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Military Rank Frames: How to Display a Promotion Certificate

Military rank frame displaying a promotion certificate beside a military promotion photo

Just pinned a new rank? See military rank frames for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard, plus how to display the promotion certificate.

What Happens at a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony?

CPO pinning ceremony: family members pin gold anchors on a new Navy Chief Petty Officer's collar

Invited to a Navy Chief pinning? See what happens in order, who pins the anchors, what to wear, and the ID you’ll need to get on base.

15 Thoughtful Military Going Away Gifts for Every Send-Off

Military going away gifts presented to a service member by family and coworkers at a farewell

Military going away gifts they’ll actually keep: 15 ideas for a PCS, separation, or deployment, plus what the unit can give at the hail and farewell.

Meritorious Service Medal: What It Means and How to Display It

Meritorious Service Medal with bronze medal and crimson and white ribbon

Is the Meritorious Service Medal a big deal? Learn what the MSM means, who earns it, where it ranks, its benefits, and meaningful ways to display it.

12 Navy Graduation Gifts New Sailors Will Actually Keep

Navy graduation gifts: a mom smiles at her Sailor's portrait in a Proud Mom Navy photo frame

Gift bags aren’t allowed inside Navy boot camp graduation. These 12 Navy graduation gifts fit PIR rules, from pocket-size ideas to keepsakes to frame.

How to Arrange Army Medals in Order of Precedence

Army medals arranged in order of precedence on a table

See the full Army order of precedence for medals and ribbons, the placement rules families miss most, and how to arrange it all in a shadow box.

Army Achievement Medal: Is It a Big Deal? Meaning & Rank

A closeup of the Army Achievement Medal in a velvet box sitting on a desk with the Army Achievement certificate, folded soldier uniform, flag case, and dog tags nearby.

Yes, it counts. See who earns the Army Achievement Medal (enlisted and officers), where it ranks among Army awards, and how to display it.

Air Force Achievement Medal: Meaning & Display Ideas

Air Force Achievement Medal, now called the Air and Space Achievement Medal, displayed with its blue and silver-gray ribbon

What is the Air Force Achievement Medal? Learn what it means, who earns it, why it’s now called the Air and Space Achievement Medal, and how to display it.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: Meaning, History & Display Ideas

Navy Achievement Medal with ribbon and Navy and Marine Corps award citation

Is the Navy Achievement Medal a big deal? Yes, but not for the reason most people think. See what a NAM means, where it ranks, and how to display one.

Chief Petty Officer’s Creed: Meaning, History & Traditions

Family member pinning gold anchors during a Navy Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony

What the Chief Petty Officer’s Creed says, where it came from, and why it still shapes how every new Navy Chief is made.