From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

When observers saw the letter Z scrawled onto Russian tanks along the Ukrainian border one week before its 2022 invasion, questions began to swirl about its meaning. Within a few months, the letter ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Unit symbols have long been a central part of a unit’s identity. From the Romans marching into battle behind the golden aquila of their legion, to regimental standard ...

U.S. Army Specialist Christopher Riveria displays a tattoo on his shoulder as he passes the time, waiting to leave Kuwait and head home after exiting from Iraq on December 9, 2011. (Joe Raedle/Getty ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. United States Army Air Service (USAAS ...

Soldiers who deployed in 14 countries between October 2023 and June 2025 are eligible to wear the patches on their uniform sleeves. By Nicholas Slayton Published Jul 5, 2025 2:10 PM EDT U.S. Army ...