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[UPDATED FOR 2023]

Temperatures are dropping, the leaves have fallen and the sun keeps setting earlier and earlier. Wintry weather is coming, and we’ve got you covered, from head to toe. When you support your favorite Navy team or activity, hit the slopes, or enjoy a brisk walk around town, you and your favorite Navy fans are going to need some fresh Navy gear to keep you warm and Navy proud. Here’s a selection of some of our favorite cold-weather gear so you stay cozy and comfortable and enjoy the best of what winter has to offer.

[Updated for 2023]

It’s an uncommon word, and many wonder about its origins. “What is a midshipman?” We’re here to provide some context. The title of midshipman has its roots in the Royal Navy. Dating back to the 1600s, this category of rank was filled with experienced deckhands promoted to work a specific location amidships, usually between the main and mizzen masts, hence the “mid” term. Over the next two centuries, the position of midshipman eventually evolved to become the rank given to officer candidates.