The First Wars Fought With a Volunteer Army


Many Iraqi veterans volunteered to serve in the United States Armed Forces before 9/11 as a way to improve their country during a quiet time.  Others continued to volunteer for the United States Armed Forces well after 9/11 as they found it a calling.  Different Iraqi and Afghani veterans have taken different paths after service.  Some found the experience rewarding; some regretted volunteering; and some were able to move on to civilian life more easily than others.


A Historic Time for Veterans at Home


It depends on the individual.  Having a volunteer army is a marked historic event.  As a whole, support for United States veterans and troops has almost never been stronger.  Civilian Americans have recently expressed outstanding upset with the current administration.  However, Americans almost exclusively support our troops.
Americans can show further support for veterans that not only risked their lives to serve the United States; they volunteered to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Get veterans tokens of appreciation that they want.  Personalized veterans memorabilia is a classy way to show appreciation without handing out generic gifts of thanks.


Why Volunteer Veterans Love Commemorative Items


Wearing a commemorative ring or wristwatch is more than a fine piece of jewelry.  It is a new item that carries personal significance.  Some Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans find ways to embrace civilian life.  However, serving for the greatest Armed Forces on the planet is difficult to forget.  Serving in the United States Military is not like having a job for a number of years, quitting, and getting a new job elsewhere.  The impact of service is highly personal. 


Show your appreciation for an army of volunteer veterans with top quality commemorative watches and rings for veterans.  Serving in the United States Armed Forces is often an experience that is not comparable with other jobs.  Similarly, personalized commemorative items are not comparable with tokens of appreciation purchased at the local mall.  Give a special token of appreciation for a highly noble act.  Volunteering to serve the United States during a time of war takes incredible courage.  Show recognition is well as appreciation with Veteran Commemorative products.

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  • Dear Vetcom, Received the MA-1 Bravo Jacket yesterday. Thank you so very much, made a Veteran very happy. Was so hoping to have it on time for him to wear on Veterans Day and you made sure it was here in time. The jacket is beautiful and my husband just loves it. Again, thank you so very much and God bless.

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