Did You Know? A Brief History of U.S. Air Force Uniforms When the U.S. Air Force became an independent branch in 1947, it did not immediately have its own uniforms. Airmen Elegant Navy Blue Mother of the Bride Groom Dresses V Neck 3 4 Sleeves Wedding Party Gowns Appliques A Line Tea Length US6 Arny blue uniform for infantry officer with blue fur felt service cap Digital Commonwealth navy blue mother of bride dress Dillard's