The new uniform is one of several outfits the guards wear. The most famous is the “Gala Uniform,” which despite popular ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army ...

The new items include a wrap dress and coat, with the dress replacing a sleeveless jumper used since 1993. The dress, made of new moisture-wicking fabric, has long sleeves and features a waist side ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Swiss Guards unveiled a new black formal uniform for diplomatic events, but their famous colorful Renaissance ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pope’s army on Thursday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions, such as a diplomatic reception or official dinner outside the Vatican walls. VATICAN ...

Lieutenant Colonel Loic Marc Rossier, left, and Captain Lorenz Keusch pose for reporters as they present the Swiss Guard Mezza-Gala uniform in the Swiss Guard Barracks at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 2 ...

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and ...

The mostly wool military-dress uniform will not replace the iconic red, orange and blue uniforms for which the guards are famous. Swiss Guards model the new military dress uniform in a courtyard of ...

Other officials are slated to present updates on a range of initiatives, including the Mobile Brigade Combat Team concept, counter-small unmanned aerial systems development, and electronic warfare—all ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S.

(This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared in the October 2025 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to ...