What's on top of a ... you've seen is the black hat." There's also a white Stetson. He said he purchased the two hats last year and gave the white one to his sister for her birthday in August.

"This is one of the most prestigious awards for a Black Hat," said SGM Michael Green, the senior NCO for 1st Bn., 507th PIR. "The top Black Hat is the standard-bearer for all of the Airborne ...