imperial navy black ones ?

[@Reub3]

Do the blasters come with it? I'd join if I can get a blaster lol.

[@mckinleyfisher-lynd3896]

That female Staff Sergeant kinda annoyed me a bit. "Am I supposed to answer that honestly" Smartass comment. Seems like she doesn't grasp or fully appreciate the history behind it. Simply, these are the uniforms the Army should wear.

[@GlamorousTitanic21]

This is the uniform that the US should have always kept. It dates from a time when America displayed its true power for the first time on the world stage, and fought in two theaters on 3 continents against some of the most depraved and violent regimes in history.

[@tomthebomb9474]

Nothing compared to Hugo Boss uniforms.

[@KlineDeere]

If Germany denazified the ww2 unis and replaced the swastikas with their current symbols they could still be in those

[@tomthebomb9474]

Mack Kline true

[@TheMrgoodmanners]

They all copied from him

[@i3lackfusion]

Mack Kline I doubt that they’d like having SS runes on their uniforms. Or are we talking about the Wehrmacht?

[@angelcervantes6934]

More art than effective uniforms for a soldier

[@someguy8088]

I still think the marines will always have the best uniforms but hands down the new army uniform is looking better then the old one

[@dustyrusty6554]

No shut up Devil dog

[@jabber1990]

I don't know which is the Marines and which is the Navy, because i'm not arguing with either one

[@williamturner1517]

The United States Marine is the sharpest, best dressed military person in the world. That comes from a 30 year army man.

[@thewrenchmaster122]

@@williamturner1517 you ain’t a army man shut up liar! The marines uniform sucks it looks ugly. The army is bigger and better and has way better uniforms ! HOOAH 😤

[@zeidon4193]

@@thewrenchmaster122 preach my brother hoorah!!!

[@dirkdiggler2129]

So many wonderful men and women of our grandparents generation wore this uniform and conquered evil- this uniform should have never changed to begin with. So very happy to see it has come back. May it always be worn by our US Army. May they never change it again.

[@jcarlovitch]

As a nod to WWII we should replace our Generals and Admirals with people that actually love this country.

[@phillyphilhouse79]

How about stop changing the uniform every 5 years? Although I do like the old WW2 pinks and greens. Keep the beret for airborne, Ranger and SF units. Bring back the Ike jacket for Senior NCOs and Officers too.

[@josephvalvano829]

@phillyphilhouse79 ...I agree, I wish my Rangers still had the Black Beret....

[@doom4067]

It wouldn't be the army of they didn't change stuff every five years. The problem is that everyone is trying to leave his mark before he retires and they aren't very creative.

[@jerryyoung5862]

How else are the companies that make the uniforms gonna stay in business then?🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tbrochez2318]

Jerry Young you know they still have to make uniforms if the design doesn’t change right? Let’s put tax dollars to a better use than a flashy new kit.

[@Sig721Tau]

Stop calling the WWII khaki dress uniform "pinks n greens". They were never called that by the soldiers and the uniforms never had the color 'pink' in it.

[@austingroce8020]

“like it or not” who wouldn’t like it??

[@mlovmo]

Me.

[@julianoppenheimer2748]

mlovmo why?

[@mlovmo]

@@julianoppenheimer2748 New retro uniform looks sloppy and baggy, and simply does NOT drape well over the body. Sloppier than the dress blue uniform, if that's even possible. Bring back the green class A uniform (1960s-early 2000s). When fitted well, it looked much better than this monstrosity. Take a look at the new retro uniform's hats for officers and enlisted at 01:32.. Pee-yuke!

[@mlovmo]

@@charliesanders6930 EXACTLY! I swear, the people who make these decisions are attempting the dual feat of getting soldiers to waste as much money as possible on uniforms while looking like movie extras.

[@austingroce8020]

Charlie Sanders considering conditions in the world and what a lot of mos’s go through, seems like a small inconvenience

[@PatriotHippy0321]

Should give a nod to WWII USA manufacturing and industrial might by severing all ties with China, our enemy, and become manufacturing and industrially independent again. You know the main reasons we won the war.

[@mikecodner8766]

It's about time. Used to be called olive drab.

[@white_husky8717]

Army should have kept the old ww2 uniforms they say more army then the blue ones

[@neinnein9306]

Even German Luftwaffe is nearly the same like WW2. But modern German Army uniform sucks too.

[@monobgantonina5577]

Modern uniforms all look simply like some accountant's suit for the day....

[@mdmjeremiah]

Now that is a uniform. Almost makes want to sign up to get one. Almost.

[@StarwarsFan-3131]

Amen

[@monke3776]

Why not

[@mdmjeremiah]

@@monke3776 Well mostly because I am 43 years old, lol

[@justin764]

We do have what’s called Greenies in USMC...if you still up for it xd

[@Weightlossjourney24]

Me to I'm to old now 39

[@daveh9551]

IM jealous. The Army has a uniform that looks just as sharp as the Marine Corps dress uniform now. Smart move. Kids these days are so visually influenced many would join simply to get into that uniform.

