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  1. Missile OperatorThe missile maintenance badge is the side panel design that you see here it can be worn by commissioned officers and enlisted personnel of the US Air Force who have qualified as missile personnel. They have to be trained in the launching of landbased nuclear weapons.

    There are three levels of expertise for those who are awarded this badge, they are basic, senior, and master. They are awarded based on the seniority and training level of the recipient.

    This is one of the many designs that we have created for our Air Force Ring customers. You can add it to your custom military ring to tell the story of your time spent in this part of military service. Click the following link in order to go to our web site where you can create your own military ring and begin the ordering process. The USAF Missile Operator

  2. ServicesThe US Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the US Armed Forces. It of neccessity has a myriad of different job titles and duties just because of the nature of what they do. Mordern warfare extends into outer space with operations for surveillance, communications, and weapons platforms that operate from the space above the earth.

    Modern warfare even extends beneath the surface of the earth under the sea. Modern technology is so far advanced that it confounds the mind. Navy personnel were able to shoot down a satellite which was falling out of its orbit a while back and successfully knock it out of commission. A new generation of aircraft will be able to operate in outer space at hypersonic speeds. Thats more than six times faster than the speed of sound.

    The "Services" side panel design on the top of the page is the design that we created for our custom military ring customers who have served in the Air Force. You can go to our web site and see all of the available custom designs available by clicking on the following link. The Air Force Services Ring Design

  3.  Supply FuelsThe Fuels Specialist actually has a dagerous job in the Air Force. Dealing with fuels is dangerous anywhere but especially so when you are dealing with jet fuel and other aircraft fuels.

    The Fuels Specialist is also responsible for receiving, storing and tracking all petroleum products for use in Air Force vehicles and aircraft. Other tasks of the Fuels Specialist may include: Operate equipment used in the storage and transfer of petroleum products. Receiving, storing and issuing petroleum products purchased for use in Air Force vehicles, aircraft and support equipment used on the flight line and throughout the base, refuelling aircraft on the flight line with various types of mobile refueling equipment, driving refueling vehicles on the flight line and performing aircraft refueling operations, and maintaining the bulk fuel storage facility.

    The side panel design that you see above is the design that we have created for USAF fuel handlers. Click the following link in order to go to our web site where you can begin the process of ordering your USAF Miitary Ring. The USAF Supply Fuels Military Ring Design

    The Fuels Specialist actually has a dagerous job in the Air Force. Dealing with fuels is dangerous anywhere but especially so when you are dealing with jet fuel and other aircraft fuels.

    The Fuels Specialist is also responsible for receiving, storing and tracking all petroleum products for use in Air Force vehicles and aircraft. Other tasks of the Fuels Specialist may include: Operate equipment used in the storage and transfer of petroleum products. Receiving, storing and issuing petroleum products purchased for use in Air Force vehicles, aircraft and support equipment used on the flight line and throughout the base, refuelling aircraft on the flight line with various types of mobile refueling equipment, driving refueling vehicles on the flight line and performing aircraft refueling operations, and maintaining the bulk fuel storage facility.

    The side panel design that you see above is the design that we have created for USAF fuel handlers. Click the following link in order to go to our web site where you can begin the process of ordering your USAF Miitary Ring. The USAF Supply Fuels Military Ring Design


  4. Air Education and Training CommandThe mission of the Air Education Training Command is to recruit, train, and educate Airmen for the US Air Force. They obviously are doing their job because our Airmen are the best in the world.

    Military training is critical to winning any war and it is not as simple as just putting a lesson plan together. Training and training results must be manipulated in order to produce optimum benefits. The AETC must have the same agressive mentality about pursueing excellence that our strategists take when it comes to preparing for war.

    The side panel design shown above is the design that we have created for our Air force Ring customers who are or were a part of this command. You can add this design to your custom ring to tell the story of your time spent in military service.

    Click the following link in order to go to our web site and begin the process of creating your new Custom Air Force Ring. Design an Air Education Training Command Ring

  5. Armor-Branch-Insignia.png The first battlefield armour consisted of elephants which were outfitted with armored protection and stampeded through the enemies ranks in order to disrupt their battle formations and create fear, confusion, and havoc within their ranks. This concept was quite successful and has carried over into modern warfare.

    Hannibal who was a famous African General is credited with using this tactic which proved to be quite effective. This is the same concept that the cavalry used when they would charge through the ranks of their enemy on horses. Once again it proved to be quite effective.

    The most frightening things that I ever saw during military training was two tanks headed towards me at a full head of steam. This was during an exercise that we were a part of. The purpose was to show us what to expect if we were ever in combat and had to face off against enemy tanks. Even though I knew it was just an exercise and there was no real danger the sight was still a frightning experience.

    The military tank actually came into being during WWI when an effective weapon was needed to break the stalemate against the deadlock of trench warfare. The modern tank is very difficult to destroy by regular ground troops which makes it an excellent weapon for breaking up enemy formations. Tankers are well aware of this and tanks are normally used to lead attacks against enemy troops. They are normally preceeded by artillery and followed by infantry. Click the following link in order to see this design and to use it to create your own Armour Ring. This design is available as a side panel or a laser vue design. Order an US Armor Military Ring 

  6. We We have military rings for sale at our web site. You can design a ring regardless of the branch of the military that you served in or the time that you served. The site is set up to guide you through the ordering process step by step. If you have any difficulty ordering your ring don’t hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. We have many years of experience and will be more than happy to assist you.

    Every ring that we sell comes with a lifetime guarantee regardless of the ring or metal type that you choose. We are just as exicited about assisting you in designing your ring. We offer help not advice. We don’t tell you what to do, we help you with what you are attempting to do.

    Click the following link in order to view the ring designs that are available to you and to begin the ordering process. Military Rings for Sale

  7.     The Air National Guard is a vital and active part of our defense establishment. Until recently I would have said that they were called on more than any other National Guard troops but I’m not sure now. Recent developments in our history and recent events have changed the playing field just a little bit. 

    I know that as a troop training in the field most of the air support that we got was from the Air National Guard. These pilots must stay sharp and train constantly because flying an airplane is a skill which needs to be practiced.

    We have many different designs for the ANG. Click the following link in order to be able to view them and begin the process of ordering your custom Air Force Ring.  The Air National Guard Military Ring 

  8.    A military ring is always a good option to use to share your military experiences with the rest of the world. The world doesn’t know what you went through while you were in the military, nor do they know what you have accomplished until you use a military ring to show them. Each symbol on your ring will be special to you and you can use the ring as a conversation piece.

    I always advise my customers to take time and think about the custom work that they want to include on their rings so that they will have exactly what they want when they order the ring. When you do it my way you won’t have furure regrets after you have done the ring. Whenever I get a customer who seems to not be able to quite make a decision I will tell them to take a day or two to think about what they want.

    The decision to purchase a military ring is an important one and people will see the ring that you have purchased wherever you go. Click on the following link to go to our ring web site and to begin the process of ordering your new custom military ring. Military Rings for Sale 

  9.     I served in the military as an Artilleryman so I don’t know much at all about aviators except that we were always happy to see them flying overhead to engage enemy troops in front of us in combat.

    In the movie ”An Officer and a Gentleman” Sergeant Foley thought that Navy wings were better than Air Force wings. I don’t know which is better but as a ground pounder I didn’t care where the planes were from as long as they were on our side.

    I do know that flying a Navy aircraft is much more difficult to take off and land when they are based on an aircraft carrier so I know that their training has to be more intense in that respect.

    The life of a Naval Aviator has to be a complex life because they have to be able to operate complicated equipment and make split second decisions that have to be right.

    Aviators are known for the rings that they wear and we continue the tradition by offering a wide range of options. Click the following link to see our Navy Ring designs and to begin the process of ordering your military ring. Design a Naval Aviation Ring

  10.     The Airborne Ranger is the elite when it comes to Army Infantry troops. Many troops will attend these service schools even if they never actually serve in a Ranger or Airborne unit. Once you have completed these schools you can be assigned to one of these types of units. If that happens you have to be prepared to perform all duties that that unit may be required to perform. There is no grace period. You have to be ready to go. Most Rangers are also Airborne qualified. If a Ranger is not Airborne qualified it is because he has not long completed Ranger training and hasn't had a chance to attend jump school.

    We have designs for both of these service schools if you want to use them on your new military ring. You ca place your jump wings inside the stone or you can choose them as a side panel design. If you are a Master Blaster we have those wings also.

    You can also place the Ranger Tab in the center of your stone. If you served in a Ranger Regiment we have the Regimental crests also. Click on the following link to see these designs and to begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Design an Airborne Ranger Ring 

  11. The US Marine Corps is a self contained entity that has all of its support elements. There are many different types of aviators in the Corps which range from chopper pilots to fighter pilots. All branches of the military train their pilots differently because they have missions which are specific to their operation. The corps has its own unique needs because it is used in unique situations.

    The primary all purpose fighter aircraft that the Corps uses is the Harrier Jump Jet. Its called a Jump Jet because it can take off vertically. The advantage of this is that it doesn’t need a long runway to take off and land. This makes it possible for it to take off from clearings in the jungle or whatever small piece of land that it has to use.

    Another specialized piece of equipment that the Marine Corps uses is the Ofsprey which is a helicopter that can use its propellers to take off and land like a chopper but converts to be able to fly like a prop plane after it clears the place where it is taking off from. It is used to ferry troops and equipment in and out of battle so the concept is the same.

    Click the following link to see the designs that we have available for your USMC Aviator’s Ring and to order your new ring. Design a USMC Aviator's Ring

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  12.     The Army relies more on helicopters for its aviation purposes because the main reason for Army aviation is to transport troops and equipment around the battlefield as well as to support ground units during combat operations.

    When it comes to close support jet and fixed wing aircraft the Army relies on the Air Force for its support. When it comes to rotary wing air support Atmy Aviation comes into play.  Many people don’t know that the Army Air Corps is the predecessor to our modern day Air Force.

