The Navy Medical Logistics Command announced on January 19 that all active duty and Reserve personnel would be able to select a modernized, more aesthetically appealing “5A” eyeglass frame within the next six months.
The military's standard issue S9 frame—also known as “birth control glasses.”
This comes as wonderful news to many current military men and women whose only choice had been the standard issue “S9” eyeglass frame—which for decades have called “birth control glasses” or simply “BCGs” due to their unattractive appearance.
“We are happy to announce that the New Year brings with it a new frame option for all personnel serving on active duty and in the Reserves,” said Capt. Matt Newtown, commanding officer of Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity in Yorktown, Va. “Service members have told us that they like the appearance of the new frame. We are confident this frame will increase the likelihood that military personnel will continue to utilize their eyeglasses beyond boot camp.”
