The changes this year:* Basic allowance. Male sailors E-6 and below will get $464.40 this year, an increase of $190.80 over last fiscal year. Women will get $475.20, a jump of $194.40.* Standard allowance. Men E-6 and below will get $662.40 this year, an increase of $270. Women will get $680.40, $277.20 more than last year.* Standard for chiefs. The allowance for male chief petty officers will be $871.20, a jump of $226.80. Female CPOs will get $939.60, $269.92 more than last year.
Originally posted by BlueJ1 I dont understand the blue bdu's. Are we supposed to blend in with a giant aircraft carrier in the middles of the ocean surrounded by dozens of support vessels...
Originally posted by lasersailor184 From what I understand, working whites were the hardest to maintain, yet got more men laid then any other military uniform ever.If I was in the navy, I'd be pissed if they were getting rid of them. [/QUOTEThey were my favorite. Hard to maintain is correct. Those and the dress whites. The ladies like them. Dress blues get a better reaction tho, tighter pants and alittle more impressive.
Originally posted by Arlo Navy now subdivision of smaller Marine Corps instead of other way around. News at 11.(Actually look kinda cool, heh.)
Originally posted by Swager I liked the utilities. I also like the whites (Cracker Jacks). We never wore the whites for working, only special occasions. The new style uniforms look really ulgy.
Originally posted by lasersailor184 From what I understand, working whites were the hardest to maintain, yet got more men laid then any other military uniform ever.If I was in the navy, I'd be pissed if they were getting rid of them.