The silly outfits over in the picture are the new work uniforms being approved by the U.S. Navy for enlisted personnel E-6 and below (this would be anyone below Chief Petty Officer). They are buttugly, IMHO, but I suppose some folks may find them attractive. Do you really need to be 'camouflaged' aboard a ship?

During my first enlistment (1/69 thru 12/72) the Navy decided to try a new uniform to get away from the traditional dungarees we were all wearing onboard ships. It was rumored then (and I don't have a reason to doubt it) that it had more to do with political payback for some Senator or Representative, in whose district these new outfits would be manufactured.

It will be interesting to see if this new outfit lasts any longer than the two-three years that other uniform remained in rotation. Remember that military uniforms are NOT free, but actually come out of a 'clothing allotment' active duty personnel receive. In other words, all enlisted sailors will have to pay for these!