Space Force Guardians have finally received their own physical training uniforms that will distinguish their identity while working out and while at basic military training.
On March 8, trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's Guardian boot camp were the first to receive the new uniforms, which included breathable, moisture-wicking black shorts, a quick-drying gray T-shirt and a black tracksuit. All pieces of clothing have the Space Force emblem, as well as “USSF,” on the sleeves.
“This is more than a uniform rollout, this is the first finalized, service-specific uniform that Guardians can wear with pride,” Maj. Gen. Steven Whitney, Space Force director of staff, said in a news release.
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The Space Force first unveiled the look of their physical training uniforms in September 2021, and officials were “overcoming material shortages and supply chain delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic,” but were finally able to bring it across the finish line nearly three years later, the service said in the press release.
New physical training uniforms come as the service starts to implement its own culture for basic military training and continues to test innovative ways to keep their Guardians, who do a lot of their work behind a desk, in shape.
The Space Force announced in May it will also conduct a two-year testing period on wearable…
