The U.S. Army released updated grooming, appearance, and uniform standards to emphasize professionalism and discipline. The policy clarifies rules on hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry, uniforms, and body ...

On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Army issued new directives for personal grooming and military uniforms, sometimes called "fatigues," after a full review of its policies. These new regulations tighten ...

Army uniforms have come a long way over the centuries, evolving alongside the nature of warfare itself. What started as brightly colored coats meant to distinguish troops on the battlefield has ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. military chaplains will no longer wear rank insignia, instead displaying symbols of ...

If you’ve never heard of a soldier armed with an “espontoon,” that might be because there’s only one in the entire U.S. Army, and it’s held for strictly ceremonial use in the service’s most hallowed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The Army-Navy football game remains one of the oldest and most ...

A US Army uniform jacket (a) with service medals and pins (b-g) worn by Charles J. Blackwood as a Major in World War II. The single-breasted jacket (a) is made from a dark olive green wool fabric and ...