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Each branch of the United States military distinguishes itself in a variety of ways. From the dress uniforms and insignias to their traditions and roles, each has its own unique history. However, this also extends to the colors that represent them, allowing individuals to identify different branches of the military based on the colors they wear. Let's review the military colors for several branches of the US military and some of the reasons why they chose particular colors to represent them.Army [..]

When you think of a military uniform, you likely imagine them adorned with colorful patches. Military patches are a well-known and staple component of uniforms across the world — but where exactly did they come from, and why did soldiers begin wearing them in the first place? To learn more about shoulder sleeve insignias and other military patches, here's an overview of their history and why they're worn today.Where Did Military Shoulder Patches Come From?Since the time of the Roman Empire, mili [..]

Have you ever seen a backward American flag patch on a service uniform? While it might seem like a mistake, this is actually the correct way to present the flag in some circumstances. But why is the flag backward intentionally? Although it may sound complicated at first, there is a very good reason to reverse the flag on American uniforms — here’s a look at why it’s done and how it began.A Sign of HonorSo, why is the flag backward on uniforms? One reason is that it places the blue field of stars [..]

Are you familiar with the history of flight scarves? They’ve been a part of aviation since the beginning and were more than just a way for pilots to look cool. Silk scarves provided several important functions while worn. Take a look at pilot scarf history and how they’ve helped pilots throughout the years.A Pilot Scarf Was a Way to Stay WarmThe creation of airplanes was a turning point in how wars were fought. While they weren’t as advanced as they are today, planes were capable of long-range c [..]

PVC is a synthetic material that looks and feels like natural rubber. It’s also one of the most commonly used polymers on the market. Customized patches are one of the countless PVC products available, and they’re widely used in the military and other civilian hobbies. Here are three benefits of using PVC patches for your squadron: PVC Military Patches Have Amazing DurabilityOne of the greatest advantages of PVC is its durability. PVC patches can withstand drastic temperature changes, allow [..]

Back in 2007, when The U.S Air Force switched to the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), military patches became a thing of the past. When the new operational camouflage pattern uniform (OCP) was announced, it marked the return of squadron patches. This move allowed for better battle continuity for the different branches and was a solid morale boost for Airmen, creating a new form of unity and togetherness with their squadron. Unit patches have been an important form of pride and hi [..]

In essence, morale patches are ornamental military insignia that often feature imagery and expressions. They playfully symbolize morale — or esprit de corps — which is a group's ability to believe in the objective or intuition that binds them together in spite of adversity. Morale patches are found on gear, garments, and patch boards. Here, we'll dive into Where Did Morale Patches Come From? The history of morale patches is closely tied to military and law enforcement. Some experts [..]

Blog #1: Rama World - US Largest Supplier for your Customized squadron gear. Started in 1970 in a small orange grove packing shed doing custom screen printing. In 1974 the 22nd ARS from March AFB came to us looking for a green and white checkerboard scarf...and the scarf business was born. We began producing custom scarves and further popularized their use with units around the world. We have 1000’s of scarf designs that we have made for the Air Force’s worldwide. RAMA WORLD als [..]