service stripes
Sleeve longevity indicators
Service stripes are diagonal stripes worn on a military uniform sleeve to indicate years of service.
Each stripe typically represents a set period—often three or four years depending on the branch.
Also called hash marks or service bars.
He had four service stripes on his dress uniform.
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- enlisted rankNon-commissioned military grade
- epauletsOrnamental shoulder pieces
- longevityDuration of existence
- military careerProfessional path in armed forces
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- military clothingarmy uniform, combat uniform, dress uniform, fatigues, battle dress
- military insigniainsignia, rank insignia, patch, wings, crest
- postal uniforms
- naval uniformsdress blues, dress whites, whites, khaki uniform, khakis
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- uniformsmilitary uniform, military uniforms, police uniform, school uniform, school uniforms
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Symbols showing military grade
shoulder boards · stars · eagles · chevrons · bars
service stripesmedals
Awards for achievement
commendations · merit badges · Purple Heart · Bronze Star · campaign ribbons
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