Military Retirement Gifts

Giving military retirement gifts to those that have served in the armed forces is a great way to honor and thank them for the time they gave to their country.

Military-themed gifts are a thoughtful way to acknowledge honorable service.

Paying Tribute to a Military Career

When it is time to choose a gift for the military retirement of a family member or friend, you want a special gift that pays tribute to the recipient’s career. Often retirement gifts for military personnel reflect the branch of service or special operations forces in which the retiree served. Most military retirement gifts are available representing the five branches of the military, which include:

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard

Within each branch of the service there are many special and elite forces and units. Many retirement gifts represent these specialized forces or units. The following are the more well known areas of the special forces.

• Navy SEALS
• Army Special Operations Forces
• Army Rangers
• Air Force Pararescue
• Marine Recon

Personalized Gifts for Military Retirement

Having a military retirement gift personalized or engraved is a way to add a special extra touch. The engraving could include the retiree’s name, branch of service or military rank. Other engraving choices might be the dates the person served in the military, a short message or the retiree’s initials.

The following are a few examples of beautiful personalized gift ideas for military retirees.

• An elegant wooden presentation box with the recipient’s name affixed to an engraved gold plate holds a Colibri Military Medallion Pocket Watch Gift Set. The emblem of the retiree’s branch of service is beautifully represented on the pocket watch case. Each set also includes a matching money clip and pocket watch chain.

• An authentically-detailed bronzed resin figurine depicts the Statue of Liberty and two uniformed Army soldiers. This figurine makes a wonderful retirement gift, as it represents the strong commitment of military personnel. It is available with Marine Corpsmen, Airmen or Navy Seamen. An engraved plaque with the retiree’s name and a second line of your choice, will be affixed to the base.

• Featured on this beautiful throw blanket is the United States Department of the Navy seal. The throw can be personalized with up to 26 characters. It is also available for Army, Army National Guard, Marine Corps and Air Force. These blankets are offered from Keepsakes Etc., which also carries many other excellent military retirement gifts including wall hangings, blankets and pillows.

Hobby or Leisure Retirement Gift Ideas

Many gift givers choose retirement gifts for military personnel that focus on a special hobby or leisure activity the retiree enjoys. Special hobbies could include model ship building, painting or collecting a particular item associated with their branch of service. Some seniors might also enjoy golf, reading or playing chess.

Examples of special retirement gifts related to these interests include:

• A beautiful oak handmade military collectible coin case is a special gift for a collector. All American Gifts also makes flag, medal and award cases, as well as display plaques and cases for swords. Any item can be personalized with a beautiful custom laser engraved plague.
• Military chess sets
• Model ship building
• A personalized golf putter with a military design.

An Unusual Gift for Military Retirement

A unusual military retirement gift is made by Hero Builders. This company creates military action figures that talk, look and dress like the retiree. These 12-inch character dolls come with a price tag of $380 for the first one and then cost only $39.95 for each additional doll.

Online Resources for Military Retirement Gifts

Many websites specialize in retirement gifts that honor military retirees from each branch of service.

• Gifts.com
• Framing Achievement
• Retirement Gifts and Speeches
• Memorable Gifts
• Keepsakes Etc.

Conclusion

Military retirement gifts are a special way of paying tribute to servicemen and women. Make your gift one that is unique and meaningful for your favorite retiree. It will be appreciated, treasured and may even become a future family heirloom.

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