Lauren Hope is a self-described "military history nerd" who never imagined that she'd be able to transform her interest in vintage buttons and insignia into a business.

The black rank insignia, normally associated with the Navy parka, became an optional uniform item in October 2020 as easier to recognize on the Navy camouflage working uniforms, according to a ...

Demand for the new tabs had indeed led to small shortages, but the problem was suddenly blown up into something much larger than it actually was.

Despite being an institution well-known for its rigorous adherence to standards in all things uniform, the Navy can’t explain why the sailor was wearing the wrong insignia.

Navy Rank Insignia Scare Leads to Sky-High Markups and Scalping Rating badges, collar devices and rank tabs at the NEX Orlando.