Is this Navy dress uniform still in service?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:27:54 -0400

Recently while visiting a thrift store in Banning, California I purchased this Navy Commander's coat at a Goodwill for $12. The inside pocket with the brand and person's name was cut out. Is this still the modern Navy uniform? I thought it looked great so I bought it. I'm not sure how old this is.

Response by PO2 Dax Hall made Jun 28 at 2018 12:30 AM

PO2 Dax Hall — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:30:50 -0400

Yes its officers dress blues.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 28 at 2018 12:51 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:51:41 -0400

You stopped in Banning, CA? And went to “Grandma’s” as I do for lunch? LTC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 28 at 2018 5:42 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 05:42:36 -0400

Nice coat, looks well taken care of.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2018 7:45 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:45:05 -0400

I"m pretty sure it is...at least it still was in 2010.

The "new" one's are honestly made from cheaper materials, but every now and then, someone would score a real wool one (usually at a thrift store or online). My last SDB jacket is worsted wool...much crisper/sharper look. The braid becomes a pain because it oxidizes over time (the older type).

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 28 at 2018 10:26 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:26:46 -0400

Check this out, LTC Private RallyPoint Member. My father purchased his service dress blues from Browning King in New York City for $40 to $55 in JUN44. This coat is all that remains of his uniforms. It looks like your photo. But for materials, I think the Navy service dress blue uniform is the same today. LCDR Private RallyPoint Member MCPO Roger Collins LT Brad McInnis PO3 Bob McCord PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 1SG Mark Flowers

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Jun 28 at 2018 10:52 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:52:18 -0400

Yep, it is a Service Dress Blue Jacket. Of course it is current for now, who knows what stupid ideas and changed the uniform Board has coming up! (Some sarcasm added....)

Response by SGT Richard H. made Jun 28 at 2018 12:32 PM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:32:59 -0400

I believe that's the uniform that the Navy issues to its airline pilots.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Jun 28 at 2018 12:33 PM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:33:46 -0400

The Buttons alone are worth about $30, so you got a bargain. The best service dress are made by Brooks Brothers...

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2018 6:00 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:00:55 -0400

With the rate at which the Navy keeps changing uniforms, yours might be a difficult question to answer. This old sailor can't keep up with today's uniform changes.

Response by CWO4 John Cox made Jun 29 at 2018 8:34 PM

CWO4 John Cox — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 20:34:13 -0400

That is still the dress blue uniform for the Navy.