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Army Debuts Re-Designed UniformStarting next year, U.S. soldiers stationed in Iraq won't be sporting red, white and blue American flag patches on their uniforms. As part of the first redesign of Army battle dress in more than two decades, Old Glory will be colored a muted tan and black.
"The red, white and blue patch was a target at night," explains Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Myhre, a designer of the new uniform.
It's an example of how functionality -- and safety -- trumped all other concerns when a small group of engineers, scientists and soldiers from a special Pentagon team began meeting 18 months ago to remake the traditional on-duty garb of American soldiers.
The Army unveiled the new uniform Monday as part of its 229th birthday celebration.
There uniform received 31 major design changes. Gone are buttons and belts. The waist features a drawstring, and the shirt zips up. The muted camouflage pattern is a pixelated light green and tan. Velcro is used to fasten cuffs, insignias, badges and patches.
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