In January, U.S. Army uniform officials will begin an evaluation of the service's new Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform by issuing the lighter, more breathable uniform to thousands of soldiers in ...

The U.S. Army is developing a lightweight hot weather alternative to the current Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and new jungle boots. The current ACU weighs about 1.4 pounds and has lots of pockets and ...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — More than 800 Hawaii-based soldiers this month have donned the Army’s newest uniform prototype for hot-weather combat that boasts lighter weight and quicker drying time. They’ll ...

In keeping with a big year in Official Army Fashion (No more gross gray PT uniforms! Brand new jungle boots! The return of pink and greens!), the Army is working overtime to field its new Improved Hot ...

Uniform officials plan to test the Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform in January with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. (Image: PEO Soldier) Officials plan to test five designs of the Jungle ...

With more soldiers rotating through the Pacific, the Army wants to ensure it can keep soldiers cool in the hot, humid jungle — and that includes evaluation of a possible substitute Army Combat Uniform ...