MIGHTY 25: Vishal Amin fights for cyber security both in and out of uniform
Vishal Amin spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, the tail end of it as a F/A-18 fighter pilot. A data breach would lead to a brand-new career in cyber…
This is the history behind the Navy’s ‘Dixie Cup’
The Navy’s famous “dixie cup” is one of the most iconic symbols worn in the military today. You can spot a sailor from a mile away who’s wearing the traditional white cover.
Historically speaking, the familiar headgear wasn’t the f…
This is why enlisted Marines should wear rank on their sleeves
When it comes to changing anything with tradition, Marines are quick to give their opinion. Marines like to think of themselves as some of the biggest military history buffs, and boot camp is where this thought processes begins. So when the Corps t…
4 things veterans do that are actually very common everywhere but the United States
It’s fun for veterans to joke around with each other and point out the common things we all do, the things that stayed with us, and the habits we kept…
10 signs your time in uniform left you institutionalized
Whether you served a four-year hitch or you are a Lifer who stayed in uniform until retirement, there’s no arguing that your military service had a lasting impact on who…
These photos show what our veteran presidents looked like in uniform
Twenty-six of the 44 American Presidents served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Most served in the Army or Navy, and they all looked pretty sharp in uniform.
1. George Washington: Revolutionary War (Continental…
Why the US military has shoulder pockets
In 2004, the U.S. Army unveiled its new combat uniform, complete with upgrades including wrinkle-free fa…
New uniform rules allow airmen to have their hands in their pockets and more
The Air Force is getting some of the most relaxed uniform rules the service has seen in a long, long time. Some of the newest relaxed regulations will likely still…
The Navy freaked out when it got rid of bell-bottom pants
Some uniform changes are welcome in the U.S. military (goodbye, ABUs!) and some are very much not. There are uniform features troops love because it actually makes their jobs easier. There are fabrics that are easier to wear, and there are styles th…
6 uniform inspection hits service members can easily avoid
In boot camp, recruits spend hours carefully fine-tuning their uniforms, as each is custom to the person who wears it. Each garment is individually hemmed and every medal is measured for absolute accuracy.
To test service members, each br…