98 Year Old Veteran Bill Darling Finally Receives His Dress Blues Serving Beyond the Uniform: Honoring Veterans in Public Safety (and Why It Matters) First Arriving Dress greens out, dress blues in for Army Stars and Stripes Military Wedding Dress Code & Etiquette Guide In honor of #Navy250, we're looking at how uniforms have evolved. From the dress coats of the War of 1812 to today's modern dress blues, the Navy's tradition of professionalism endures. Marine Dress Blues represent tradition, honor, and pride every stripe, medal, and detail reflects the legacy and discipline of those who've earned the title Marine.