Army — Kagnew Station — East Africa | Crewneck Hoodie

Some missions were never in the headlines. The people who served deserve to be.

Kagnew Station — high on the Horn of Africa in Asmara, Eritrea — was one of the U.S. Army’s most critical and least-publicized Cold War installations. From 1943 to 1977, it served as a global signals intelligence and communications relay hub, home to the 4th Detachment of the Second Signal Service Battalion. The soldiers who served there did so quietly, far from home, in a land most Americans had never heard of.

This crewneck hoodie carries that legacy forward — clean lines, classic silhouette, and a design that speaks to those who know the history.

Crafted for Comfort. Built to Last.

• Premium 50/50 cotton-polyester blend — warm enough for cold nights, durable enough for years of wear
• Preshrunk fabric to minimize post-wash shrinkage
• Classic crewneck silhouette with front pouch pocket and ribbed cuffs
• Available in Black, White, and Navy — S through 2XL

Sizing Note: Prefer a relaxed, baggy fit? Size up one or two.

Unit Heritage

Kagnew Station (1943–1977) | Asmara, Eritrea | U.S. Army 4th Detachment, 2nd Signal Service Battalion. The name “Kagnew” derives from an Ethiopian word meaning “to bring order out of chaos” — a motto that defined every mission conducted there.

This is more than a hoodie. It’s a quiet salute to those who served where history was made.