Indeed, since Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen purchased the franchise in 1997, the Sea Gals have gained much in the way of higher pay and better uniforms.

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Military researchers in Natick, for instance, are currently investigating redesigned uniforms that would better accomodate larger soldiers.

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They felt the uniforms, although practical, suited younger officers better - a view endorsed by senior ranking officers.

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"We are keeping the faces of the key characters but we are re-designing the uniforms, developing totally new vehicles and Cloud Base will be bigger and better, " added Anderson.

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