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My best friend is getting out of the army after two tours in 25 days. He is a calvary scout and very proud of it and what he accomplished over seas. I want to get him a gift but I'm completely lost on what to get him. I thought about a sabre or a belt buckle to go with his spurs and Stetson from cav scout graduation. Let me know if you have any ideas and links to web sights would be a great help. Thanks
I'd settle for a six-pack of Guiness or a bottle of Jim Beam Black if it were me.
Retired USAF E-8. Avatar is OldVet from days long gone - 1978. Oh, to be young again...
Paranoia strikes deep, into your heart it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... "For What It's Worth" Buffalo Springfield
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If you're living off of a trust fund maybe a nice engraved colt 1911? Haha if not i agree with old vet, maybe a nice expensive bottle of his favorite liquor and a day at the range. (Separately of course)
How about offering to pay for a tattoo for him. Something that he will have forever and maybe that links to him military career.
Thank him for his service!
Be safe!
NEVER point a gun at something you are not prepared to destroy!
AND for GODS sake, get your finger off the trigger until you are ready to squeeze the trigger!
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Give him a flag, both tasteful and very respectful.
It is pardonable to be defeated but never surprised.
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Maybe ask him what he might like and from all of us here at Dc. A big thank you for his service.
Are you a woodworker or do you know one? Here's something I really appreciated.
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Once he realizes what he's getting back, like Family time, weekends, evenings and holidays (no more 365/24/7), it's hard to find an appropriate gift.
I do think they give flags to people leaving the service now, but would't swear to it.
Rick
EOD - Initial success or total failure
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A horse apple encased in Lucite? JUST KIDDING!!!
A laurel and hardy handshake? JUST KIDDING!!!
I do not know if he is a drinkin man, but a 25 year old bottle of Glenlivet is about $325.
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."
- Roy Batty
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My younger brother joined the U.S. Coast Guard as an E-1, and retired with 30 years as a Lieutenant Commander. At his retirement party I presented him with a Randal knife, with his name and rank engraved on the side. I had to wait three years to get the knife (prior planning), and I think the wait time is closer to five years now. It's the best knife on the planet IMHO, so it's worth it. You could order him a knife today, and put the receipt in a card for him. I've included a link to their web site.
Randall Made Knives
" But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... Baa." Col. Dave Grossman on Sheep and Sheepdogs.
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How about one of these,reliving his Cavalry days will be even more special when hes sitting on a horsey
Rocking Horses for Children | Kiddie-Ups Princess Rocking Horse
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--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
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Shadow box with flag and all his decorations inside
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How about a nice framed certificate that states "Congratulations, You no longer report to President Obama!"
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