So, I've been seeing a lot about the different U.S. military branches and the uniforms have caught my eye. Can anyone tell me which military branch has a beret as part of their uniform? It's just a little detail I'm curious about.
Sure, I'd be happy to provide insight on that! In the U.S. military, berets are part of the uniforms in several branches, and the colors or designs can represent different units within those branches.
To start, the Army is perhaps the most known for using berets. They have several colors for different units: black for general soldiers, green for Special Forces, tan for Rangers, and maroon for Airborne soldiers.
The Air Force also uses berets for certain positions. The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) units and Combat Controllers have black berets, Pararescuemen have maroon berets, and Combat Weathermen have grey berets.
Berets aren't common uniform pieces in the Navy or Marines. However, in the newly established Space Force, Guardians have their own distinctive beret. It's dark navy blue, and Guardians earn this beret after completing their technical training.
Please note that wearing a beret is usually associated with specific duties or achievements within these branches, and not all service members in these branches would wear a beret. It's also worth mentioning that uniform regulations can change over time.
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