    The Air Force also does its own thing when it engages targets beyond the range of troops actually engaged in ground combat. The Air force has its own designated combat objectives and targets that it needs to attack to accomplish their mission. These priorities are designated to them by the President through the Secretary of Defense. The end result of what it does is to soften enemy targets for the round troops. In order to see the aviation designs that we offer click on the following link. Order an Army Aviation Ring 

  13.    The military ring is a type of military tradition along with other things like exchanging coins. Many troops will purchase a ring to commemorate their graduation from basic training, a service school, participation in a military conflict, or retirement.

    Many times friends and family members will purchase the ring for the service member as a gift or heirloom. Some of our customers prefer to wear their rings everyday while others prefer to just keep them as a keepsake. We offer you a wide range of options for your ring to include seven different metal types.

    We offer you a lifetime guarantee on every ring that we offer along with a long list of different design options. Click on the following link to go to our web site and order your ring or just to browse through the list of available designs. US Military Rings for Sale

  14.    A custom military ring is a ring that you design by choosing from the different design options that we have created for you. When you finish designing your ring you will have something that no one else in the world has because no one has experienced the same things that you have.

    A custom ring tells a story which is unique to you and no one else. You can use your ring as an heirloom for the generations of your family to come after you so that your story will always be told. We provide you with so many options that the possible combinations that can be created are infinite. In addition to choosing from the various design options that we offer you have the choice of writing information on your side panels and around the stone. We also give you the option to engrave in your ring. All of these options won't cost you an extrs cent. Now to top this off we give you a lifetime guarantee. 

    You could purchase a ring right off the shelf but it wouldn’t tell your own story the way that the custom military ring does. Click on the following link to take a look at the designs available and to begin the process of ordering your ring. Military Rings Custom 

  15.     The First Sergeant in the Army is affectionately known to the troops in his company or battery as “Top,” which is short for top sergeant. He or she is the senior non commissioned officer (enlisted person) in the unit and is respected by the troops, sergeants, and officers alike. A good First Sergeant can make a mediocre unit shine and look good. A First Sergeant who is not good can take a good unit down the proverbial drain.


    He or she is the senior enlisted person in the unit and is also more experienced than the officer that commands the unit. The smart commander will allow his First Sergeant to handle the unit and will sit down to plan out future events so that there is a clear communication between them about what is expected and what is actually happening. The First Sergeant is really the person who runs the show. The commander gives his guidance but it is done through the First Sergeant who organizes the unit and makes things happen. The person who attains this rank has to be dedicated because it is probably the hardest job in the Army. Some jobs are hard when the unit goes to the field and easy while in garrison but the First Sergeant position is one of constant movement.

    The typical First Sergeant is normally the first to arrive at work in the morning and the last to leave at night. His or her day is constant nonstop movement and many nights they are awakened to assist in some type of disciplinary or domestic problem with an unruly troop.

    The First Sergeant rank is available as a laser vue design and most of them choose their design when they create their own custom military ring. Click the following link in order to view the custom design work available to you and to begin the process of ordering your ring. Order an Army First Sergeants Ring

  16.   The Combat Infantry Badge is awarded to every Army Infantryman who has come under hostile fire during a combat operation. We probably have more recipients of this honor now than at any other time in history because of the operations which occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. This badge is a coveted award for every infantryman along with the expert infantry badge.

    This is an award which is respected throughout the army as it well should be. We have had more non Infantrymen experiencing combat than ever before because the nature of modern warfare has changed so much that many times lines of battle on the ground become blurred so that there is no front line. When this happens troops who have non combat specialties may have to fight. The newest award for them is called the combat action badge. Every non infantry troop who has been deployed to a combat zone is eligible for this badge. 

    This badge is one of the many designs that we have available for you to use to design your Army Infantry Ring. Click the following link to go to our web site where you can view the designs and begin the ordering process. Order a Combat Infantry Ring 

  17.     More regular people are probably familiar with the F-16 fighter aircraft than any other type of military aircraft. Civilians don’t really have an idea off the capabilities of this aircraft but all recognize the name when they hear it. This is probably because the F-16 has been around for so long and we have all heard about many of the exploits that it has been responsible for. The F-16 pilot now has the option of putting his aircraft on the side panel of a new military ring.

    The pilot gets most of the recognition because he is tha person who operates this weapons system but there are many others who should get credit for what this aircraft has been capable of accomplishing.

    You can proudly display the job that you have accomplished with this aircraft bu clicking the following link and following the ordering steps. The F-16 Pilot's Ring

  18. The Infantry is known as the “Queen of Battle” in military circles because it is the main instrument used on the battlefield. The Infantry functions just like the queen on a chessboard in that they will close with and destroy the enemy anywhere on the battlefield. They can be moved around the battlefield so quickly and easily that they function almost the same way.

    Infantry troops are necessary in order to win a battle. You can use airpower and missiles to break up troop formations but in the end you need Infantry troops to root out enemy resistance.

    Infantry troops can be inserted anywhere on the battlefield in order to cause havoc in the enemys rear or around his headquarters. Rangers are also used to disrupt enemy activities and command and control in his rear areas. When this can be done successfully it has a negative effect on his front line operations. Sometimes it can make the difference between winning and losing the battle. The modern Infantry can be airlifted to just about any place on the battlefield where he can strike deeply and quickly and then quickly removed to fight somewhere else.

    Heavy Infantry troops use modern heavy vehicles and equipment to provide punch on the front lines. The may be used to place steady heavy pressure on the front lines of the enemy troops that they encounter. Their purpose is to gain and hold ground, or to just destroy enemy troops and equipment.

    Whether you served with light or heavy Infantry we have ring designs that will help you to tell the story of the time that you served in the military. Click the following link in order to take a look at the different designs that we have available and to order your ring. The Army Infantry Ring

  19.      Women serve in all branches of the US Armed forces and perform just about every job that the men perform. There is talk about including women in combat units. This is just ab out the only thing that they don't do now but times are changing. There is even talk about including women troops in some of the different Special Operations schools.

    Women have found themselves in combat during the recent war in Iraq which served to convince military skeptics that they would perform admirably under fire. The reason that women have found themselves included in combat is because the war was a different type of war. The front lines often became blurred and forces became intermingled. When this happened women often found themselves involved in firefights. 

    The women’s ring is called the Ladies Freedom Ring and is a petite version of the mens Freedom Ring. Click on the following link in order to view the ring, the designs available, and to begin the ordering process. Find a Military Ring for Women

  20. We offer two different styles of military rings for men. They are the Freedom Military Ring which has an oval face and the Independance Military Ring which has an oblong or slightly rectangular face.

    Both these rings are the same price so cost won’t be a factor in determining which of them that you want to purchase. Just determine which of these styles that you like best and take it from there. You have many other choices to make from there but we line out the process step by step on thr order page so you shouldn't have any difficulty placing your order.

    You can also place the same amount of custom design work on each of the rings also and this doesn’t cost you any extra money. We include all the designs that you may want to get in the price of the ring also. you get a multitude of options  when you deal with us that you just don't get at other places.

    The two styles are also available for all branches of service so you won’t have a problem regardless of the branch of the military that you served in. Each one is unique and has it’s own unique advantages. You won’t lose no matter which way you go. Click on the fololowing link in order to be able to see and begin the process of ordering your military ring. Find a Military Ring for Men

  21. The Veteran's Commemorative Ring is a symbol of the time that you served and the contribution that you made to your country. Each veteran has the right to tell hi or her story because without you there would be no USA.

    Americans today realize that they owe you a debt of gratitude and a military ring is the perfect way to show it Troops should not be too modest when it comes to wearing a military ring because if you served you deserve to own it. You put your life on the line for your country and you should be recognized for doing so.

    Click the following link in order to go to our web site and choose the custom work available to you. You can follow the prompts to begin the process of ordering your custom military ring. Create a Veteran's Commemorative Ring 

  22. There are designs which are peculiar to every military campaign that are available to all veteran's. We have included designs to commemorate every major campaign that the US or US troops have been involved in since WWI. We also have designs to commemorate events that were significant in military and national history.

    You can start with Iwo Jima and end up with Operation Enduring Freedom. They are also many other designs in between that you can choose from to complete your new military ring.

    If you are a war or peacetime veteran we are bound to have something for you. Check out the hundreds of designs that are available to you and choose from there. The best way to go about designing your military ring is to have an idea of what you want before hand. This m,akes it much easier because when you begin to navigate through the different designs you won't get bogged down by all of the choices. Click the following link in order to go to the web page and view the ring designs that we have available to you. Veteran's Ring Design

  23. You can recreate a vintage military ring using the custom designs that we have developed. We have a wide range of military designs ranging all of the way back to WWII.

    Many times we will have customers to call us to ask if we can reproduce a military ring that they or a loved one used to own. Sometimes we can and sometimes we can't because in some cases the designs are so old that they have changed or been discontinued.

    If you are a military historian and want to commemorate a significant event or want to replace a ring that you or a loved one had which has been lost we can certainly help you to do so.

    All of the rings come with the option of adding antiquing which gives it the appearance of age. The antiquing is a patina which gives the ring a look customary to older jewelry. Antiquing is very popular among most of our customers because of the unique properties that it adds to your new ring. These rings are guaranteed for life so you never have to worry about losing them to some defect such as fading, or losing the stone. Click the following link to view the custom designs that are available to you and to begin the process of ordering your vintage military ring. Vintage Military Jewelry 

  24. The celestrium ring is the most popular choice that we offer. There are several reasons for this. The first is that it cost less than all of the other metals on the market. It looks exactly like 14kt gold, and it is tough.

    Many of our customers who are on a tight budget will choose to buy this ring because of the reasons that I have listed above. It is also a popular choice for my customers who want to gift a military ring as a gift because it always pleases the reciever and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to buy.

