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IRAQI WAR

Start: 2003
End: 2011

The Iraq War was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011 that began with the invasion of Iraq by the United States led coalition which overthrew the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein. The conflict continued for much of the next decade as an insurgency emerged to oppose the coalition forces and the post-invasion Iraqi government. US troops were officially withdrawn in 2011. The United States became re-involved in 2014 at the head of a new coalition, and the insurgency and many dimensions of the armed conflict continue today. The invasion occurred as part of the George W. Bush administration's War on Terror following the September 11 attacks.






AFGHANISTAN WAR

Start: 2001
End: 2021

The War in Afghanistan was a conflict that took place from 2001 to 2021 in the South-Central Asian country of Afghanistan. It began when the United States and its allies invaded Afghanistan and toppled the Taliban-ruled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The war ended with the Taliban regaining power after a nearly 20-year-long insurgency against allied NATO and Afghan Armed Forces. It was the longest war in United States history, surpassing the Vietnam War (1955 - 1975) by approximately five months.






UNIFORMS/GEAR OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS
Both, Iraq and Afghanistan have arrid terrain. This require changes to the clothing and gear employed. These conflicts witnessed the widespread use of the MOLLE system, replacing the ALICE system. In addition, a wide range of different types of desert camouflaged uniforms were introduced.  Chemical threats and night vision also required modifications to the clothing so as to better manage the challenges posed by the enemy.

This page provides a comprehensive look at the uniforms from the period.


US Navy (USN) Camouflage Tunic - Two pocket construction. Blue camouflage. Velcro name tag. Expeditionary patch above one of the pockets.


US Army Combat Shirt - - Light weight construction. Gray center with camouflaged long sleeves.


US Army Combat Shirt - - Light weight construction. Khaki center with camouflaged long sleeves.




US Air Force Dress Jacket - Dark blue color. Three silver front buttons. Rank on shoulders.


US Navy Jumper - - Of wool construction. White stripes on the sleeves. No patches.


US Navy Man's Jumper - Of wool construction. dark blue color. Navops Phoenix sleeve patch.




US Navy Man's Jumper - Of Nylon construction. White color. Blue stripes on neck flap.


US Navy Man's Jumper - White color top. No stripes or patches. Of nylon construction.


US Army Dress Uniform - Short jacket with an open front. Gold buttons. Heavily adorned cuffs. Includes pants.




US Navy Pants - Enlisted White - This is a set of enlisted men white trousers. Of polyester construction.


US Navy Physical Fitness Pants - This is pair of US running pants. Dark blue. Of nylon construction.


US Navy Service Uniform Trousers - This is a set of dress trousers. Dark Blue color. Polyester and wool construction.




US Navy Blue Enlisted Trousers - Of wool construction. Dark blue color. Issued to enlisted men.


US Army Light Weight Cold Weather Drawers - Gen III type. Lightweight design. Light khaki color. Manufactured by Peckham inc.


US Navy Camouflage Pants - Blue camouflage design. Of six pocket construction. Blue Buttons. Name of sailor above rear pocket.




US Marine Corps Name Tag - Green camouflage background with black letters.


US Marine Corps Name Tag - Desert camouflage. Mauve background. Brown letters read U.S. Marines.


US Marine Corps Name Tag. Light camouflage background. - Camouflage background.







 
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