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Labor, material shortages trim delivery of uniform apparel to newest Air Force members | Stars and Stripes
United States Air Force - End of an era The mandatory wear date for the operational camouflage pattern uniform is April 1. Airman Battle Uniforms will no longer be authorized for wear.
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