For retired soldiers military magazines like Military History, Military Heritage and America’s Civil War tell the stories of wars like World War II, Korea, the American Civil War and Vietnam. Many military magazine topics also include other aspects of conflict including military technologies, strategies and weapons. Some examples of these specific topic magazines are Military & Aerospace Electronics and Military Trader. Armchair General is another great military magazine that offers the unique experience of reader-interaction in much of its content.
Veterans are often very patriotic and patriotism is great inspiration for gift giving. Let your veteran’s patriotism guide your gift-giving. There is nothing more patriotic than the American flag. Look for items with flags of all shapes and sizes, flag decor and flag accessories for the home, office or even a stylish pin for veterans to wear on their clothing.
Each branch of the United States military, Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines offer many items that are adorned with the distinctive emblems of each service. Hats, T-shirts, jackets, ties, blankets, throws, and other items are available in many places with military designs that salute the branches and sometimes divisions of the military.
Most veterans, especially those who served during a time of war, have precious photographs of friends, places and special memories from their time of service. Gifts that encompass these photographs or preserving other kinds of memorabilia such as custom-framing, a scrapbook or a memory box are thoughtful gifts. Find more ideas on how to store, restore and gift photographs in magazines like Popular Photography & Imaging, Martha Stewart Living magazine and PC Magazine.
If it is in your budget consider buying a travel package for your veteran that includes visiting military service memorial around the U.S. For ideas on travel packages read travel magazines like Budget Travel, Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine.
Some veterans prefer gifts that support current service members serving in Iraq and other parts of the world. Make a donation to in your veteran’s name to one of these organizations like Subscriptions for Soldiers, which provides current active-deployed service members with magazine subscriptions at no cost to them.