    These rings come in celestrium which looks identical to white gold and goldtone celestrium which has the appearance of 14kt yellow gold.

    These rings are excellent for everyday wear because they are tough and can take a beating. You can wear this ring to work each morning and never have to worry about its appearance. They also come with our lifetime guartantee. Click the following link in order to view the custom designs that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your ring. Military Rings Celestrium

  25.   The silver military ring that we offer is known as the “Silver Select” military ring. This is actually one of our newer rings and is sterling silver with a platinum overlay.

    This ring has an extremely bright luster and is popular with many of the people who see it. Many times customers have purchased this ring on sight because of it’s beauty. The platinum is gorgeous and is the thing that really sets this ring apart from all others.

    Sterling silver is very popular these days which makes this ring a good sell. You can get all of the design work on this ring that is available for every other ring that we offer.

    Click the following link in order to view the custom designs available and to begin the process of ordering your new ring. Military Rings Silver

  26. We offer both 10kt, and 14kt gold military rings top our customers. The prices are very reasonable and the rings come with a lifetime guarantee. You can order all of the personalization which is available for every other ring that we have.

    There are several advantages to ordering the gold rings. The first is that you can purchase either white or yellow gold for the same price. When you order just specify which of the metals that you want and we will make it that way.

    All of our rings come with a lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship. In all of the years that we have offered these rings to our customers we have never had a customer that we couldn't please.

    Another advantage is that you have the option of choosing whether you want to have the ring antiqued or not. Antiquing is a process that adds a dark patina to the ring. The benefit of this is that it gives the ring a more classic look and appeal. It also causes the designs to stand out more because it provides a background. Most customers will choose to add this effect when they order their ring.

    If you choose to purchase a ring with a natural finish it will be brighter and have quite a bit more luster. Many customers love this look because it draws more attention to the ring itself rather than the design. Click the following link in order to view the ring styles and designs that we offer and to begin the process of ordering your ring. Military Rings Gold 

  27. We We have military rings for sale at our web site. You can design a ring regardless of the branch of the military that you served in or the time that you served. The site is set up to guide you through the ordering process step by step. If you have any difficulty ordering your ring don’t hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. We have many years of experience and will be more than happy to assist you.

    You can order a military ring to correspond to whichever branch of the military that you served in. You can create a basic training ring, a campaign ring, a retirement ring and so on. We also have created a number of non military designs for you to choose from also.

    Every ring that we sell comes with a lifetime guarantee regardless of the ring or metal type that you choose. We are just as exicited about assisting you in designing your ring. We offer help not advice. We don’t tell you what to do, we help you with what you are attempting to do.

    Click the following link in order to view the ring designs that are available to you and to begin the ordering process. Military Rings for Sale

  28. The Air National Guard is a vital and active part of our defense establishment. Until recently I would have said that they were called on more than any other National Guard troops but I’m not sure now. They are called upon to support Army Field Exercises as well as military operations which are ongoing such as Operation Enduring Freedom.

    I know that as a troop training in the field most of the air support that we got was from the Air National Guard. These pilots must stay sharp and train constantly because flying an airplane is a skill which needs to be honed continually.

    We have many different designs for the ANG. Click the following link in order to be able to view them and begin the process of ordering your custom Air Force Ring. The Air National Guard Ring

  29. The combat engineer has one of the most dangerous jobs on the military battlefield. He is responsible for building structures and construction on the battlefield. He performs such tasks as emplacing and removing obstacles, clearing runways and landing pads, and blowing up and removing equipment from the battlefield whether it is friendly or enemy equipment.

    Many times they have to clear obstacles while they are being fired at. They have to depend on someone else for covering fire because they have to focus their attention on clearing the obstacle. When the lead elements of an attack become bogged down by an obstacle they call the engineers to clear it while they wait so that they can begin to press forward again. Now keep in mind that every obstacle is located in what is called a kill zone. This is an area where everyone who comes into contact with the obstacle can be easily seen and shot at.

    The engineer’s castle is one of our side panel designs and is available for your use. You can also place this design inside of your ring as a laser vue. Click the following link to see more of the available designs and to begin the process of placing your order. The Combat Engineer's Ring 

  30. Many troops choose to remember their basic training by purchasing a Military ring to commemorate it. Graduating from basic training is a memorial event in the life of every troop and represents the changeover from one lifestyle to another.

    Basic training teaches basic soldering skills. It is the thing that puts the troop in a military mindset and when it is completed it qualifies the troop as a bona fide member of the US Armed Services.

    Military basic training is certainly a different event in the life of the troop and he or she will remember it for the rest of his life.

    We have created every conceivable basic training design that we could in order to give you options to choose from. Click on the following link to view the many options available and to begin the process of designing your basic training ring. Order a Military Basic Training Ring

  31. The biggest mission for the Marine Pilot is the close air support role. In this role they fight to support the movement of troops on the ground. Marines are placed on the cutting edge of combat situations so close air support is vital to their survival. The Marines primarily use the Harrier because it can take off and land almost vertically. The advantage of this is that it doesn't need a long runway. It only needs a small clearing which keeps it closer to the front lines and the action.  

    The aircraft used to support ground combat are usually slower and have more armored protection to protect them from being shot down by troops using small arms. They are slower because they need to be able to hang in space or loiter above a target while they kill it so that they can destroy it more effectively. They are also more maneuverable so they can operate in small spaces above the groung and turn to confront the enemy from all directions. 

    Click the following link to view the designs that are available to create your pilot’s ring and to begin to create your own ring. Order a USMC Pilot's Ring 

  32. The unfortunate thing about wanting to buy a military ring is that there are not many dealers out there that offer them. The good thing is that you can find them on the internet. There are many internet dealers so finding a military ring there is not much of a problem.

    There are many dealers on the internet which leaves you with the question of which ones are reputable. The one thing that I look for is a written guarantee. Will the dealer offer you a lifetime warranty? If his product is a good one he won’t have a problem doing so.

    The next thing that I look for is accessibility. Do they make it easy to get in touch with them or do they go through pains to keep their relationship with you informal? Will they allow you to contact them by telephone or do they give you an e mail address and never return your messages? If the dealer yakes pains to avoid contact with you a red flag should pop up.

    Click the following link in order to view the many design choices available and to begin the ordering process. Sell military Rings

  33. The Vietnam War was a turning point for our ground troops in that it required the US to develop many new tactics in order to adapt as well as new and different equipment to enable us to do what we needed to do. The jungle environment and guerilla tactics required the US to make major adjustments in its tactics and doctrine.

    It was also a turning point for all pilots regardless of the branch that they served in. Army pilots were trained to fly helicopters because it was discovered that they were well suited to transport troops and material through the jungles of Vietnam. They were also good for transporting troops around the jungle to apply force wherever it needed to be applied.

    Air Force and Navy pilots had to change their fighting tactics and strategies to fight the Soviet made Mig’s that the Vietnamese and Soviet pilots were using. The US had many equipment and weapons issues to start the war. They learned that they had to reoutfit the aircraft that they did have in order to successfully fight the war.

    Every war causes positive change in that new equipment and weapons have to be developed. Technology really began to be developed during this war and since then we have learned that we need to continue to strive to remain technologically superior.

    Click on the following link to view some of the many pilot’s rings that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your new ring. The Vietnam Pilot's Ring 

  34.    One way to build your military ring is to go to our web site and follow the prompts. They will guide you through the process step by step. Most of our customers say that they find the process of designing their own military ring to be quick and easy. There are several different categories of designs to choose from including side panel designs, laser vue designs, the wording that you place around the stone, the stone colors, and the color shields which are placed on the ring under the side panels.

    The designs that you create for yourself include all of the writing that you place on your ring to include the engraving that goes inside of your ring, and the writing that you place above your side panels.

    This gives you a tremendous number of options for your military ring. I always advise my customers to take their time to insure that they get the best combination of possible designs. You ideally want your military ring to tell a story about the time that you were in the military. You can build a military ring that tells the exact story that you want it to tell if you make smart decisions about the custom work that you need on it.

    The best thing about all of the options that we offer is that they are free. They won't cost you a dime so i advise my customers to really load their rings.

    Click the following link in order to view the different options that are available to you and to begin the process of building your military ring. Build your own Military Ring

  35. Every military ring that our customers create is a classic because they are all custom designed military rings. We have placed a lot of work into providing you with as many options as possible for your military ring. 

    You create your ring to be exactly what you want it to be. You don’t have to settle for something that we decided to create for you. When you buy a military ring off the shelf you may not get quite the ring that you want. When you design the ring yourself you have something that is unique to you and no one else.

    Click the following link to see the designs that we have avaliable for you to choose from to create your classic military ring and to begin the process of designing a personal ring which tells your unique story. Classic Military Rings

  36.    A military emblem is a design that depicts a military unit, place, object, or event. The military emblems that we refer to here are the ones that we have created for our military ring customers.

    The first place that you can place an emblem is inside of the stone that you choose. This design is called a laser vue design because it is etched in the stone. We have hundreds of these designs for you to choose from. They range from every branch of the military to just about every poossible job title and description. We even have a large number of non military emblems that you can chose from also.

    Our non military emblems extend to our side panel designs also. You get to choose two of these designs (one for each side of your ring). They range from unit emblems, to equipment, to historical events, to military campaigns. Once again there is a large selection for you to choose from. The beauty of creating your military ring is that you combine all of the emblems available to create the perfect military ring for you. You don't have to take the ring that someone else created for you. You create your ring to tell the story of your own personal life.

    You can view many of the different designs and begin the process of ordering your military ring by clicking the following link. The Military Emblem Ring

  37. One thing that happened in the war in Iraq that hadn't happened in other wars was thay female soldiers began finding themselves engaged in firefights. Women have served in combat before but this is the first time that American females were exposed to direct enemy fire.

