Army — Kagnew Station — East Africa | Long Sleeve Hoodie
The mission lasted decades. This sleeve is built to last just as long.
Kagnew Station stood on the Horn of Africa in Asmara, Eritrea from 1943 to 1977 — one of the U.S. Army’s most strategically critical and least-publicized installations of the 20th century. Built on the bones of a captured Italian naval radio station, it became the nerve center for U.S. Army signals intelligence and global communications through World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War.
Home to the 4th Detachment of the Second Signal Service Battalion, the soldiers who served at Kagnew did their duty far from home, in a land most Americans had never heard of — and they did it with distinction. When the last Americans left on April 29, 1977, they left behind a legacy that deserves to be carried forward.
This long sleeve hoodie is built for those who wear that legacy every day — full-length coverage, a clean 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 weather, durable enough for years of wear
- Preshrunk fabric to minimize post-wash shrinkage
- Long sleeve cut with front pouch pocket, matching drawstring, and ribbed cuffs
- Available in White, Black, 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 long-sleeve salute to those who served where history was made.