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The Importance of Patches in the Armed Forces(Post)
No matter which branch of U.S. military service you look at, they’re all well decorated in their different plaques, ribbons, patches, and awards. Having that kind of mindset keeps the ambition high, ...
How To Clean an Army Combat Uniform(Post)Whether you’re on laundry duty on base or you’ve taken an Army Combat Uniform back home for recreational wear, this important piece of apparel requires special care that you wouldn’t extend to your ...
What Makes Army Combat Boots So Durable?(Post)Combat boots are specifically designed and made by hand to achieve a certain level of quality and to meet military guidelines for how they should fit and what they should be able to accomplish. Learn ...
3 Ways To Stay Warm While Deployed During Winter(Post)When you’re overseas or at war, you have a limit to what you can carry. Most of the gear a service member has on them is on their person, and it usually pertains to their uniforms and work-relate ...
Why Does the Army Wear Green? Its Symbolism and Significance(Post)The military is always trying to improve its tactics, including the Army. One way the Army focuses on making this happen is through transitioning their military uniforms. You will frequently see peop ...
A Guide to Military Uniform Laws(Post)When you think of our Armed Forces, you immediately have a vision in your mind—likely, that of the service member standing at attention in a fastidiously pressed and shined uniform. From spotless ...
How Military Branch Uniforms Differ(Post)While civilians may think of the military as an all-business, function-over-form operation, these outfits care very much about their outfits. Image matters to a fighting force—it’s vital not only ...
Why It’s Important for Each Military Branch To Have a Different Uniform(Post)Each individual branch of the military has its own coordinated set of uniforms, both for the enlisted and the officer ranks. Each individual serves wearing uniforms unique to their particular branch ...
What Makes Military Uniforms Effective When Worn(Post)Active members of the military conduct all aspects of their service while wearing a set uniform. This means that the uniform must perform according to any tactical or combative scenarios that follow ...
The Many Uses for a Shemagh Scarf(Post)Col. T.E. Lawrence, better known as “Lawrence of Arabia,” is iconic in the minds of military enthusiasts and film buffs alike for how he deftly assimilated into his desert surroundings. A European s ...
The Meaning Behind the Reversed American Flag Patch(Post)There are particular meanings for every designated patch that a uniformed service member wears on their uniform. The uniform isn’t just for show—it has deep significance. The uniform shows what they ...
When Is It Appropriate To Wear a Military Uniform?(Post)Every couple of years, uniforms undergo significant changes throughout all branches of the military. This is to keep service members on their feet with attention to detail to always remain combat-re ...