    This did not happen by design but it was inevitable that one day it would. The reason that it did happen was because the war moved so quickly and covered such a large area that units became intermingled. Front line US combat troops pushed their way very quickly into the rear of the Iraqi army so that rear echelon American troops who normally don’t see action were exposed to front echelon Iraqi combat troops.

    There were also several US women taken captive during this war. They were eventually rescued and brought back home safely. The US found that the women performed very well and there is more consideration being given to placing women troops in front line combat units. I say that if they want it that bad let them go for it.

    The US began to use women in Afghanistan because when men searched female civilians it crossed cultural lines and caused problems. Women were used for this and much of the cultural tensions were removed.

    Click on the following link to view the women’s rings and designs that we offer and to begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Service Rings for Women

  38. The US military is the greatest military in the world. We have the best technology available which makes the biggest difference in the quality of the military but there is another factor also. The other factor is that US troops are trained to think independantly and solve problems on their own. Our troops are not more physically fit then those of other countries but we have the best training techniques and we employ the best tactics.

    US commanders don’t need to worry about what their troops will do when they are not present there with them. US troops will follow their orders to the letter but when they run into a tight situation they won’t just give up and allow themselves to be overwhelmed. They will adapt to the adversity and figure out a way to overcome. This is a major reason that they are always victorious in battle.

    The typical military strategy is to kill the enemy leadership so that the troops won’t have a clear direction of what to do. Most troops from other armies will be totally lost without their senior leadership. When their officers are gone they will do nothing because they can't think for themselves. American troops are taught to think and execute orders more from the intent of the person who gave it rather than blind obediance. US troops know what is expected of them and won’t wait to be told. This makes a tremendous difference during combat because precious time is lost when troops are inactive who could have been doing something to further the winning cause. In my opinion these are the two biggest factors which makes our military so great. Click the following link to begin the process of ordering your custom military ring. USA Military Rings 

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  39. If you wish to go online to build a custom military ring we have set up a web site which will help you to do so. The process of beginning to build your ring is laid out step by step and all that you have to do is to follow the prompts. Very few people have a problem understanding what the site requires but if you do have a problem call us and we will be more than happy to help you out..

    You can build the ideal ring to tell the story of the time that you spent serving our great country. Take the time to write down everything that you want your ring to say about you and your time in service, then go to the web site and choose the designs which help you to say what you want it to say. The most important thing that you need to do is to map out the direction that you want to take with your ring, then build the ring of your dreams. Click on the following link in order to begin the ordering process.  Buy Military Rings Online 

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  40. Most people who shop for military rings shop for them online. The reason for this is because most dealers who sell the rings are located on or very near to a military base. Many people who may have been in the military but are no longer serving may have moved to a place that is not very close to a military base and many of them continue to shop on base. They too have easy access so finding a military ring is not much of a problem for them either. The solution for the rest of the population who want to purchase a military ring is to look online to place their order. 

    There are many people who want to purchase the military ring as a gift for a friend or loved one who has served in the US Armed Forces. In most of these situations those people have to go online to find a ring also because they just don’t know where else to look.

    Military rings are not common objects because they appeal to a small per cent of the population but the customers who prefer them generally cherish them because they represent memories of a time that was very important to them.

    You can purchase a military ring whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. You can purchase your ring whether you were a career soldier or you just served for one tour of duty. Click on the following link to preview the ring designs that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your new custom military ring. Shop for US Military Rings 

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  41.     A military ring is always a good option for you to use to help you share your military experiences with the rest of the world. The world doesn’t know what you went through while you were in the military, nor do they know what you have accomplished until you use a military ring to show them. A ring often serves as a conversation piece because people will take note and ask you about the different designs that you use on your ring.

    Show them with pride by creating your own custom military ring. The beauty of owning a custom military ring is that you are the one who chooses the design work that it will display to the rest of the world. You don’t have to settle for the options that someone else decides to create for you when you purchase a predesigned military ring. You are in total control and your new ring looks exactly the way that you want it to look. I always recommend to our customers that they take their time and consider the options that they want to include on their military ring.

    The decision to purchase a military ring is an important one and people will see the ring that you have purchased wherever you go. Click on the following link to go to our products page and begin the process of ordering your new custom military ring. Military Rings for Sale

  42. The First Sergeant is the top ranking noncommissioned officer in a company sized unit. He is the top sergeant that his troops call him “Top.” The name of top applies even if the First Sergeant is a woamn but she will probably be referred to by the more formal term of “First Sergeant” rather than the name “Top.”

    The First Sergeant is responsible for the morale and welfare of all of the enlisted personnel under his or her command and has been around for quite a while so he is more experienced than any of the other people in the unit to include the unit commander. He is the glue that holds everything together in the unit.

    Units can function without many of their members but without the first Sergrant a unit will struggle. An excellent First Sergeant will make a mediocre unit good.

    If you want to place your 1Sgt rank inside the stone of your new ring then you can do so. This is just one of the many options that you can use to create your new ring. In order to view the available designs and begin the ordering process click on the following link. The First Sergeant's Retirement ring

  43. I served in the military as an Artilleryman so I don’t know much at all about aviators except that we were always happy to see them flying overhead to engage enemy troops in front of us in combat. As a Forward Observer I had the duty of calling in and coordinating air support for our maneuver units. Air support was always used for the large targets such as troop concentrations which needed to be broken up before our ground troops could engage them. 

    In the movie ”An Officer and a Gentleman” Sergeant Foley thought that Navy wings were better than Air Force wings. I don’t know which is better but as a ground pounder I didn’t care where the planes were from as long as they were on our side. I know that I was always glad to see them.

    I do know that flying a Navy aircraft is much more difficult to take off and land when they are based on an aircraft carrier so I know that their training has to be more intense in that respect. I know that the Air Force takes care of the close support for maneuver forces on the ground so maybe their training is more intense in that way. 

    The life of an aviator has to be a complex life because they have to be able to operate complicated equipment and make split second decisions that have to be right the first time. there is no room for a do over.

    Aviators are known for the rings that they wear and we continue the tradition by offering a wide range of options. Click the following link to see our Navy Ring designs and to begin the process of ordering your military ring. The Navy Aviation Ring 

  44. The Airborne Ranger is the elite when it comes to Army Infantry troops. Many troops will attend these service schools even if they never actually serve in a Ranger or Airborne unit. Once you have completed these schools you can be assigned to one of these types of units. If that happens you have to be prepared to perform all duties that that unit may be required to perform. There is no grace period. You have to be ready to go. If you are a Ranger assigned to a Ranger unit you will invariably have to be a Paratrooper also because that unit may be called on at any time to go into a hostile situation and the method of employment may just have to be by parachute.

    We have designs for both of these service schools if you want to use them on your new military ring. You ca place your jump wings inside the stone or you can choose them as a side panel design. If you are a Master Blaster we have those wings also.

    You can also place the Ranger Tab in the center of your stone. If you served in a Ranger Regiment we have the Regimental crests also. Click on the following link to see these designs and to begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Design an Airborne Ranger Ring 

  45. The US Marine Corps is a self contained entity in that when it oes into combat all of its component parts arte organic. In other words all of the different combat and support units operate as one unit all of the time. The advantage of this is that they live and trian together 24/7 so they are very familiar with each other. The supporting artillery knows the tactics of the task Force Commander so they can anticipate what he will do in every situation. The maintenance teams know the habits of the units that they support. They will also be familiar with them enough to know when to anticipate problems and breakdowns.

    There are many different types of aviators in the Corps which range from chopper pilots to fighter pilots. They are used to flying for the units that they help so they can anticipate problems and reactto situations before they happen.

    Many of the aircraft that they Marines are unique because  the corps has a unique mission. The Osprey is one and the Harrier is another so Marine Aviators have to have unique training.

    The primary all purpose fighter aircraft that the Corps uses is the Harrier Jump Jet. Its called a Jump Jet because it can take off vertically. The advantage of this is that it doesn’t need a long runway to take off and land. This makes it possible for it to take off from clearings in the jungle or whatever small piece of land that it has to use.

    Another specialized piece of equipment that the Marine Corps uses is the Ofsprey which is a helicopter that can use its propellers to take off and land like a chopper but converts to be able to fly like a prop plane after it clears the place where it is taking off from. It is used to ferry troops and equipment in and out of battle so the concept is the same.

    Click the following link to see the designs that we have available for your USMC Aviator’s Ring and to order your new ring. The USMC Aviator's Ring

  46. The Army relies more on helicopters for its aviation purposes because they have found that helicopters work wonders for their purposes in the field. They don't need runways in order to take off and land so they can operate very closely to  the front lines where they are needed. They can also perform a variety of missions ranging from close air support to transporting troops and equipment around the battlefield.

    The Army and Air Force work very closely together on the modern battlefield. The Army relies very heavily on close air support from Air Force Aviators during battle as well as from its organic helicopter pilots..

    The Air Force also does its own thing when it engages targets beyond the range of trops on the groung. The end result of what it does is to soften enemy targets for theg round troops. In order to see the aviation designs that we offer click on the following link. The US Army Aviation Ring

  47.    The militay ring is an heirloom that every serious serviceman or woman owns because it tells the story of their time in service. The military ring can be worn everyday or just kept for future generations to enjoy.

    Many of our customers will purchase a ring after they have completed basic or specialty training or at the time of their retirement. A good many of the rings that we sell are sold as gifts. When wives buy these rings most times it is after the troop has come back from a deployment, as a birthday gift, a Christmas gift, or at the time of retirement or exiting the service

    We offer you a lifetime guarantee on every ring that we offer along with a long list of different design options. Click on the following link to go to our web site and order your ring or just to browse through the list of available designs. US Military Rings

  48.    A custom military ring is a ring that you design by choosing from the different design options that we have created for you. When you finish designing your ring you will have something that no one else in the world has because no one has the same military experiences.

