FILE: A soldier dons his boonie hat before the final movement of Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 in Oiapoque, Brazil, on Nov. 15, 2023. (Spc. Joseph Liggio/U.S. Army National Guard) ...

A soldier wears a "boonie hat" during Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 in Oiapoque, Brazil, on Nov. 15, 2023. (Spc. Joseph Liggio/Army National Guard) Sunburned necks and scorched ears no longer ...

Boonie Caps Permitted for Soldiers at Fort Bliss But Remain Unauthorized for Rest of Army Bases Spc. Christian Sutton (center) takes photos with the 1st Armored Division's senior leadership ...

Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, has authorized soldiers to wear boonie hats on the post and surrounding training areas since October ...