The protective hats could shield service members facing threats in places where patrol caps, not helmets, are the norm.

Big news in the world of Army headgear: Soldiers at Fort Bliss, Texas can now wear “boonie” hats, which provide more protection from the sun than patrol caps. The Army allows commanders to decide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The policy -- likely celebrated by junior enlisted there to the chagrin of soldiers elsewhere -- was approved in October, but the ...

MLB teams will be sporting these military-inspired caps for Armed Forces Day this weekend, get yours now.

The bush hat and its upturned brim that once set female Army drill sergeants apart is being retired as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for those in the iconic role. The change to the ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Since 1964, United States Army drill sergeants have worn the ...

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Beginning in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26), all brave volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the ...

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Spc. Christian Sutton (center) takes photos with the 1st Armored Division's senior leadership showing off the boonie caps. (Courtesy of Spc. Christian Sutton) The policy -- likely celebrated by junior ...