Eligibility for the patch "does not authorize pay entitlements such as hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or combat zone ...

Soldiers who deployed in 14 countries between October 2023 and June 2025 are eligible to wear the patches on their uniform ...

National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto “Always Ready, ... About 87% of the Guard troops will be Army and 13% will be Air Force.

An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 14 ...

Soldiers who deployed to 15 countries in Africa and the Middle East between October 2023 and June 2025 are now authorized to wear combat patches, according to a policy released last week.

JOHNSTON, Iowa – Two Iowa Army National Guard units were redesignated and assigned under a new division to enhance the capabilities and readiness of the organization this month. Both units ...

An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming 60th Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 14, 2025.