    A custom ring tells a story which is unique to you and no one else. You can use your ring as an heirloom for the generations of your family to come after you so that your story will always be told. Regardless of whether you choose to wear your ring everyday or just hold onto it your story will be on display for the world to know.

    You could purchase a ring right off the shelf but it wouldn’t tell your own story the way that the custom military ring does. Click on the following link to take a look at the designs available and to begin the process of ordering your ring. /store/2196602/products

  49.   The Army First Sergeant is affectionately known to the troops in his company or battery as “Top,” which is short for top sergeant. He or she is the senior non commissioned officer (enlisted person) in the unit and is respected by the troops, sergeants, and officers alike. The company unit normally contains from 60 to 150 troops depending on the type of unit that it is and the strength level.   

    The First Sergeant is responsible for the overall health and welfare of the troops in the unit. His major interactions each day are with the unit commander and non commissioned officers. He will interact with the troops but when he or she does so it is normally done at the unit level. If it is done individually it will probably be for disciplinary or administrative action. 

    The First Sergeant is the most experienced Sergeant in the unit and is really the person who really runs the show. The commander gives his guidance but it normally is done through the First Sergeant who organizes the unit and makes things happen through the unit's non commissioned officers. The person who attains this rank has to be dedicated because it is probably the hardest job in the Army. Some jobs are hard when the unit goes to the field and easy while in garrison but the First Sergeant is under constant pressure. His days begin before anyone else's and he is usually working long after most of the troops are gone.

    The First Sergeant rank is available as a laser vue design and most of them choose their design when they create their own custom military ring. Click the following link in order to view the custom design work available to you and to begin the process of ordering your ring. The First Sergeant's Ring

  50.     The Combat Infantry Badge is awarded to every Army Infantryman who has come under hostile fire during a combat operation. We probably have more recipients of this honor now than at any other time in history because of the operations which occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. This design is available for you as a laser vue design for your military ring.

    This is an award which is respected throughout the army as it well should be. We have had more non Infantrymen experiencing combat than ever before because the nature of modern warfare has changed so much that many times lines of battle on the ground become blurred. When this happens troops who have non combat specialties may have to engage in firefights.

    This badge is one of the many designs that we have available for you to use to design your Army Infantry Ring. Click the following link to view the designs and begin the ordering process. The Combat Infantry Ring 

  51.   More regular people are probably familiar with the F-16 fighter aircraft than any other type of military aircraft. Most civilians don’t really have an idea off the capabilities of this aircraft but all recognize the name when they hear it. This is probably because the F-16 has been around for so long and we have all heard about many of the exploits that it has been responsible for.

    You that have served as a F-16 piot, or have been on any type of crew regarding this war plane can use the F-16 side panel design that we have available to construct an F-16 Pilot's Ring. 

    The pilot gets most of the recognition because he is tha person who operates this weapons system but there are many others who should get credit for what this aircraft has been capable of accomplishing. The pilot needs the services of a very large supporting cast to keep him alive and flying.

    You can proudly display the job that you have accomplished with this aircraft by clicking the following link and following the ordering steps. The F-16 Pilot's Ring 

  52. The Infantry troop is the heart of the Army because his job is what war is all about. The rest of the Army in a sense exists to support the Infantry Soldier. The Infantry is known as the “Queen of Battle” in military circles because it is the main instrument used to control the battlefield.

    Infantry troops are necessary in order to win a battle. You can use airpower and missiles to break up troop formations but in the end you need Infantry troops to root out enemy resistance and win the war.

    Infantry troops can be inserted anywhere on the battlefield in order to cause havoc in the enemys rear or around his headquarters. Rangers are also used to disrupt enemy activities and command and control in his rear areas. When this can be done successfully it has a negative effect on his front line operations. Sometimes it can make the difference between winning and losing the battle. The job of Special Forces is to go into his rear areas and train civilians to fight and resist which help the front line troops to a great degree. 

    The modern Infantry can be airlifted to just about any place on the battlefield where he can strike deeply and quickly and be quickly removed to fight somewhere else on the battlefield.

    Heavy Infantry troops use modern heavy vehicles and weapons to provide punch on the front lines. The may be used to place steady heavy pressure on the front lines of the enemy troops that they encounter. Their purpose is to gain and hold ground, or to just destroy enemy troops and equipment.

    Whether you served with light or heavy Infantry we have ring designs that will help you to tell the story of the time that you served in the military. Click the following link in order to take a look at the different designs that we have available and to order your ring. The Army Infantry Ring

  53.     Women serve in all branches of the US Armed forces and perform just about every job that the men perform. There is talk about including women in combat units. The Marines are about to begin training women in their infantry school. I don't think that they plan to use women in combat but this will be good training because women have found themselves caught in the midst of firefights in recent conflicts. Women have performed admirably in firefights in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    The reason that women have found themselves included in combat is because the war was a different type of war. The front lines often became blurred and forces became intermingled. When this happened women often found themselves involved in firefights. The military has normally kept women in support units rather than front line units to keep them away from combat but this tactic is no longer viable.

    The women’s ring is called the Ladies Freedom Ring and is a petite version of the mens Freedom Ring. Click on the following link in order to view the ring, the designs available, and to begin the ordering process. Find a Military Ring for Women 

  54. We offer two different styles of military rings for men. They are the Freedom Military Ring which has an oval face and the Independance Military Ring which has an oblong or slightly rectangular face.

    Both these rings are the same price so price won’t be a factor in determining which of them that you want to purchase. Just determine which of these styles that you like best and take it from there. Most of our male customers will choose the Independance Ring but those who sem to be more traditional seem to prefer the Freedom Ring style.

    You can also place the same amount of custom design work on each of the rings also and this doesn’t cost you any extra money. We include all the designs that you may want to get in the price of the ring. We won't try to nickel and dime you for the work that should be included in the proce of your ring.

    The two styles are also available for all branches of service so you won’t have a problem regardless of the branch of the military that you served in or the job that you performed. Click the following link in order to be able to see and begin the process of ordering your military ring. Find a Military Ring for Men

  55. Military emblems are the side panel designs that you can get when you purchase a military ring. Most of them are full color emblems while some don’t have the epoxy added to them. Military emblems are the pictures that tell the stories about different branches, units, ships, etc. The military Emblem is the base that you build your military ring around. 

    We have created military emblems for each branch of military service and many of the weapons and weapons systems that the military uses.

    We have also done them to represent different military campaigns that our troops have been involved in and many historical places such as Tun Tavern, and events such as the raising of the US flag at Iwo Jima.

    Click on the following link to go to our products page so that you can view the available designs and to begin the process of ordering your military ring. Buy a Military Emblem Ring

  56.    A custom made military ring is a military ring that you design based on your own tastes, preferences, and experiences. You choose the designs that you want to place on your ring from a list of artwork which has already been created rather then just pick out a ring that someone else has decided is right for you.

    You choose the designs that tell the story that you want to be told as you build your ring one design at a time. When the final brick has been put in place you have a unique work of art that works only for you.

    There is no need to attempt to crete new designs because we have covered all of the bases for you. When you choose from the custom artwork available you save the expense of paying for a design which has to be created from scratch.

    You can create a custom made military ring regardless of the branch of service that you were in or the palce that you served. You can create your ring to tell the story of the vehicle or other piece of equipment that you operated or maintained while you were in the service.

    Click on the following link to see the custom designs that we have for you and to begin the process of creating your military ring. Custom made Military Rings

  57.   Thank God for medics. They are the troops in military units that are never really thought about until they are needed. It doesn't seem to be important to anyone what their name is because they will respond to the uttered command "MEDIC." Good medics take their jobs very seriously and patch up injuries from the troops drunken antics to actual battlefield injuries.

    If you served in the medical field while in the military whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard we have all of the custom design work available for you to create a Military Medical Ring.

    It doesn’t matter if you were a combat medic, served in a field medical hospital or aid station, or served on a post hospital we can accomodate you. The job that you performed and the service that you gave to the military was both critical and valuable. You can use the military ring in order to tell the story of the time that you spent in military service. In order to review the available designs and begin the ordering process click on the following link. Military Medical Rings

  58. Women serve in all branches of the military and perform just about as many duties as the men. There are still some crevices of the military that remain but they may soon actually begin serving in combat units. There has been recent talk about whether of not women should be allowed to serve in combat units. The wars in the Middle East have proven that women will stand their ground in firefights and the Marines are opening up combat training to female Marines. If you are a woman and you sre looking to serve in a combat unit more power to you.

    You can choose either yellow or white gold, sterling silver, or celestrium for your ring. We also give you a lifetime warranty with your ring and if you grow out of it you can get it resized for free.

    They are available in either mens or womens styles and for all branches of service. One feature which is unique to the gold rings is that you have the choice to add antiquing or to stick with the natural finish.

    Go to our web site by clicking the following link to see the designs that are available to you and to begin the ordering process. Military Ladies Rings

  59. Submariners are a special breed of individuals. Not everyone can remain in an enclosed submarine for long periods of time knowing that if the hull is compromised they will all drown. One thing that you can't have and be a submariner is a fear of closed in places. 

    The first submariners who actually were used during combat were US Sailors used during the Civil War. Most times they didn’t make it back because submarines were so crudely designed and difficult to pilot. These days we have nuclear powered submarines which are able to remain at sea for extremely long periods of time. They can also remain underwater for long periods of time without having to surface.

    We honor the submariners past and present with submariner side panel designs on our military rings. If you are a submariner or someone interested in creating a military ring for a submariner click the following link to view the designs that we have and to begin the ordering process. Order a Submariner's Ring

  60. The tank was first introduced to land warfare during WWI. The reasons for its in troduction were founded in the need to be able to advance on enemy positions during the trench warfare of that time period. The concept of the military tank started thousands of years ago when Hannibal who was an African General would put armor on elephants and run them through enemy lines. The concept continued with the use of cavalry troops who would ride their mounts through enemy formations of troops on the ground.

