The U.S. Air Force is introducing a new beret for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians, according to multiple reports. The beret is rust-colored and includes a metallic emblem, and it is worn in addition to the technicians’ existing uniform.
Both outlets describe the change as a way to visually recognize the EOD technicians’ combat arms role. The reports do not detail when the beret begins being issued or worn, nor do they specify any additional uniform regulations beyond the beret being an added item.
While the coverage is brief and aligned on the core details—the beret’s color, the metallic emblem, and its purpose—both outlets frame the initiative primarily as a recognition measure for EOD’s mission rather than as a broader uniform overhaul.
