With only one exception, the Air Force authorized a single all-season version of the Airman's Battle Uniform (ABU) for wear service-wide, making any other version or claims of a summer-weight uniform unauthorized. The official authorized ABU is only available from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). All claims or advertisements for a summer ABU are not recognized by the Air Force, and any uniform consisting of the rip-stop material is also unauthorized. Risks involved with unauthorized uniforms includes quick fading, increased maintenance requiring ironing, and no AAFES return policy if they fail. For any questions regarding Air Force uniforms, e-mail 648AESS.clothing@wpafb.af.mil.
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