Military Retirement Gifts That Honor Military Service

Military Retirement Gifts for those who have arrived at this special milestone. During their active career, men and women make sacrifices on our behalf. It's all just part of their jobs. A person's retirement from the military is a life-changing experience, too. It's the day that he or she resumes civilian life, and from that day forward, the danger, the hardships, the difficult conditions and the sacrifices will end.

Special Military Retirement Gifts

It's a very special day, marking the end of at least 20 years of military service, and a day when the retiree knows that the military will never again cause him or her to be separated from family and friends. Military retirements are usually celebrated with a special luncheon, dinner or party which is held a few days before the actual official retirement ceremony.

The retiree almost always receives at least one retirement gift at this special event, a gift that commemorates and symbolizes his or her long military career. Often unique in design, and often purchased with donations made by the retiree's comrades-in-arms, the retirement gift should always be a special item that holds significant personal meaning. The person who's retiring usually receives other retirement gifts from his or her family and friends, too.

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But every retirement gift, no matter where they come from, should make the retiree feel honoured and proud of their military career. Retirement is a time that's coveted by almost all military personnel. Retirement day marks the end of one lifestyle and the beginning of another, a lifestyle that's vastly different from military life. It's a day that blends joy and sadness: the retiree feels happiness and pride in a long, distinguished career, but it's usually touched by a bit of sorrow over leaving the company of long-term colleagues and friends.

It's a special day, and it should always be marked by a special retirement gift. Hundreds of different retirement gifts are available online. They're easy to find, and they're almost always affordable. When it's time to choose a retirement gift for the military man or woman you know, you'll want to find an inspirational gift that symbolizes their career. Consider giving a retirement gift that's been engraved with the retiree's initials, name, dates of service or rank. Custom military rings are a popular way of honouring these men and women.

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Or a plaque that provides specific details about his or her military career. Shadow boxes and display cases with spaces for medals, awards and ribbons are always popular, as are military jackets and caps. A retirement gift often shows the person's branch of service - either Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, and some show service within a specialized or elite unit within the branch.

But no matter what type of retirement gift the person receives, it should symbolize their tireless service and unwavering commitment. These men and women honoured their country by serving in the military for many years. They did their duty with unswerving dignity, dedication and honour. Some of them were wounded in the cause of freedom, but all of them fulfilled their mission to protect and defend us all.

Retirement day is the perfect time to honour their distinguished military careers, and a retirement gift is a perfect way to commemorate it.

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Deployment Gifts For Our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen And Marines

For most of us receiving a gift at any time, especially for a specific occasion creates a wonderful sense of being loved and cherished by those we hold dear to us. Now think for a moment that we are living away from home and you receive a gift, I guess you would be delighted and happy. Now think for a moment of all those fine brave men and women who make up our Navy, Marines, National Guard, Reserve and Coast Guard who are deployed to such places as Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan, how must they feel when they receive a deployment gift from back home. Following on from here we will give you some idea about what might be appropriate for deployment gifts from troops away from home.

Deployment Gifts for Soldiers.

Your daughter or son is away and you miss them terribly and you want to send them something from home, it may be a piece of jewellery or a nice piece of homemade cake that you know they loved when under your roof back home. What a lovely idea, but don’t rush into anything as there are quite a few things to consider. The customs of both the United States and the host country where your loved one has been deployed may have restrictions on what can be sent and what can be received.

The first thing you should do is consult with United States customs and also with your liaison officer in the military who I’m sure will be able to help you. They will at least point you in the right direction to get the proper advice and assistance. A wonderful deployment gift is a beautifully engraved deployment sword or custom military rings with all the details of the deployment on it, these make a unique deployment gift.

Deployment Gifts for Officers Those wonderful men and women that we expect will direct and guide our troops safely through the campaigns of Iraq and Afghanistan can also be given a deployment gift such as a sword or custom military ring with the campaign details on it and the name of the officer engraved on it to personalize the gift further. There is a vast amount of side emblems available from the range of military rings that we carry in our online shop.

Creating a Perfect Deployment Gift. There is no hard and fast rule as to what makes up a deployment gift, but do consider something that will remind the service member of the home, it does not have to be big and brash as it will be difficult for them to haul it around. A book is always well received and also the family ring with the Coat of Arms engraved on it or the military ring or military pendant as these can be worn and will be a constant reminder that they belong to a military unit or family unit.

Don’t forget that these brave warriors are full of pride so when you are thinking of a deployment gift think of something that will give them the opportunity to display that pride. Marine Corps Rings as a deployment gift is always a good option for Marines as it's small and is allowed to be sent easily through customs without attracting huge duties.

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2nd Marine Division

2nd Marine Division started from the 2nd Marine Brigade at the famous Camp Elliott, California on 1st February 1941. By the mid-1941, a battalion from the 10th Marines, also 6th Marine Regiment, and some other units drawn from the division departed to Iceland as a result of the German invasion threat to Iceland.

2nd Marine Division History

After war outbreak, 8th Marine Regiment and other division’s assets assortment formed 2nd Marine division and they were dispatched to the American Samoa. During the Second World War, 2nd Marine division participated in some authorized engagements and operations at the Pacific Theater of Operations. The Division also participated in the war of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands Campaign which began on 4th January to 8th February 1943.

