The badge was first authorized in 2004, not to be confused with other Army dive badges. For years, combat divers had to wear the same badge as U.S. Army engineers and U.S. Navy SCUBA divers ...

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer announced a new mountaineering badge during the Association of the United States Army 2024 event, held from Oct. 14 to 16 in Washington, D.C. But, it’s not ...

Those badges certify troops are proficient in basic infantry tasks, such as land navigation and combat medical care. The Army introduced the Expert Soldier Badge, or ESB, in 2019.

The badges will be available for purchase at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores within approximately 120 days, though the message did not specify when that period begins.

The service also awards expert badges to medics and the expert soldier badge to non-infantry soldiers. The Army plans to award the Master Combat Infantryman Badge, the Master Combat Medical Badge ...

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer announced that a new Master Combat Badge is being rolled out for combat veterans who also have earned skills-related honors. Weimer also announced that the ...

A U.S. Army veteran who has investigated Republican Representative Troy Nehls for stolen valor told Newsweek that the Texas congressman's actions are "a slap in the face" to the military community ...

The Army has announced the establishment of the Mountaineering Badge, making a long-recognized achievement available to wear for the first time for active-duty soldiers.

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, on Wednesday, accused Army officials of political attacks against him following questions about his continued wear of a Combat Infantry Badge that was revoked by military ...

In addition to the revoked Combat Infantryman Badge the Army also told CBS that Nehls’ records indicate he received only one Bronze Star medal, despite his claiming to have been awarded two.

For example, the Combat Infantry Badge is awarded to infantry soldiers and Army Special Forces who’ve experienced direct action against an enemy.