In August 1967, MTIs began wearing the brown ‘Smokey Bear’ hat used by the Army and Marines. Air Force officials approved this distinctive headgear to help improve instructor morale and trainee respect. It wasn’t until 1974, that the current dark blue campaign hat was approved for use.
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