    During WWI who were protected by the heavy armor of the tank were able to get close to the enemy and breach their lines without being killed in the process. This allowed advances on the battlefield and served to break the stalemate of the warfafe which was static until that time.

    Modern tanks use modern technology to help them acquire and defeat targets along with advanced optics and several different types of armor  for their protection.

    Click the following link to view the different options that are available to you to use to design your ring and to begin the process of building a new tankers ring. The Tanker's Ring

  61. The 14kt gold military ring is one of the best selling rings that we have. People who are really serious will often order the 14kt gold ring because they wantto use it as an heirloom. We sell more 14kt gold rings to our customers who have are retiring because then is the time for a serious ring to remember the time that they spent in the military.

    These rings come in either yellow or white gold which cost the same. We also give you a lifetime warranty with your ring and if you grow out of it you can get it resized for free.

    They are available in either mens or womens styles and for all branches of service. One feature which is unique to the gold rings is that you have the choice to add antiquing or to stick with the natural finish.

    The white gold ring that you see here has the antiquing added to it. The antiquing gives it an aged finish and makes the custom design on the side panel stand out much better. These rings can also be ordered with a natural finish. The natural finish is shiny and draws attention to the ring while it minimizes the effects of the design.

    Go to our web site to see some of the other designs that are available to you and to begin the ordering process. The Custom 14kt Gold Military Ring

  62. An Aircraft Carrier is akin to a small city in that it has a fairly decent population. Because the mission of a carrier is so diverse and complicated it by nature has to have troops from all specialties serving aboard.

    The job of the carrier is to transport Naval Aircraft to a point close enough to where they can effectively influence the outcome of the battle but in order for it to perform this function it’s crew has to be able to perform a myriad of tasks which support the mission. For example they need medical personnel to care for the sick, cooks, engineers, mechanice, firemen, loaders etc. etc.

    Regardless of what you did while you were assigned to carrier duty you can create your own military ring to tell the story. You can combine the carrier side panel design with some of the other specialty design to produce the ring that you want to have. Your custom military is unique to your experiences and should be different.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you have questions. Click the following link to preview the designs that we have for you and to begn the ordering process. Aircraft Carrier Ring

  63. If you notice the word crewman in the title I hope that you noticed that we didn’t specify the particular equipment or weapon that you serve on as a crewman. Thats because it doesn’t matter. We can help you create a military ring regardless of the type crewman that you were.

    The first thing that you need to do is choose your branch of service that you are in or that you served in.

    Once you have chosen the branch you can go on to design the other aspects of your military ring. You can choose one of the side panels that designates the post or division that you served in. If you want to place the name and designation of the individual unit that you were in we have provided space for this on the side panel above your design.

    Click on the following link in order to see the options and designs that are available to you and to begin the ordering process. Crewman's Ring

  64. If you were an F-15 pilot or ever served as a crewman on the F-15 you can use the designs that we have available to create a military ring especially for you.

    It doesn’t matter where you served or when. You can tell the story of your time in service and show your pride in the F-15.

    There are other designs that you can combine with the F-15 design to tell the rest of your story such as laser vue designs which go inside of the stone and the engraving that you can choose to say what you want it to say.

    Click the following link in order to view the designs available and to begin the ordering process. F-15 Pilot's Ring 

  65. The helicopter is a unique aircfaft which is also very versatile. It’s use in warfare became evident during the Vietnam War because its versatility made it a good piece of equipment to use for fighting in the jungles of Vietnam.

    The helicopter is ideal for transporting troops and equipment around the battlefield where the terrain is rough, mountainous, or overgrown such as the jungle. It can land and take off from a small clearing so there is little preparation needed to create a place suitable for it to take off from and land. Many times troops on the ground were able to clear off an area big enough to land a chopper within minutes. It can be used to quickly evacuate wounded troops from the battlefield or quickly project force to an area where it is needed.

    We have many different designs for various helicopters which are used by different branches of the military. Click on the following link to see the design that pertains to you. The Helicopter Pilot's Ring

  66. It is possible to design a ring like the same one that you see in the picture here online. We have done everything that we possibly can to give you every possible design to choose from and make the web site extremely easy to navigate. If you just follow the steps you can use this web site to design the perfect military ring.

    Notice the excellent quality and detail of the ring in the picture. It is a celestrium ring so it looks identical to 14kt white gold. You can choose to get the goldtone celestrium ring which looks identical to 14kt yellow gold if you like or you may choose to get the real gold ring. All of the custom work that you see on the ring is free of charge. This particular ring happens to be loaded with just about all of the custom work possible.

    The designs that you see here are just a few of the designs that we have available. In order to view more of them and begin the ordering process click the following link. Design your Ring Online

  67. 10kt gold is an excellent metal choice for a military ring. The best thing about it is that it is tough and durable. 10kt gold wears better than 14kt, or higher gold content because it is harder. This gold contains just a little bit more alloy which gives it its strength.

    These rings can be ordered in white or yellow gold depending on the preference of the wearer. The price of both of the metals is the same. You can also get all of the custom work available on each ring so the color that you select won’t have a bearing on how you will be able to use the ring.

    These rings come with a lifetime warranty so you can rest assured that you recieve the best quality and workmanship. Always check with the dealer before you order your ring to see if he will offer you this guarantee. If he is confident about his product this shouldn’t be a problem.

    Click on the following link to view our ring web site and begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Custom 10kt Gold Military Ring

  68. Celestrium is the most common metal that people use to design their custom military ring. Most of my younger customers will choose this ring because it fits in with a tight budget and it comes with a lifetime warranty. The celestrium ring is tough and durable. I will reccomend it to my customers who want to wear their military ring every day because it is so tough. I have sold these rings to mechanics and other troops who really work with their hands and have never had a major problem as far as wear and tear are concerned.

    There are two types of celestrium. The regular celestrium ring has the appearance of 14kt white gold. They look so much alike that I have a hard time distinguishing between the two metals. This is good because no one will know that the ring isn’t a gold ring unless you tell them. If someone is trifling enough to make a fuss about it one way or another I wouldn't deal with them anyway. 

    The second type of celestrium is a goldtone celestrium. This ring looks like 14kt yellow gold because it has a 14kt gold overlay. Both these rings come with antiquing which gives them a deep rich aged look.

    Celestrium is a jeweller’s alloy which is composed mainly of stainless steel although there are some other metals added. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Custom Celestrium Military Ring

  69. Designing a military ring online is quite easy to do. There are many web sites that make it simple. These sites are constructed with the ease of use by you the customer in mind.

    These sites will lead you through the ordering process step by step and allow you to choose from a wide variety of customization at each level.

    The difficulty that some customers have is deciding which design or designs to choose. My advice to you is that you need to decide beforehand how you want to configure your ring to tell the story that you want it to tell. When you it that way it is easier to put your ring together quickly.

    You can choose options for your ring from a wide variety of available designs. Call us if you need assistance navigating through the web site or with the custom designs that are available. Click on the following link to begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Online Ring Designs

  70. There are so many different events that can be commemorated from the Vietnam War because that war was so unusual. This war marked a turning point in the way hat we had to fight becsuse our forces had to learn to deal with guerilla type operations. We eventually adapted with tactics and equipment but didn't win the war because our hearts weren't in it. 

    If you or a loved one were a veteran of this war we certainly have many different options that you can choose from to design your military ring. You choose whatever you need to make your ring tell the story that you want it to tell. Call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you in the design of your new custom military ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Military Rings

  71. You can order a military service ring regardless of the branch of the military that you served in. We have developed many new ring designs over the years to include designs for every branch of service. The purpose of the military service ring is to serve as an heirloom of the time that you served your country. You can use it as a keepsake for future years or you can choose to wear it everyday.

    The good thing about being able to design your own ring is that you are not stuck to the choices that the ring maker gives you as you are on a premade ring. You choose from the many available designs that we have produced and fit them together for your own purpose.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you have questions about the design of your military ring and we will be more than happy to help you. Click on the following link th begin the ordering process. Military Service Rings to Order

  72. Stainless steel is the main ingredient of our celestriun ring, but is mixed with other alloys to give you the superior product that we offer. These rings come with a lifetime warranty and never need to be cleaned. They will never turn, rust, or fade for as long as you own your ring. Jewellers love this ring because it is east to work with as far as casting and molding, and they are super tough. These rings are superior to gold in their toughness, look exactly alike, and cost a lot less. 

    These rings can be ordered in a goldtone or a white gold look alike and look exactly like the metal that they replace. I can tell the difference between the actual gold ring and the real metal but most people can't because they don't work with these rings every day. Even so it takes me a few seconds to distinguish the difference.

    You can wear them everyday without having to worry about wear and tear. You can wear them to work every day and with casual or dress clothing.  We will work with you on a layaway plan if you need to do so. Just call us at 912-877-4734 to arrange terms. Click on the following link in order to begin the ordering process. Where to find Stainless Steel Military Jewelry?

  73. Aviation Rings are available to those who have servd in this field whether they were a pilot or not. Is you were a crewman or aviation mechanic you can create a military ring to tell the story of the part that you have played in supporting military aviation.

    There are many types of aircraft along with pilots to fly them. Each craft has to have personned who have been trained specifically to maintain and operate it. We have created custom military ring designs to commemorate many of these aircraft which you can mix with other designs in order to create your military aviation ring. 

    You can choose an emblem which shows the type of craft that you flew, maintained, on or helped to operate. We give you plenty of room to ad lib on our rings so that you can add whatever details that you desire to add. Click on the following link to see all of the available options for your ring. If you have any difficulties putting a ring together call us at 912-877-4734. Where to find Aviation Jewelry?

  74. There are many mysterious stories concerning servicemen and women who have turned up missing in battle and yet there are many Americans who have turned up missing who have never been accounted for.

