Soldiers can say goodbye to the old green Army Service Uniform. The transition to the new ASU — which looks a lot like the present dress blue uniform — has begun. The new uniform includes a wrinkle-resistant blue coat, a white shirt comparable in design to the current green one, but with permanent military creases, blue slacks for men and women, and blue skirts for women. The transition began as of the Army’s Aug. 21 announcement; soldiers can start wearing the new uniforms as soon as they become available in clothing sales stores. All soldiers must wear the new ASUs by October 2014. The new ASU affords soldiers the opportunity to wear combat service identification badges, overseas service bars on sleeves, and unit insignia on shoulder loops for enlisteds. Paratroopers can wear black jump boots as well. The coat and slacks should cost around $140; the total uniform should cost around $200. Clothing allowances should rise accordingly to help offset the expense. More information is available on the Army Service Uniform Web site.