The Navy is Overhauling Its Look in Favor of Function and Fashion for Sailors

160803-N-RY232-002 WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2016) The Dept. of the Navy announced that it will transition from the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I to the NWU Type III as its primary shore working uniform. While, the NWU Type I will be phased out over the next three years, effective Oct. 1, 2019, all Sailors will be expected to wear the NWU Type III as their primary Working Uniform when ashore or in port. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released) And 160803-N-RY232-016 WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2016) Navy Sweat Suits now have a new logo design that matches the Navy Physical Fitness Uniform. Navy Sweat shirt and pant logo is replaced with a silver reflective lettering "Navy" to align with the logo on the Navy PT shirt and shorts. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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The Navy is changing its look. Effective Oct. 1, the military branch will move away from its aquaflage or “blueberry” uniforms, in favor of green camouflage, the Navy announced Thursday.

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The Dept. of the Navy announced that it will transition from the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I to the NWU Type III as its primary shore working uniform. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
The Dept. of the Navy announced that it will transition from the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I to the NWU Type III as its primary shore working uniform. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

Sailors will get three years to phase out the old uniforms.

Some had complained the blue uniforms, officially called Navy Working Uniform Type I, were uncomfortable and even flammable.

Navy sweats are also getting an update. They’ll feature a new logo that matches the physical fitness uniform. The updated look features silver reflective lettering to align with the logo on the physical therapy shirt and shorts.

Navy Sweat Suits now have a new logo design that matches the Navy Physical Fitness Uniform. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
Navy Sweat Suits now have a new logo design that matches the Navy Physical Fitness Uniform. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus made the announcement in a Facebook video, noting he’d heard the feedback from sailors and was acting on it.

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The Navy will begin issuing the new Navy Working Uniform Type III to new recruits in the fall of 2017.

(H/T: CNN)

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