MILITARY HERITAGE

HISTORY OF ALPHA JACKETS
HISTORY OF ALPHA JACKETS
LATEST ALPHA INDUSTRIES' HERITAGE JACKETS JANUARY 29, 2021 Since 1959, Alpha Industries has remained one of the best makers of classic military-inspired outerwear, from versatile bombers to effortless field jackets... Read more...
JOHN NEITHAMMER
JOHN NEITHAMMER
LATEST JOHN NEITHAMMER DECEMBER 18, 2020 Alpha Industries was born of purpose. At the tail-end of 1959, Alpha Industries incorporated and jumped right into production of multiple contracts for the... Read more...
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL LOCKHART: NASA ASTRONAUT
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL LOCKHART: NASA ASTRONAUT
LATEST INTERVIEW WITH PAUL LOCKHART: NASA ASTRONAUT NOVEMBER 13, 2020 PAUL LOCKHART, AMERICAN NASA ASTRONAUT Today, NASA & SpaceX launch their next mission, sending a crew of astronauts to the... Read more...
A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PARKA
A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PARKA
LATEST A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PARKA NOVEMBER 04, 2020 The classic winter parka has a special place in Alpha Industries history. Though probably most well-known for producing the MA-1... Read more...
THE BATTLEWASH COLLECTION
THE BATTLEWASH COLLECTION
LATEST THE BATTLEWASH COLLECTION OCTOBER 26, 2020 MA-1 BATTLEWASH BOMBER JACKET In our collection this season, we've continued one of our most popular collections- Battlewash. Developed to replicate Alpha’s archive... Read more...
OPERATION RE:SUPPLY
OPERATION RE:SUPPLY
LATEST OPERATION RE:SUPPLY OCTOBER 1, 2020 MP TEX NYLON M-65 FIELD COAT, GEN III LEVEL 3 FLEECE JACKET, APECS LEVEL 6 GORETEX GEN II PANTS Beginning in the 1960s and... Read more...
History of the M-65 Field Jacket | Alpha Industries, Inc.
History of the M-65 Field Jacket
LATEST THE HISTORY OF THEM-65 FIELD JACKET SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 The M-65 Field Jacket: Origins and HistoryWorn everywhere from the jungles of Vietnam and the deserts of the Middle East... Read more...
Presidential Heroes
Presidential Heroes
Today we pause to celebrate three of our nation's most decorated presidents. Before assuming the actual role of commander in chief, each displayed selfless heroism and bravery in the armed... Read more...
Black History Month: The Harlem Hellfighters
Black History Month: The Harlem Hellfighters
This Black History Month, we would like to commemorate one of the first all-black units to serve on the Western front in World War I. The 369th Infantry Regiment, also... Read more...
The Pilots of Pearl Harbor
The Pilots of Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2019 marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which sought to incapacitate the U.S. Pacific fleet, and ultimately led to the U.S. entry into WWII.... Read more...
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day, a day marked to pay tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There are over 18 million veterans currently in the... Read more...
Midway
Midway
Written By: Alpha Industries The Battle of Midway was a decisive WWII naval battle in the Pacific, which took place June 4-7 1942, six months after the Japanese attack on... Read more...
Cowboy: Veteran & Military Historian
Cowboy: Veteran & Military Historian
Continuing our 60th Anniversary celebration, we’re looking to those who wear Alpha Industries with pride, ensuring we’re not just part of their wardrobe, but part of their identity. These people... Read more...
Has Heart: New York
Has Heart: New York
U.S. Army Veteran and Brooklyn native William Busciolano— AKA “Uncle Willy”— and his great-nephew and designer Jon Contino, collaborated to create the design “Don’t Look Back,” an illustrative expression of... Read more...
Has Heart: New Jersey
Has Heart: New Jersey
U.S. Army Veteran Manny Galvan collaborated with Jennifer Bernstein, Rutgers Newark professor and Principal/Creative Director of the agency Level, to create “And So It Goes,” an illustrative expression of Manny’s... Read more...
Has Heart: Washington
Has Heart: Washington
GUIDING ETHOS In her 26 years of service, Monique Brown is as dedicated to the mission, community, & Warrior Ethos of the Army as anyone could be. Combining this commitment... Read more...
Has Heart: North Carolina
Has Heart: North Carolina
LOVE LIKE THIS U.S. Army Veteran Bobby Carrasquillo and graphic designer Scott Brinkley collaborated to create “Love Like This,” a creative depiction of the enduring bond and brotherhood Bobby experienced... Read more...
Has Heart: Delaware
Has Heart: Delaware
UNTOLD STORIES Husband-and-wife creative duo Ray Nichols and Jill Cypher designed “Untold Stories,” an illustrative expression of the missed opportunities of their fathers to share their experiences serving in WWII... Read more...
Has Heart: Virginia
Has Heart: Virginia
TWO TALES U.S. Army Veteran Steven Dean and Alpha Industries designer Stan Lee collaborated to create the design “Two Tales,” an illustrative expression of the dichotomies in Steven’s life in... Read more...
POW/MIA Recognition Day
POW/MIA Recognition Day
The third Friday in September is National POW/MIA Day. On this day we nationally recognize those who are Prisoners of War or who have been missing in action. This year,... Read more...
Camo: The Original Print
Camo: The Original Print
Of all the textile patterns found in fashion today, one of the most recognizable is the camo print. Originating in military uniforms during the 20th century, camo can now can... Read more...
Alpha Industries X Has Heart: Massachusetts
Alpha Industries X Has Heart: Massachusetts
U.S. Marine Veteran Anthony Marquez and designer Fish McGill collaborated to create the design "XVII," a stylized interpretation of the chainsaw carvings Anthony was inspired to create as a way... Read more...
Weather Warrior
Weather Warrior
Written by: Aiya Madarang The Alpha Industries Spring/Summer 2019 collection was created with a particular focus on shifting and often unpredictable weather patterns. The design strategy is a nod back... Read more...
Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day
Written by: Aiya Madarang February 18 is officially Presidents Day, the only federal holiday designated to honor America’s past and current presidents. The holiday was first established on February 22nd... Read more...
Women's History Month
Women's History Month
Written by: Aiya Madarang March is Women’s History month, where we honor the oft-forgotten contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. This includes brave American women in the military who... Read more...
Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Written by: Aiya Madarang Memorial Day is an important way for our country to honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the US military. Every year,... Read more...
Remembering D-Day
Remembering D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy as part of the largest seaborne invasion in history. D-Day lead the liberation of France from Nazi control, and... Read more...
A Father and Son Legacy
A Father and Son Legacy
At Alpha Industries, we are proud of our family legacy. When we launched in 1959, the brand was under the leadership of Samuel Gelber and we were responsible for the... Read more...
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen
Written by: Aiya Madarang On June 21, Robert Friend, one of the last surviving members of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, passed away at the age of... Read more...
Purple Heart Day
Purple Heart Day
Written by: Aiya Madarang August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, a day when we commemorate the creation of the Purple Heart medal and its recipients. On this day, military... Read more...
Patriot Day
Patriot Day
Written By: Alpha Industries Today marks the 18th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. We remember and honor those who lost their lives or were otherwise affected by the terrorist attacks... Read more...
POW/MIA Remembrance Day: Honoring a Hero
POW/MIA Remembrance Day: Honoring a Hero
Written By: Aiya Madarang September 20 is POW/MIA Recognition Day, an important day that we set aside to honor Prisoners of War and Missing in Action service members. Originally established... Read more...