Event Brief
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility for Troops
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Summary: The Army has updated its criteria for combat patch eligibility, reflecting changes in modern deployments.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: Expanded combat patch eligibility
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To reflect changes in modern deployments
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