    There have been rumors of servicemen being held captive and forced to live a life of hard labor working in some foriegn country in labor or concentration camps. This does not seem too far fetched for me to believe. I know that the North Koreans farm their people out to work in Soviet labor camps. If they will do this to their own people I'm sure that they won't hesitate to do the same thing to oue servicemen who have been captured during war.

    The POW/MIA side panel design was created to honor the missing and to be a reminder that they need to be accounted for. We should not rest until every individual who is not accounted for has been found and their remains have been identified.

    We sll this design to many of our customers who know of someone who has a loved one missing or has a loved one or family member missing themselves. Click the following link to get more information on how to order a POW/MIA ring. The POW?MIA Ring

  75. Every branch of the military utilizes pilots in some way, shape, or form. The military pilot is vital to the success of the military because of the variety of missions that they perform.

    When we think of the pilot we tend to just think about dropping bombs and dog fights but believe aviation goes much farther than that.

    Pilots are needed to transport the wounded, move troops and equipment, and gather intelligence just to name a few. There are so many classifications of pilots and aircraft that it is not possible to list them all. We can accomodate you however regardless of the type duty that you performed. If you were a pilot or part of an aircrew we do have current designs for many of the different aircraft that the military offers. Look through our available designs and custom work to determine which is best for you.

    If you need to find out about other available options when you get ready to design your custom military ring please call us at 912-877-4734. To begin the process of ordering your ring click the following link. Where to buy a Pilot's Ring?

  76.   There were two different military operations which would make you an Iraq Veteran. They were Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Desert Storm was actually a larger operation because it involved more active duty US troops and allies but there were probably more veterans created in Operation Iraqi Freedom because it lasted for years.

    Desert Storm signaled a change in the way that we conduct modern warfare because we used smart bombs very effectively during this conflict. This war showed the world the advantages of using advanced technology and the advantages that it gives us during wartime. In Operation Iraqi Freedom we discovered that we didn’t need to amass a huge number of troops to overwhelm by sheer numbers. We learned that we could use superior technology and tactics to multiply the power of our troops on the ground.

    Troops had to really adjust to changing conditions during Iraqi Freedom after the regime of Saddam Hussein was toppled. They had to change from the role of being soldiers to the role of civil policemen. Eventually the new Iraqi government was propped up so that it could stand on its own and the story of that operation became recent history.

    Just as the event is now history there is an individual history for each and every troop who participated in this event. The custom military ring is the way that you display your involvement in this event to the world. Click on the following link to see the designs available to you and to begin the ordering process. Iraq Veterans Rings

  77. The training for aviators is different depending on which branch of military service that they are a part of. The one thing that sets Naval Aviators apart from those of other services is that they have to learn how to take off and land from a moving platform. This takes reaction time and judgement to a whole new level. they have to perform all of the other tasks that aviators have to perform also which is hard enough to begin with. Then to top this off they have to learn how to land on carriers at night. That has to take nerves of steel.

    Naval aviators who operate from aircraft carriers are extremely important because they are the power that the US Navy is able to project anywhere in the world. They have to be capable of landing and taking off either in the daytime or at night on their carrier in adverse weather conditions. They give our military the option to be able to project sustained air power anywhere in the world. The Air Force needs to have land bases somewhere nearby in order to keep pressure on the enemy, but the Navy can do so with impunity from the sea. 

    We have various designs for US ships and aircraft and if you wish to create your own military ring you can choose them to tell the story of your time inservice. Call us with your questions and comments at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to entertain them. Click on the following link to begin the process of ordering your Men's Naval Aviator Rings

  78. Operation Enduring Freedom is the operation that has been ongoing in Afghanistan and Pakistan for a decade now and seems to be coming to an end as far as the involvement of most US troops is concerned. There have been some operations in other countries which could be classified as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom also.

    This operation has cost the US billions of dollars in costs and thousands of human lives. If we allow the country to fall back into anarchy aftr the majority of our troops have departed all of our time and efforts and lost lives will have been for nothing.

    Our troops who have participated in this operation have accomplished a herculean task by adapting to the rugged terrain and different tactics required to fight this type of war. They learned to fight in new and innovative ways and to use the new technology that was developed to insure the victory. They learned to defeat enemy guerilla type tactics such as IED's and ambushes by Taliban and al Qaeda. 

    There are several designs which have been created to commemorate that great war. If you are a veteran of that war these choices are available to you to use in the creation of your own custom military ring. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need help designing your new ring. Click the following link to view some of the products that we have available and to begin the ordering process. Afghanistan Veterans Rings

  79. This war was a radical departure from everything that we knew war to be at that particular time. Our troops had to quickly adapt to the guerilla tactics that the Viet Cong used. Much of our heavy equipment just didn’t work very well in the jungle because of many different factors, especially the weather. New technology was often flawed and caused many friendly troops to also lose their lives.

    We have several side panel designs that were created specifically for the Vietnam War for you to chose from when you construct your memorial ring. We have a few which are not even shown on the web site or in the catalog. Please call us if you have any problem creating your Vietnam Memorial ring at 912-877-4734. click on the following link to view the designs and begin the ordering process. Find a Vietnam Memorial Ring

  80. The active duty troop is the troop who is an full time military troop. He or she can be called up at any time to go and serve the United States. They have to maintain a state of readiness and they have to keep their equipment ready to go also. The man or woman on active duty has to maintain a certain level of physical fitness, technical proficiency, health, and reliability in order to remain on active duty.because no one knows when they will be called up to serve.

    Active duty units will train for combat all tear round because that is their job. They must remain ready to go anywhere in the world and engage in combat, therefore they have to maintain a high level of proficiency with their weapons and have to have an intimate knowledge about the tactics and weapons of the enemy.

    The active duty military ring can be designed to show the conflicts that these troops have served in and to tell the story of their experiences while serving. If you want to get an idea of the design work available for your choice of a new ring click on the following link. The Active Duty Military Ring

  81. We are in the business of helping our customers create custom military service rings to help them to tell the story of the time that they spent in service to their country. tell the story of your time spent serving your country as a part of the armed forces.

    You can order a service ring for yourself or for a loved one who has served in the armed forces whether they served in peacetime or during war. When you create your military service ring you can use it to tell the story of the time that you served, along with the places where you served and the events that you were a part of.

    Most of my customers will place their dates of service on the side panel of the ring. If they served in a certain campaign such as Operation Desert Storm they may place the days that they entered and left the campaign above the design which was created especially to represent it.

    Each campaign normally has a slogan which will serve best when it is placed on the side panel design that depicts the campaign. The slogan for Operation Iraqi Freedom was “Shock and Awe.” The slogan for Operation Enduring Freedom is “Never Forget.” You can decide to place one of the slogans on the ring if it applies to you or you may choose to do something totally different.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need help creating your custom military service ring. Click the following link to begin the design process. Military Service Rings to Order

  82. The military combat arms is the term that refers to every branch of the military whose primary job is to fight with and kill enemy soldiers. Combat arms units are any units that have tanks, artillery, infantry, and aircraft which fight enemy troops or aircraft. Their official mission is to close with and destroy the enemy.

    Ther will be non combat arms troops mixed into combat arms units. Their job is to support those troops who fight although they may be exposed to just as much danger just by association. These combat support troops are troops such as combat medics, cooks, mechanics, and truck drivers. Their service is just as essential because without their support the combat troops would not be able to fight for long. They are exposed to just as much danger during war so they have to maintain their fighting skills also.

    Mechanics help to get crippled and broken down combat vehicles and weapons back into action quickly where they can contribute to winning the battle.

    Medics are important to saving the lives of wounded troops so that they can get back into the battle also. The job of the combat medic is to treat minor injuries and to get troops with major injuries stabilized until they can be evacuated to a combat hospital and fixed up the right way. Medical personnel have gotten very good at getting sick and wounded soldiers to the rear quickly. This has accounted for the saving of more lives than any one other factor.

    Truck drivers are needed to transport ammunition, spare parts, petroleum, water and food to the combat troops from areas in the rear of the battlefield. They may also have to transport troops from the port or airfield to the assembly areas during the buildup to hostilities. They may have to be able to find and keep up with the front line units during fluid and fast moving combat operations. Front line units can’t afford to be held up waiting for supplies to reach them so supply units have to accurately forecast their needs. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have questions when you are designing your combat arms ring, or click the following link to begin the ordering process. Where to buy Combat Arms Rings? 

  83. All of the military rings that you see in the picture are antiqued. They have a dark patina which is added to them in the process of making them that gives a very special effect. The patina replaces the natural patina that comes with age and gives the ring an elegant classic look. It also makes the design work on the sides and in the stone of the ring stand out more.

    The other finish available for the military ring that you order is called a natural finish. It is a bright shiny finish that you would expect to see on new metal which has never been used or worn. The natural finish is available to you when you order 10 or 14kt white or yellow gold. The celestrium rings are all antiqued at the factory. A natural finish will eventually develop a patina over a long period of time if you don't clean it. The best way to maintain this finish is to use a polishing cloth every once in a while.

    Most customers will order the antiquing when they order their military ring because it just makes the design work look so much better. It takes the emphasis of the ring away from the ring itself and places it on the design work. Some customers just prefer the bright finish. This finish calls more attention to the ring itself rather than the design work that you have chosen. Your decision should be based on the effect that you want your ring to have on the people that see it.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance or have questions about the military rings. Click the following link in order to begin the ordering process. Antiqued Military Rings 

  84. We offer a wide variety of custom military rings and custom ring designs on our web site along with options for creating them. One thing that we do which is unique is that we do not charge you extra for the custom design work that you choose to place on your new ring.

    We always encourage our customers to load up their military ring and if you call us when you get ready to order we will be glad to show you different ways of doing so. We are just as excited as you are about your purchase and we want your new ring to be something that you will enjoy for the rest of your life. It can also be a heirloom that you can pass on from generation to generation to keep your memory alive.

