| U.S. military veterans served our country with | | | | forces. Almost all are quite affordable. But the |
| distinction and honor, no matter which branch of | | | | most important thing about military retirement |
| the military they were part of. While they were | | | | gifts is that they often are quite inspirational and |
| still on active duty, these veteran soldiers, sailors | | | | they always provide fitting tributes to |
| and airmen of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, | | | | distinguished military careers. Military retirement |
| Marine Corps and Coast Guard risked their lives | | | | gifts often reflect the retiree's specific branch of |
| for the sake of our families, our freedom and our | | | | service. If appropriate, they can also indicate |
| country. And despite the tremendous adversity | | | | membership in a specialized or elite force or unit, |
| they often faced, our veterans almost always | | | | such as the Army Delta Force or the Navy |
| emerged victorious. | | | | SEALs. Some military retirement gifts, such as |
| Many of these men and women served in | | | | watches or military rings, for example, are quite |
| combat zones, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam | | | | easy to personalize by engraving the recipient's |
| and other hot spots. Other veterans were | | | | name, initials, service rank, unit name, dates of |
| stationed at somewhat safer locations, but no | | | | service or other appropriate information directly |
| matter where they were, they admirably fulfilled | | | | onto the item. Other types of military |
| their mission of protecting and defending our | | | | retirement gifts are typically custom-made. |
| freedom. Our military veterans were members of | | | | These custom-made military retirement gifts |
| the noble brotherhood of courage that make up | | | | include items such as wooden plaques and |
| our armed forces. And despite leaving the | | | | engraved military swords that specify details |
| service, our veterans remain a part of that | | | | about the retiree's military career. Still other |
| brotherhood. They always will. Members of the | | | | military retirement gifts are neither personalized |
| armed forces retire every day. Many current | | | | nor custom-made, but nonetheless will become |
| servicemen and women will soon be retiring, while | | | | cherished keepsakes. These gifts include shadow |
| others are recently retired. Military retirement | | | | boxes with spaces for military patches from |
| gifts are a distinctive way of honoring the careers | | | | bases at which the retiree was stationed, display |
| of our military veterans. They are ideal for any | | | | frames for rank insignia or medals and ribbons, |
| soldier, sailor or airman who is about to retirw | | | | beautifully embroidered throw blankets or pillows, |
| from the armed forces. Military retirement gifts | | | | and military-style caps, jerseys, jackets and ties. |
| don't need to be restricted to service members | | | | The military played an immense role in any |
| who will soon be retiring, however. They're also | | | | retiree's life. Military retirement gifts provide the |
| perfect for veterans who have already rejoined | | | | opportunity to acknowledge and honor that fact |
| civilian life. Many different military retirement gifts | | | | by celebrating the retiree's patriotism and service |
| are available, and any of them would be perfect | | | | to our country. |
| for current or soon-to-be veterans of the armed | | | | |