In 1959 Alpha Industries was commissioned by the Department of Defense to design and manufacture high-performance outerwear for the U.S. Military. The company quickly became synonymous with developing the iconic MA-1, M-65, and N-3B trusted by soldiers, sailor and aviators to protect them from the most dire conditions across land, sea and air. Today, Alpha's mission is to protect and inspire heroism, in all forms by outfitting men and women to realize their limitless potential.