Army Dramatically Expands Combat Patch Eligibility
The Army has expanded eligibility for earning combat patches to soldiers deployed across 14 countries in the Middle East and Africa, a shift that comes as attacks from Iran and its sanctioned militias have hit bases far from active fighting. The policy shift, issued last week, covers soldiers who served in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, […]
Guard Troops Will Wear a Special Patch at Trump's Inauguration to Make it Clear They Aren't Police
WASHINGTON (AP) — When thousands of National Guard forces and law enforcement officers locked down Washington during racial protests and the Jan. 6 riot four years ago, the blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between cops and troops. This year’s inauguration will be different. National Guard leaders have […]
Picture of Special Forces Soldier Wearing Nazi Patch Triggers Army Investigation
The Army is investigating a National Guard social media account posting that contained an image of a soldier wearing a patch appearing to depict Nazi symbolism. On Sunday, the 20th Special Forces Group, headquartered in Alabama, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “That weekend feeling. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Don’t stop […]