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Purple Heart Medal: Meaning, Recipients & Display Ideas

Purple Heart medal displayed on a wooden desk with a folded American flag, dog tags, and a vintage military photo

The Purple Heart honors U.S. service members wounded or killed by hostile action. Learn its meaning, history, who receives it, and respectful ways to display one.

What Size Is a Burial Flag?

Folded 5 by 9.5 foot burial flag beside a folded 3 by 5 foot flag showing the size difference

A burial flag is 5 by 9.5 feet, much larger than a 3 by 5. See the folded size, how families get one, and which case size fits it.

Military Retirement Ceremony Checklist

Military retirement ceremony with service member speaking to family and fellow service members

Plan a military retirement ceremony with a 90-day checklist, sample order of events, shadow box ideas, and presentation speech examples.

Parris Island Graduation: What Families Should Expect

New Marine with his proud family after Parris Island graduation.

Heading to Parris Island graduation? Here’s how Family Day, the Motivational Run, and graduation morning work, plus what to bring, wear, and expect.

What to Do With Inherited Military Medals

Family members reviewing inherited military medals, old photos, and service keepsakes at a table

Found a box of inherited military medals? Here’s how to identify each award, divide keepsakes fairly, and preserve the veteran’s story.

How to Replace Lost or Stolen Military Medals

Army veteran and daughter looking through military photographs and service records

Learn how veterans and qualifying next of kin can request replacement military medals for free, including SF 180 instructions, addresses, and timing.

How to Send a Meaningful Military Gift to Someone Far Away

Closeup of someone in a military uniform standing in front of American flag holding several packages wrapped in kraft paper.

Learn how to choose a meaningful military gift that celebrates their hard work, thanks them for their service, and reminds them of home.

Should I Join the Military After High School? What to Know

army recruiter speaking to high school girls

Thinking about joining the military after graduation? Weigh the benefits, the commitment, and what to know before you talk to a recruiter.

Best Marine Graduation Gifts: Ideas for New Marines

Looking for the right gift for a new Marine? Ideas for boot camp graduation, from framed keepsakes to gifts they’ll use every day.

12 Army Graduation Gifts Service Members Will Love

In need of graduation gift ideas specifically curated for your newly christened soldier? Browse our top 12 Army graduation gifts to celebrate their success.