Attendees listen during a session at the Special Operations Association Reunion (SOAR XXXVIII), Las Vegas, Nevada, 2014. The embroidered veteran ball cap seen at center left -- gold and red front-panel embroidery with small metal devices pinned above the brim -- is a characteristic American form of commemorative dress, accumulating campaign, unit and association devices over years of wear much as a uniform once carried ribbons. Reunion lanyards identify registered members and guests. From the personal collection of Don and Linda Engebretsen. Project: 219867