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 Army is sending new jungle boots and an improved hot weather uniform to soldiers in Hawaii in January. Troops with the 25th Infantry Division will wear the new gear in different settings, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...