The army has been expandedThe qualification to wear combat armbandsIt applies to soldiers deployed to specific countries between October 7, 2023 and June 24, 2025. These countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Active-duty Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who served at least one day during this period are allowed to wear combat badges, reflecting the Army's commitment to recognizing the contributions of soldiers in these combat environments.