The Army shoulder patches, officially known as shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI), are now worn on the upper left arm of the Army combat uniform. Today, headquarters patches and the US flag are worn ...

The Army expanded eligibility for the shoulder sleeve insignia for military operations in hostile conditions, commonly known as the "combat patch," for Soldiers deployed to select countries ...

Combat patches are now authorized for U.S. soldiers who deployed to a select group of countries in the Middle East and Africa over roughly the past two years, the Army announced recently.

The Army has expanded eligibility for the combat patch for soldiers deployed to select countries between October 7, 2023, and June 24 of this year.