The badge was first authorized in 2004, not to be confused with other Army dive badges. For years, combat divers had to wear the same badge as U.S. Army engineers and U.S. Navy SCUBA divers ...

In conjunction with the U.S. Army's 244th Birthday, the Army announced a new proficiency badge today, called the Expert Soldier Badge.

A Soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division carries 5-gallon water cans for the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment to earn Expert Infantry Badge on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Jan. 30, 2023.

The Army has awarded the Expert Soldier Badge 2,000 times since it was introduced in 2019, according to service data reviewed by Military.com.

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

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 ...

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

The Army has announced the establishment of the Mountaineering Badge, making a long-recognized achievement available to wear for the first time for active-duty soldiers.