Soldiers with the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, conducted an Excellence in Competition match at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 3, 2019.

Sgt. Erik McGuire officially joined the ranks of the Tomb Sentinels, Aug. 30, when he became the first military police in 11 years to earn The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.

The 2,000 Expert Soldier Badges, or ESBs, ... It was probably less than 15 who wanted to go [earn the badge]," Capt. Mitch Carroll, a military police officer, told Military.com.

Anzac Day dawn services; A NSW Labor MP has been forced to apologise for "incorrectly" wearing an official army badge the military says was not actually issued while he was serving.

The Army posted illustrations of the Mariner (left) and Mountaineering Badges (right) on its LinkedIn page on March 18, 2025. Screenshot via LinkedIn.

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

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 ...