Return-Path: <sentto-279987-4763-1023283478-fc=all.net@returns.groups.yahoo.com> Delivered-To: fc@all.net Received: from 204.181.12.215 [204.181.12.215] by localhost with POP3 (fetchmail-5.7.4) for fc@localhost (single-drop); Wed, 05 Jun 2002 06:28:08 -0700 (PDT) Received: (qmail 5508 invoked by uid 510); 5 Jun 2002 13:25:03 -0000 Received: from n39.grp.scd.yahoo.com (66.218.66.107) by all.net with SMTP; 5 Jun 2002 13:25:03 -0000 X-eGroups-Return: sentto-279987-4763-1023283478-fc=all.net@returns.groups.yahoo.com Received: from [66.218.67.193] by n39.grp.scd.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 05 Jun 2002 13:24:38 -0000 X-Sender: fc@red.all.net X-Apparently-To: iwar@onelist.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_0_3_2); 5 Jun 2002 13:22:54 -0000 Received: (qmail 23424 invoked from network); 5 Jun 2002 13:22:54 -0000 Received: from unknown (66.218.66.218) by m11.grp.scd.yahoo.com with QMQP; 5 Jun 2002 13:22:54 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO red.all.net) (12.232.72.152) by mta3.grp.scd.yahoo.com with SMTP; 5 Jun 2002 13:22:54 -0000 Received: (from fc@localhost) by red.all.net (8.11.2/8.11.2) id g55DPoM25196 for iwar@onelist.com; Wed, 5 Jun 2002 06:25:50 -0700 Message-Id: <200206051325.g55DPoM25196@red.all.net> To: iwar@onelist.com (Information Warfare Mailing List) Organization: I'm not allowed to say X-Mailer: don't even ask X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.5 PL3] From: Fred Cohen <fc@all.net> X-Yahoo-Profile: fcallnet Mailing-List: list iwar@yahoogroups.com; contact iwar-owner@yahoogroups.com Delivered-To: mailing list iwar@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:iwar-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 06:25:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [iwar] [fc:Marines'.Digital.Camouflage.Uniforms.To.Make.Fall.Debut.In.Europe] Reply-To: iwar@yahoogroups.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.0 required=5.0 tests=DIFFERENT_REPLY_TO version=2.20 X-Spam-Level: European Stars and Stripes June 5, 2002 Marines' Digital Camouflage Uniforms To Make Fall Debut In Europe By Scott Schonauer, Rota bureau NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - The Marine Corps' new uniforms are out, but personnel in Europe must wait until fall to get their wash-and-wear "cammies." The improved combat-utility uniform - which features a computerized pixel camouflage pattern - should reach most overseas sites around October, according to Capt. Burrell Parmer, spokesman for the Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. The much-anticipated uniform is currently available only where Marine expeditionary forces are based, at Officer Candidates School and at Marine Corps Recruit Depots at Parris Island, S.C., and San Diego. But some Marines in Europe would like to get into the new uniforms sooner. "I'd like them now," said Cpl. Michael Miller, a member of the Rota-based Marine Corps Security Force Company Europe. "You hear all the talk about them, but then you're not getting them." Not yet, at least. Since the fatigues made their debut in January, officer candidates and recruits have been first priority. As soon as the demand goes down at the training bases, the uniforms will be made available online through the Navy Exchange service and at military clothing stores worldwide, Burrell wrote in an e-mail. The new cammies are considered to be a huge change from the current uniform, which the Corps has used for more than 20 years. The most noticeable feature is the camouflage design, from the tiger-stripe pattern to the digital look. Other changes include: Velcro-fastened, angled pockets; buttons that hold up sleeve cuffs from the inside to prevent snagging; and spaces in the pants and top to insert knee and elbow pads. Ironing is not required. The new uniforms are made with a blend of nylon and cotton. The wash-and-wear material means Marines will not have to worry about ironing their uniforms each morning. "It saves money, saves time," said Lance Cpl. Matthew Merta, a Marine stationed in Rota. "Marines here, especially, will not have to worry as much about cammies. They can worry about the job." The Corps plans to gradually transition from the old uniforms to the new over the next four years. The uniforms will cost about $60 for a set of pants and top. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> The FREE Server Security Guide shows you how: • DEPLOY THE LATEST ENCRYPTION and authentication techniques • DELIVER TRANSPARENT PROTECTION with the strongest security without disrupting users. And more. Get your FREE Guide now: http://us.click.yahoo.com/B62TUC/KyKEAA/sXBHAA/kgFolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> ------------------ http://all.net/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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