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Category: Military Patches

Iconic Morale Patches and Their Meanings

June 14, 2019April 14, 2023 Joshua Williams

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 […]

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Vietnam Military Patches and Their Meanings

August 10, 2018April 14, 2023 Kirk Stotzer

Military patches are sewn on military uniforms and are regarded as Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Every patch is unique to units, divisions, brigades, and every aspect of the U.S. Military. Many of the patches are designed by the Institute of Heraldry and every color and design has an intent and purpose. During the Vietnam War, there […]

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Military Rank Poster – Army Navy USAF USMC USCG

September 24, 2015April 14, 2023 Kirk Stotzer

Medals of America is bringing you our guide to military rank and insignia. Download yourself a copy today for your personal reference. Need to purchase rank? Check out our all U.S. Make Official Rank Here! PDF VERSION: Military Rank Poster

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Medal of Honor Recipient Returns to the Frontline

April 15, 2014April 14, 2023 Kirk Stotzer

The Medal of Honor is the highest honor that a soldier can receive from the United States. Soldiers can earn the Medal of Honor for ‘conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.’ The President of the United States personally awards each soldier this honor. The Army […]

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The United States Army is on the Verge of Unveiling a New Camouflage

April 7, 2014April 14, 2023 Kirk Stotzer

After a four-year camouflage review, the United States Army announced last month that it is thinking about unveiling a new camouflage for the army that reflects the current Marine Corps desert woodland combat patterns. The current Army Combat Uniform uses the Universal Camouflage pattern, which is made up of tans, grays, and greens. The current […]

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