[@nickwick2657]

My recruiter in Louisiana wore this uniform when he picked me up for the asvab verification and I loved the look I am do glad I am joining when this is being used cuz I could have te same style as my great grandfather

[@MediocreMedic123]

Lol be sure you’re not going to ft Jackson because they are still issuing dress blues at basic training.

[@garybryant7274]

I'm an old Marine and all I have to say is this is an outstanding, sharp uniform choice....well done Army! My old man was a paratrooper in the 101st. He wore that uniform and wood be proud. Now bring back the Ike jacket!

[@garybryant7274]

Damn...that should have said would be proud. I had a senior moment. 😎

[@user-nb5yj2of5q]

@@garybryant7274 I think you had it right the first time. We would have "wood" just wearing that uniform!

[@garybryant7274]

Wood....that's what I get for not reading what I wrote before I post it! Thanks for being merciful! 😎👍

[@Jacaerys1]

The black and blue look so good though...

[@johnmorales6281]

True...but WW2

[@derryk1]

The blues are great pays tribute to the uniforms pre- Civil War era uniform up through the 1890's.

[@eogg25]

What is with the Army, I was in the Army and they went from brown shoes to black shoes, then they went to a green uniform and dumped the Ike jacket, then they went to a beret, now they are going all the way back to WW2. For what? just another way to waist money.

[@ronnichols884]

Please tell me they are going to bring back the Eisenhower jacket.

[@TopGuardDawg]

Ron Nichols dude that would be awesome

[@TPeters321]

They are!

[@TopGuardDawg]

Tyler Peters Alright imma talk to my SGT. tommorow

[@BillMarion]

I hope so. That was so awesome. I've been out since 04, but we used to talk about wanting this style back in the army, especially the Eisenhower jacket. But didn't Ike have the jacket designed specially for him?

[@TopGuardDawg]

Bill Marion oh nice you probably could get one since you are a retired veteran

[@willm678]

When my grandfather passed away, his best friend who he knew for 60 years, wore his full army dress greens from ww2 with all of his medals and ribbons, combat stripes, etc on it. They were both veterans who served in three wars each

[@wardkendall7095]

*Ugly choice. The best-looking uniforms of the World War II era were worn by the German army, not the American or British armies - both of which had drab ones.*

[@lambda2857]

I like the old Civil War Era inspired uniforms better.

[@elijahbey3366]

LOL

[@chriscannabis3385]

So for this world war we’re using last world wars uniforms

[@Arklay_98]

You got that!! Better to die looking awesome am I right? Lol

[@germ_tb3_gm088]

Brent Borders they’re not gonna fight in those uniforms lol

[@germ_tb3_gm088]

Tom Jones people are over exaggerating we aren’t going to have a world war, it’s just America and Iran rn and it doesn’t seem like anyone else wants to get involved

[@reggielongoria1848]

LMAO!!! 🤣😹😹😹😹💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@crayoneater68.5]

@Tom Jonesyes we are in a world war at war with the world. the world is in this war

[@elcabbage2306]

Meanwhile the marines just never changed the uniforms to look like bus driver outfits

[@scot_irsh]

You know the Marines have a service uniform green and khaki and color also. I think it looks even better that the Army's new one.

[@elcabbage2306]

Sean Knoll theyre classic even if they’re very uncomfortable to wear with the shirt stays and scratchy fabrics

[@damone70]

@@scot_irsh The Marines uniforms have always looked better.

[@thewrenchmaster122]

@@damone70 that’s your opinion! I think the army uniforms are better. The Army is better bigger and richer.

[@thewrenchmaster122]

Marines uniforms look like they are going to play a dam trumbone

[@3rdlegbrigade258]

Those are sharp uniforms….I wish I had those when I was in…

[@mogz1485]

Meanwhile in Britain: brings back brodie helmet and Lee Enfield

[@daaave_]

The new uniform looks REALLY good if you ask me. I agree with it being iconic, and a great symbol of the army.

[@CatsAgainstCommunism]

Me, an Army vet: I'm so glad to have my DD-214 Blanket, wow Also me: LET ME IN! LET MEEE IIIIIIIIIIN!!!!

[@kyleman1313]

Good Eric Andre reference.

[@hfontanez98]

I love the new uniform. Don't get me wrong, I love the ones from my era, but I wish this was the uniform back then. I grew up watching those old movies and always loved that look.

[@Aerospace_Education]

Old video and older "new" uniforms, but they look great! The blues did just seem to me to be something I would expect an air force to wear.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you work hard and your proud of who you are.

[@tomshiba51]

Your statement says it all.

[@artgamechanger3841]

Very sharp Army! From: a Marine.

[@user-bm1st1by7r]

Hooah!

[@user-bm1st1by7r]

Art Gamechanger Semper~fi brother

[@Wild_Western]

Like the old saying goes, "if it ain't broken, why fix it." Instant Classic going retroactive.

[@Genevasuggestions1]

As expensive and impractical as it sounds. I’d like to think a nod to the war of independence or 1812 would be a better look, WW2 was a war that America got caught up in. But the former two were necessary to the security of an independent state, and the birth of our nation as it stands.