Navy Rolls Out New Uniform

The U.S. Navy has announced that the rollout of the Type III uniform began ahead of schedule in Navy Region Southeast. The Type III uniform became available for purchase by all Sailors ashore and afloat in the region on Monday, November 6. NEX associates throughout the stores in Pensacola have been answering Sailors' questions and assisting with any issue regarding sizing and manner of wear. On Oct. 1, 2017 Recruit Training Command Great Lakes began issuing the Type III uniform with black boots to all new recruits, and by Oct. 1, 2019 the Type III uniform will be a mandatory seabag item for all Navy Sailors. Type III uniforms are also currently available in Navy Regions Hawaii and Southwest. Sailors will still be able to purchase Type I components by calling the NEX Uniform Support Call Center. For more on the new Navy uniforms, see this Military.com news article.