Military clothing fits all

Published Sept. 20, 2011
By Lynn Masters
Army and Air Force Exchange Public Affairs

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- If you have trouble finding an off-the-shelf uniform to fit your body type, military clothing sales stores, recently renamed as Military Clothing, has the solution.

Through an agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency, MC can special order any uniform to the military personnel's exact measurements.

"The way the 'Special Measurements' program works is a lot like visiting a tailor shop," explained Tech. Sgt. Larry McCoy, the Air Force program manager for MC at the AAFES headquarters.

"An associate at the MC will take a series of measurements, depending on the item you are ordering, be it a jacket or pants or boots," McCoy said.

The measurements are then sent off to DLA for production. Typical lead times are six to eight weeks. When the item is complete, it will be available for pick up at the store where you ordered it. Prices are the same for both special measurement and off-the-shelf uniforms.

McCoy uses the special measurements program himself and encourages other military personnel to do the same. "Because I am muscular, the standard size uniform feels constricting when I try them on, so I usually have to custom-order a uniform that fits me just right. Along with being a coordinator of the program, I am also a very satisfied customer."

For more information or questions contact the MC at 208-832-4344.