The military has changed its attire to keep up with evolving combat needs, and fatigues are a uniform that has resulted.

Rumors of the demise of the Army's ... of shorts pockets for stowing ID cards. As Haynie gathers soldier feedback, his team will review existing, available options from the clothing industry ...

The new Improved Hot Weather Army Combat Uniform (ACU) has fewer pockets, layers of fabric and Velcro, and a new fabric that is actually lighter than the current ACU.