According to multiple reports, female soldiers have long faced a lack of properly fitting underwear, forcing them to purchase their own or wear the military-issued boxer shorts designed for men. The elastic in the boxers causes chafing and sores, affecting their ability to perform duties comfortably. A solution may now be near, but no details on the specific design or timeline have been disclosed.
It remains unclear how many soldiers are affected or what the military's official response has been.