See the way some soldiers made the war their own.
After World War II, America's conflicts overseas have involved guerilla warfare and smaller battlefields. As a result, uniform standards have been relaxed, and starting in Vietnam, soldiers felt free to modify their fit.
Helmets appeared with brutal or hilarious messages, ways to intimidate the enemy, or represent their platoon while showcasing their personality.
Here are some fighting men who took it upon themselves to make a fashion statement on the battlefield.
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A good day to remember.
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Bringing some color to the battlefield.
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Earned his stripes.
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His name's Dave, probably.
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Bringing your childhood memories to war.
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Mixed messages.
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Sinking his teeth into the job.
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A crown for a king.
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Vietnam Special Forces
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Can't believe the U.S. lost with this guy over there.
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Genuinely terrifying.
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Leaked pic from Venom 4.
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Successfully freaking out the enemy.
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Protest on the field.
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Better than a tattoo.
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Mom and sister or girlfriend and mistress?
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Brutal.
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