Field Notes
Bedford Flag Morale Patch: America's Oldest Known Flag
Most Americans know the Stars and Stripes. Fewer know the Bedford Flag — the oldest known flag in the United States, carried into battle at the ver...
Taunton Flag Morale Patch: Liberty and Union Since 1774
Before the Stars and Stripes, before the Gadsden Flag, there was the Taunton Flag — one of the earliest American liberty flags ever flown, raised b...
Goliad Morale Patch: Remember Goliad and the Texas Revolution
"Remember the Alamo" is one of the most famous battle cries in American history. But there's another cry that came first — "Remember Goliad" — and ...
No Step on Snek Patch: The History of the Gadsden Flag and Its Meme Legacy
"Don't Tread on Me" is one of the most iconic phrases in American history. "No Step on Snek" is its internet-era cousin — and together they've beco...
Blackbeard Morale Patch: The Legend Behind the Skull and Crossbones
Few names in history carry as much weight as Blackbeard — the pirate whose reputation for ferocity made him one of the most feared men on the seas....
Why the Mississippi State Flag Was Banned on Some Platforms
If you've tried to sell or post anything featuring the old Mississippi state flag on platforms like Facebook, eBay, or Amazon, you may have run int...
Why We Say Hook and Loop (Not Velcro): The Trademark Story
If you've ever wondered why tactical gear brands — including us at BuckUp Tactical — say "hook and loop" instead of "Velcro," you're not alone. It'...