{"id":30,"date":"2009-12-21T16:53:39","date_gmt":"2009-12-21T16:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?30"},"modified":"2009-12-21T16:53:39","modified_gmt":"2009-12-21T16:53:39","slug":"troops-to-get-new-camouflage-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/us\/news\/troops-to-get-new-camouflage-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Troops to get new camouflage gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To help British boys and girls take down the Taliban, the Ministry of Defence is sending them new and improved uniforms which will help them blend in with their surroundings a bit better.<br><br>In what is the first uniform change since 1968, the multi-terrain pattern will become the staple kit of the entire British Armed Forces eventually.<br><br>The new clobber will work across the many terrains that Helmand Province has to offer, including woodlands, grasslands, crops and any other environments troops encounter when out on patrol.<br><br>Lieutenant 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