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    Gifts For Military Members

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    By Stew Smith
    Updated December 11, 2017

    Gifts for a military graduate or retirement from family and friends who have never served can be a difficult decision for them.  Whether for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions, it can be pretty hard sometimes to choose that special gift for a military person. Here are a few gift ideas for the military person in your life no matter what the occasion. 

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    Your military member in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard will wear with one of these specially crafted United States Military rings with great pride. Available in 14K gold or sterling silver, with or without an oval stone. All services have rings they can purchase.

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    Perfect for veterans, military retirees, those about to retire, and families of deceased veterans to display that special flag.

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    Assignment/Deployment Map

    This is always a fun piece for the military member's "I love me wall". A tastefully designed wall map which allows you to use lighted pins to display areas of the World where you have been assigned or deployed.

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    RangerUp Apparel

    Popular apparel and gear for military members and veterans can be found at Rangerup.com.  RangerUp is veteran owned and operated and very popular on social media (Instagram, facebook, twitter) making entertaining videos on Youtube as well. They teamed up with Article15 Apparel and made a full-length military-zombie-themed movie, Range15.

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    Drill Sergeant Alarm Clock

    Here is a fun gift for a new member graduating boot camp or a newly promoted Drill Sergeant. However, real military folks don't need an alarm clock to get out of bed in the morning. But, for those who do need a little nudge to get the sleep out of their eyes, reminiscent of basic training, this nifty little gadget gets you going by playing "Reveille," followed by some rather pointed orders from the drill sergeant.

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    Video games are always a hot gift item for today's military member (and civilian).  Whether they are first person war-fighting games or fun stress relieving games any Xbox, Nintendo, or PlayStation video game cannot be a bad idea.

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    Framed Military Caricature

    Here's a military gift idea which is truly unique. Mail-in or upload a photo of your favorite military person, then describe the scene you wish (flying a military fighter, driving a tank, etc.), and this company will prepare a caricature of the photo and the scene you describe.

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    Service Branch Pocket Watch

    Distinctly designed with the official insignia of the United States Army, Air Force, USMC, or Navy on the lid and dial of the watch. This handsome watch displays both standard and 24-hour military time. Other features include sweep second hand, scratch-resistant glass, and mineral crystal quartz movement. You can even choose to have the watch back engraved with their military rank, full name, and years of service or a personal message. 

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    Military Challenge Coin Display Case

    Coin Display

    Military members collect coins.  Displaying them is great for a home office. This beautifully handcrafted display case for military challenge coins is constructed out of solid mahogany with no laminates, veneers, or particle boards. The case holds up to 32 coins in four rows and provides a front and back view of all of the coins. Designed to place on a shelf or table.

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    Personalized Military Address Labels

    Embossed with the official insignia of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. You can specify up to 4 lines, with a limit 26 characters and spaces per line. Set includes 144 sheeted address labels.

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    Personalized Military Coffee Mug

    Custom Mugs
    ••• Coffee Mugs for Military.

    You cannot go wrong with a coffee mug as the US Military runs on coffee.  These coffee mugs are 11-oz, ceramic, and dishwasher/microwave safe. Sports the official insignia of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. You can even have the mug customized with the member's name.

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    Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

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    Military members are on-the-go -- a lot! Keep your favorite military member from ever getting lost again with this large selection of GPS devices. Available in hand-held and watches!

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    Remote Control Battle Tanks

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    ••• Remote Control Tanks.

    A barrel full of fun for the military enthusiast. Many different remote control battle tanks to choose from including the M1A2 Abrams, the M4A3 Sherman, the German Pathfinder, the German Tiger, and much more.

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    Military Travel Guides

    The perfect guides for military members, military retirees, and military family members who love to travel and stay, visit or shop on military bases. Titles include Pocket Military Travel Guide, Military Space-A Air Travel Guide, Military Travel Guide U.S.A, Military RV, Camping and Outdoor Recreation Around the World, European Military Travel Guide, and more.

  • Gold Military Money Clip
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    Have a lot of money in your bank account and wish to share some of it with a treasured military member? These solid 14K white or yellow gold money clips are rather pricey but make an elegant gift. Embossed with the official insignia of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Make sure you clip a few $100 bills before presentation to make the perfect gift.

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    Military Pillows

    These pillows are 16-inch square, with a cotton cover and polyester fill. Select from Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard.

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    Military Teddy Bears

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    From the Famous Vermont Teddy Bear Company. These 15-inch bears wear a white T-shirt with your choice of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard artwork on the front. The back of shirt can be personalized with a name or special message.

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    Linkswalker Military Golf Gift Set

    Golf Glove Gift Kit

    Great gift for the military golfer. These premium knit, military emblazoned golf towel, gloves, ball, keychain gift sets include three matching golf balls and spring action divot tool. Available for Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.

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    Military Coaster Sets

    USMC coaster

    These top-quality coasters are made of brass plated solid die-cast steel. Each coaster weighs 1/4 lb - with a leather insert and felt on the bottom. Sold in sets of four with your choice of soft brass and enameled Military inset (Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps) with a genuine walnut holder.

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    Military Christmas Ornaments

    Ornaments

    These attractive military glass ornaments feature the emblem and name of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The ornaments measure 3-1/4" in diameter and arrive in a lovely presentation box. You can request hand-painting of any name, up to 10 characters.

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    Military Wooden Signs

    Army sign

    These handsome hand-crafted wall hangings look great in any room. Each sign is skillfully crafted with the look of a weathered antique with unique 3-D aged hardware. Sign measures 23-1/2"Wx17-1/2"Hx1-1/4"D. Ready to hang with included mounting wire. Available for the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

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