Gifts for Military Men To Give On Father’s Day Father’s Day is the one time of year when all eyes turn to the men who helped raise us or are helping us raise our children. It’s an opportunity to celebrate these men and show them they’re loved and appreciated. While a unique gift isn’t the […]
Category: Military Gear
Honoring All Sailors: The Evolution of Navy Rate Insignia
The Navy uses patches to indicate not only the rank of a sailor but the job they do, which is called a “rate.” Typical Navy rates fall under various categories, including medical, construction, aviation, and others. A handful rates have been disbanded, combined with other rates, or simply dissolved throughout the years, but those sailors […]
Marine Corps Uniforms 101
The United States Marine Corps has one of the most identifiable uniforms out of all the branches of the U.S. military. This is due in part to the fact that the outfit has not changed much over the past 100 years. There are four principal livery ensembles to consider, and as with other military uniforms, […]
Flaunt Your Patriotic T-Shirt this 4th of July
The only thing more American than throwing on your favorite t-shirt and a pair of jeans this 4th is throwing on a t-shirt that shows everyone at the backyard barbecue exactly how American you are. For current and former military members, celebrating the 4th of July is about celebrating your service to defend and uphold. […]
Iconic Morale Patches and Their Meanings
Morale patches have been present in the U.S. military since WWI and WWII with the development of division and insignia patches, spearheaded by the 81st Division, the Wildcats. Besides rank, there was no other way to determine U.S. soldiers apart by division or unit. After the creation of rank, unit, and division patches, came along […]
