Facts and Information

Ceremonial and Recognition Terms
Retirement Ceremonies What happens: Formal ceremony marking end of military career Traditional elements: Flag presentations, speeches, awards recognition Gift timing: Usually presented during or immediately after ceremony Popular gift types: Shadow boxes, personalized flags, service timeline plaques Promotion Ceremonies What happens: Formal recognition of rank advancement Traditional elements: Pinning of new rank, oath recitation Gift context: Commemorative plaques, rank-specific items Awards and Decorations Ribbons vs. Medals: Ribbons for daily wear, medals for formal occasions Campaign ribbons: Show where/when someone served Achievement medals: Recognize specific accomplishments Gift integration: Can be incorporated... Read more...
Branch-Specific Terminology Guide
Army Terms MOS (Military Occupational Specialty): Job classification system NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer): Enlisted leadership ranks (Sergeant and above) HOOAH: Army expression of enthusiasm/agreement Navy/Coast Guard Terms Rate: Navy equivalent of Army MOS (job specialty) CPO (Chief Petty Officer): Senior enlisted leadership position HOOYAH: Navy/Coast Guard motivational expression Anchors Aweigh: Traditional Navy song, popular for retirement ceremonies Air Force/Space Force Terms AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code): Job classification system SNCO (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer): Senior enlisted leadership HOOAH/HOORAH: Less common in Air Force, but used Marine Corps Terms MOS (Military Occupational Specialty):... Read more...
Essential Military Acronyms for Gift Context
PCS (Permanent Change of Station) What it means: A military move from one duty station to another Why it matters for gifts: PCS moves are major milestones deserving commemoration Gift context: Popular for farewell plaques, unit memory pieces, and "thank you for your service here" gifts ETS (Expiration Term of Service) What it means: The end date of a service member's military contract Why it matters for gifts: Marks transition from military to civilian life Gift context: Perfect timing for retirement-style gifts even for shorter service periods COC (Change of... Read more...
Military Gift Customization FAQ's & Questions
Logo and Image Submission Requirements Q: What image requirements do I need to follow for my custom military gift? A: For the best results on your custom piece, please provide high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher) in common formats like PNG, JPG, or PDF. Send your logos and images to ignitethegrain@gmail.com with your order number in the subject line immediately after placing your order. Important timing note: For 1-day expedited orders, you must submit all logos and images within 1 hour of order placement to ensure we can meet your... Read more...
Basic FAQ's & Best Practices
FAQs including answers for common questions about shop hours, lead times, delivery, etc. Read more...
USMC Hobbyst Info
We are approved hobbyist's by the US Marine Corps! License # 372-23 Read more...