THE HISTORY OF B.D.U.'s - BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM Since the beginning of World War I these uniforms have been issued as utility, field, training, or combat uniforms and are not intended to be worn as all-purpose...
MILITARY BOOTS Combat boots are military boots designed to be worn by soldiers during actual combat or combat training as opposed to during parades and other ceremonial duties. Soldiers have worn boots in...
The Alpha Story Travel back to 1959. Knoxville, Tennessee. The United States Department of Defense recruits Alpha to revamp its military jacket. Why? Because as the jet age takes flight to greater heights and...
Army Combat Uniform (ACU) On 14 June 2004 -- the 229th birthday of the United States Army -- the Army today officially unveiled its new combat uniform designed with major input by the Non-Commissioned...
Military rank Military rank, or, more commonly, simply rank, is a system of grading seniority and command within armed forces or otherwise military-style organizations. The word 'rank' is the English...
When you hear "Peacoat", you automatically picture a blue, hip length ,double-breasted coat made of coarse wool. Pea coats were originally worn by sailors and fisherman. The name "pea" comes from a Dutch word...
Before wristwatches were the norm, the most common way to keep track of time was to use a pocket watch. It was World War I that revolutionized the way people told time. Soldiers found it too cumbersome to...
Before wristwatches were the norm, the most common way to keep track of time was to use a pocket watch. It was World War I that revolutionized the way people told time. Soldiers found it too cumbersome to...
Hurricane Katrina brought home the fact that emergency personnel might be unable to come to your aid immediately. To better your chances of survival, you should have a "survival gear bag" prepared and readily...
Before buying your camping gear, you should determine your needs. For example, sleeping bag requirements vary from person to person. Not only is the person's size and shape important factors in choosing the...