Honor the Disbursing Clerk Rate
They kept the Navy paid. Every sailor, every ship, every deployment — the Navy Disbursing Clerk (DK) made sure the money was right. This premium hoodie carries the authentic DK rating badge as a tribute to the financial specialists who served with precision, integrity, and quiet dedication.
The Gear
- Authentic Navy Disbursing Clerk (DK) rating badge graphic
- Available in Classic & Premium tee styles and Hoodie
- Colors: Black, White, Military Green, Navy, Tan
- Sizes S–3XL (tees) | S–2XL (hoodie)
- Fade-resistant, high-quality print
- True-to-size fit built for everyday wear
The Legacy
Established in 1948 from the Disbursing Storekeeper (SKD) service rating, the DK rate became the Navy's financial backbone. Disbursing Clerks processed payroll for thousands of sailors, managed travel claims, maintained cash accountability, and ensured every dollar was tracked with absolute accuracy. On ships and at shore commands, they ran the disbursing office — the place every sailor visited when pay was wrong, a check needed cashing, or a travel claim needed filing.
Their work demanded more than math. It demanded trust. Trusted with large sums of cash, complex pay regulations, tax withholding, allotment systems, and the financial lives of the men and women they served alongside. Mistakes weren't just numbers — they were sailors not getting paid.
In 2005, the DK rating merged into the Logistics Specialist (LS) rate. The title changed. The legacy didn't.
Wear it with pride. Whether you wore the crow, support a DK veteran, or simply respect the professionals who kept the Navy running behind the scenes — this hoodie is for you.
Disbursing Clerk. Financial integrity. Taking care of sailors. Anchors Aweigh.
Ideal for: Navy DK veterans · Logistics Specialists · Military families · Financial professionals · Everyday wear