 2nd Marine Division also took part in the 1958 major action when components participated in the United States intervention in the Lebanon serious Crisis of 1958. They helped to reinforce the Guantanamo Bay throughout the period of Cuban Missile crisis which occurred in 1962.

 They also went to the Dominican Republic, Southern America in the year 1965 to form part of the Operation Power Pack. Other peacekeeping missions that the division took part in include Lebanon from August 1982 to February 1984. During 1983 Beirut Barracks bombing, the division suffered a great loss of more 200 marines and sailors. By late 1980s, the marines of this division participated in the popular invasion of Panama in the Operation Just Cause.

 The 1990s started with the elements of this division taking part in the Operation Sharp Edge – the evacuation of the allied civilians and Americans from the war torn Liberia. The deployment to Saudi Arabia followed the operation. In Saudi Arabia they supported the Operation Desert Shield after which they participated in the Kuwait liberation in the Operation Desert Storm. After the war, some elements of this Division took part in the Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq.

Participation In Global War Against Terror

Some members of the division in early 2003 went to Kuwait to offer support to the  1st Marine Expeditionary Force. The units formed the Marine Expeditionary Brigade also known as MEB and named the Task Force Tarawa. They crossed over to Iraq soon after the day of ground war with their first task being seizing Jalibah airfield located in the Southern Iraq.

 After this, the Marines moved to Al-Kut where they offered security and participated in stabilization operations in the Central Iraq. In 2005, the division’s elements were deployed into Iraq to participate in the Operation Iraq Freedom. Further the division was deployed for one year between 2007 and 2008 at Camp Fellujah. Other elements of the department were deployed to Leatherneck Camp, Afghanistan as a ground combat element in what is referred as the Task Force Leatherneck.

2nd Marine Division Training

Before any deployment, the marines have to undergo training in Camp LeJune, North Carolina. They also participate in rigorous training cycles with anticipations of future deployment. The Marines also wear Marine Corps Rings to symbolize the division’s emblem.

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United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps is a tough but eternally rewarding branch of the Armed Forces. The Marine Corps is among the most elite fighting forces around the world. They are a part of the Navy departments and operate with the United States Navy forces at sea. Marines mostly serve on the US navy ships to protect naval bases, guard the US embassies and offer an ever ready strike force that protects US interests anywhere around the world.

To perform the duties, the corps consist of approximately 174,000 officers.  They operate the enlisted helicopters and fly planes. They drive armored vehicles, survey and map territories. Marines operate radar equipment, gather intelligence and maintain computers.  Marines perform other challenging tasks that keep them busy at all times.

United States Marine Corps History

The Marine Corps have been working closely with the US naval forces since 1834. The initial two battalions were formed in Philadelphia on 10th November 1775.  They were an infantry force able to fight for independence both on shore and at sea. Since then the force has expanded and has served in various American wars including in the Second World War. The have also participated in securing cities in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Training Locations For The United States Marine Corps

There are 2 training locations: Parris Island Recruit Training depot in South Carolina and the San Diego Recruit Training depot at California. Where a recruit is deployed highly depends on where they enlist. Individuals who enlist the West of Mississippi will mostly pass through boot camp in San Diego and those on the East attend at Paris Island. There is only one boot camp that turns women into marines – Paris Island.

Duration Of Service For Marines

Marine Corps are required to serve for not less than 5 years of active military service. There may be additional requirements for each job. Marine Corps are United States’ 911 forces. The country deploys thousands of marines aboard naval ships ready to respond to international crisis. The ability to mobilize faster has enabled the marines to be USA’s ready reaction force. There are wonderful custom made Marine Corps Rings available for all divisions of the United States Marine Corps.

On the other hand, the army is a larger force and therefore utilized in larger and longer conflicts. The Army relieves the marines after sometime similar to what happened in Somalia. In the camps, each marine is a rifleman. At Camp Lejeune and Camp Pendleton, all marines get proper training whether they are computer or air wing technicians. This enables them to function as infantrymen if need arises.

Marine Corps Rings For Heroes

Marine Corps Rings reminds peoples of their services in the United States. They are custom made for all the divisions and units to record battle details. Since 1990, Marine Corps have participated in many operations including in the Desert Storm, Enduring freedom and The Desert Freedom. The marines also participated in securing most cities in Afghanistan and Iraq. The rings are great items of jewelry for the Marines.

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Marine Corps Rings

Marine Corps Rings are worn by active and retired marines. The custom made rings is the ultimate ring as it can display a lot of information related to the person wearing it. Remember these rings are worn for life and it's best that you get good quality from the outset.

Where To Buy Marine Corps Rings

Before the internet became a part of everyday life these rings could only be bought on base. Through the base post exchange or a ring vendor at locations on base. And it's well worth saying they offered very good value. Today these rings can be purchased online at sites like Military Online Shopping which offer a vast range of rings.

The advantage of purchasing online is that you don't have to rush. All the side emblems are presented to you in images and you can view these to select an image for the sides of your ring. There are up to eight locations on a custom marine corps ring that can be personalized.

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Marine Corps Rings are available to customize in Gold and Silver and the prices varies. The variation of price depends on the metal you select. But whatever you select the design process is always the same.

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