Army expands combat patch approval for soldiers in Africa, Middle East
The memo includes 15 countries where soldiers served between October 2023 and June 2025.
By Todd South
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How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?
New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.
By Karen Jowers
Crayon-eating devil dog is destined to be a Marine
This crayon-eating dog should study for the ASVAB ASAP.
By Sarah Sicard
This veteran artist turns your depraved phallic dreams into morale patch realities
These morale patches are not for the faint of heart.
By Sarah Sicard
Crayon-eating Marine launches edible crayon business
Color our world with these Marine-approved edible crayons.
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force orders units to toss offensive morale patches, mottos
The Air Force previously swept workplaces for sexist or offensive materials on former CSAF Welsh's order in 2013.
Retired surgeons general say Trump’s transgender ban damaged military readiness
A Palm Center study found that the policy negative affected recruiting, retention and morale.
Marine Corps stands up old landing support battalions for new fight
The 1st and 2nd Landing Support Battalions saw extensive use in World War II, where the distinctive red patch on the utility uniform was first developed.
By Philip Athey
281 companies are being sued for using the term ‘morale patch’
Morale Patch Armory is suing retailers for trademark infringement. Defendants say the term is generic and has been around much longer.
By Harm Venhuizen
Why toxic senior leaders survive — and sometimes thrive — in the military
The armed forces have lost far more talent as a result of poor and toxic leadership than any supposed benefit the toxic people have brought to their organizations, writes recently retired Col. Jason Lamb.
By Retired Col. Jason Lamb
Surface warfare officers: Order your leather jackets now!
The black leather jackets for sailors who have earned their SWO pins, announced in January, are now available for order.
By Harm Venhuizen