The military never officially sanctioned its use, but that didn’t stop it from being emblazoned on patches, rifle magazines, vehicles and, of course, bodies. Unit pride, identity and grief ...

A military dermatologist who spoke to Military.com said Black service members are about 15% of active-duty military but that “ 66% of shaving waiver holders are Black.” ...

The military, he said, has traditionally been a path to economic prosperity and a source of patriotism within the Black community. Jones, who served from 2001 to 2023, said his wife is also a Navy ...

But the removal of webpages about American role models — from Jackie Robinson's military service to female pilots who have flown the B-2 stealth bomber — triggered outrage and suspicion.

The roots of military ink The connection between the military and tattoos stretches back hundreds of years. British and American sailors of the 18th and 19th centuries often got tattoos as ...