Joshua Benson confirmed the swap, telling BI in a statement that "new guidance was passed and Marines will adhere to the lawful order ... snazzy as they look, military uniforms haven't progressed ...
The Marine Corps replaced its decades-old battle dress uniform in woodland camouflage after extensive testing and evaluation in early 2000. The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform entered service ...
Other military branches at the Pentagon will continue wearing their comfortable camouflage uniforms ... and Marines will adhere to the lawful order." He declined to elaborate on why the change ...