MARINE CORPS UNIFORM CHANGES ON THE HORIZON

Major changes for Marine Corps uniforms are in the pipeline. Marine Corps officials declined to comment on the results, as final decisions are still pending, but Marines’ input will be taken into account, according to board manager Mary Boyt. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has also called for a gender-neutral, “iconic” uniform for Marines. In a speech at the Naval Academy in May, he touted his initiative to issue common uniform items across the Navy and Marine Corps as important to cohesion and morale.