    You can purchase a military ring regardless of the branch of the military that you have served in or the time that you served. If you are a peacetime veteran you can design your ring to tell the story of your peacetime accomplishments. If you are a war veteran you can use the ring to tell the story of the time that you spent serving your country during combat.

    Call us if you have any problems creating your new ring or if you have questions about the ring or the creation process. Click the following link to begin the ordering process.Military Rings for Sale

  85. There are so many different ways to design the perfect military ring that the only real limit is your own imagination. If you are willing to use your imagination there is nothing that you can't do.

    The first and most important thing that you can do is to decide what you want to place on your ring. Just decide how you want your ring to represent you or what you want it to show people who see it. You have to decide how you want to tell the story of your time in service then use your ring to tell the story.

    First decide what you want to say around the stone of your ring, the shape that you want the ring to be, the color of the stone, what you want the two side panels to show, what you want to say about each design that you choose as a side panel design, and what you want to put inside of the stone of your military ring. Once you have done this you have accomplished the basics.

    After this you must determine the engraving that you want inside of the ring and you will be ready to begin to put your ring together. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions. Click the following  link to review the different custom ring designs that we have available. How to Design a Classic Military Ring

  86. Troops that have served on active military duty are often rewarded for their time in service with medals and ribbons. These awards serve to display an act of series of actions that sets them apart in some way from pther troops in the military.

    An Active Duty Military Ring does the same thing in that it can be used to tell the world the difference between you who has served your country on active duty and those who haven’t. Every troop has the right to use the military ring to tell the story of his time in service. Active duty troops are the first to see action whenever a war breaks out which means that they suffer the most casualties. Normally by the time reserve troops are mobilized we have learned many hard lessons about how to fight the enemy and not be defeated.

    Awards given by the military can only be worn while you are in uniform while the active duty military ring can be worn with either civilian or military clothing.

    You can use your ring to tell any part of your story on how you served your country. You may want to show a place that you have served or give details of a time that you served. The choice is totally up to you.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you are ready to order your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Order an Active Duty Military Ring

  87. If you are a woman who has served in the US Armed Forces or are serving at this present time you can create your own custom military ring. The Ladies Freedom Ring is the style that most women like but sometimes they elect to choose a bolder style of ring. Those who do will order the Freedom Ring for men.

    These rings are available for every branch of service and in several different metal choices. You can choose the celestrium ring which also comes with the lifetime warranty and looks exactly like 14kt white or yellow gold, we also have a silver select military ring which is sterling silver with a platinum overlay. Then there is the 10 and 14kt white or yellow gold.

    The options that you can place on your ring are too numerous to name here but you can go to the web site to get an idea of what all is available to you and to begin the ordering process. If you need help with your purchase don’t hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. Click this link to go to the web site. Military Rings for Women

  88. There are many people in the military who joind for many different reasons but there are many true patriots who not only serve but enjoy it so much that it becomes the spice of their life. These troops are what the military calls gung ho. They can be called on at anytime to do just about anything and they will respond with everything that they have.

    There are still some who serve strictly for the love of country. It takes a certain personality type to serve in this capacity but they usually make the military their career and rise to the top of the rank structure. They have decided that the military is their primary reason for existence and have sold out to it. This is good because every good organization needs motivated people in order to  survive.

    These men and women will have the most options to choose from when they design their military ring because they usually have done so much that there is another whole world of options for them to choose from. These gung ho individuals carry the load of our military squarely on their backs. They are the ones who take more risks and lose their lives more often. The rest of the military exists to ensure that they are able to fight. Click the following link to begin ordering your patriots ring. Order a Military Patriot's Ring 

  89. The war in Afghanistan has got to be the most unique war that we have ever fought. This war has continued longer than any other conflict and the circumstances around it are totally unique. This war is an example of what we can expect to see in future wars no matter where they are fought. The difference maker is that we probably won't see another war where superpowers square off against each other and duke it out. I believe that we will see more asymetrical wars or wars where a large force fights a smaller force which has to use guerilla type tactics in order to stay in the game. 

    Modern technology has changed the face of warfare forever. The tactics that worked in the past are no longer applicable to the wars of today and the future. Technology may be the primary issue in the future that determines the outcome of the modern war.

    The motto of this war is “Never Forget” which goes on the design for this campaign right above the side panel. When you design your ring you can use this slogan if you desire or you may use something different. There is also a side panel that we designed specifically to commemorate service in this conflict also. Click on the next link in order to review all of the available options for your ring. Order an Afghanistan Veteran's Ring

  90. Operation Desert Storm was the first modern operation that really showcased the abilities of the Air Force. Our ground troops had learned how to sit back and wait on the Air Force before rushing into a hostile situation. These tactics work and they also eliminate many of the deaths of our friendly troops that occur when they fight the enemy head on.

    This was the first combat operation where smart bombs were used extensively used and they proved their value. Only about ten percent of the bombs used during this war were smart bombs but their impact was so great that the numbers were reversed during the next desert war. The military also experimented with many other types of ordinance dring this war to include bunker buster bombs.

    We have a Desert Storm side panel that you can use to create your ring along with an Iraq/Kuwait map. We also have created an Operation Desert storm side panel if you would rather have it instead. This side panl has sold extremely well and about nine of ten customers will choose it when they want to design a ring specifically for this purpose.

    If you want to emphasize some other event then there is enough information available for you to do so. Many of our customers will also place their unit affiliation on the ring above the side panel. Once again you can do something different if you want to. You are only limited by your imagination.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions concerning the design of your new military ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Order an Air Force Desert Storm Ring 

  91. Every man or woman who has ever served in the military has the right to create a military service ring. The purpose of creating the ring is to allow it to speak of your time spent in military service for you. Military service is so crucial to the existence of this country because without a strong military our right to exist would very quickly be violated.

    You can create your military service ring to focus on one particular aspect of your military career such as a place where you served or a particular time or you can also design it to give a broader story of the years that you spent in service by choosing side panel designs that cover events that occurred over a span of years or general service rather than a specific place and time.

    You can create a ring that tells of your service no matter what branch of he military that you served in or the times that you served. It can also tell of the hardships that you have endured.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you begin to design your ring. Click on the following link to begin designing your custom military service ring. Where to get a Military Service Ring?

  92. Finding a military ring online is not a big problem. there are plenty of web sites which offer them if you look. The biggest thing that you need to consider is what type of military ring that you want to purchase. The first thing that you need to decide is the style of ring that you want. After that you need to determine what you want your ring to say. The best way to do this is to decide what you want your ring to say before you begin to design it. Once you have figured this out tne next thing is to review the artwork and decide which designs that you want to display. This is the easiest way to create your military ring.

    I always recommend that you purchase a custom military ring for several reasons. The main reason is that a custom military ring tells the specific story of your time spent in the military and no one else’s. Your story is unique and people should see things as they were for you.

    You can purchase a custom ring no matter which branch of the service that you were in. We have a large number of designs from each to choose from. We also give you a lifetime warranty on the purchase of your ring. We stand behind our work because we know that our product is good.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you get stuck when you order your custom military ring. Click the following link to begin the process of ordering your ring. Where to get A Military Ring?

  93. The number of Vietnam Veterans is dwindling but there are still a good number of them left. The Vietnam War was a different type of war and a turning point for our military and our nation because it was such a different experience and a culture shock. This was our first real encounter to guerilla warfare and as a result we went through an adjustment period where many lives were lost. Much of our technology which had to be developed to win the war met with tragic results on the battlefield before we learned from our experiences and got things right.

    This war also occured during a sort of cultural revolution in the United States where drug use and radical liberalism was the order of the day. These things did not bode well for the war errort and the morale of our troops since they rightly percieved that they had little public support. The effort was half hearted because of our political climate which led to frustration for our troops and a feeling of alienation. Nevertheless we learned from that war even though a lot of it was what not to do in the future. 

    The troops who served in this war need to be honored in a special kind of way because they endured radically different circumstances. If you served during this conflict or know someone who has you can use the custom designs that we have created to create your Vietnam Memorial Ring. Every military ring is a memorial in itself which tells the story of the time that the wearer spent in service.

    It seems that most of the Vietnam rings that we sell these days are gifts from family membere and loved ones who want their loved one to be able to remember the Vietnam war. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help ordering your ring. Click on the following link to begin the order process; Order a Vietnam Memorial Ring

  94. Army rings are available to all of you who have served regardless of when, where, and in what capacity. No matter if you were a wartime or peacetime veteran we have a ring for you. If you did the full ride and retired from the military we can help you, or if you only did one tour of duty we can help you also. These rings come in different metal types and there is a large number of designs available for them also. Metal choices range from celestrium all the way to 14kt white or yellow gold.

    Our ArmyVeterans are the first people that we think about when we think about the military probably because the army is the largest branch of the military.The Army consists of three parts or arms, the combat arms, the combat support arms, and combat service support. The combat arms are the branches of the army that actually fight the enemy face to face. It consists of the foot soldiers, tanks, and artillery.

    Combat support consists of the branches who provide direct suppport to these units on the battlefield. These units are normally ordinance units which help fix and maintain combat vehicles and equipment, supply units which furnish the essential materials that combat units need to continue to fight, and transportation units which deliver troops and supplies.

    Service support units are units such as finance, hospitals and other units which are necessary but are not involved directly on the battlefield. Regardless of which of these units that you served in you have the right to create your military ring to commemorate your time in service. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Army Order Ring 

  95.  Apache Helocopter  Army aviation existed before there was an Air Force. The first time planes were used in combat was when somebody had the bright idea that aviators could assist troops on the ground.

    The first attempts to do so were very rudimentary but it eventually evolved into what it is today.

    Modern day craft are so much a help for troops on the ground that aerial operations are an integral part of every ground campaign. Troops on the groung depend on aviation assets to help them in time of need while in combat.

    Army aviation is close attack aviation. They may use air to ground missiles but they don’t use bombers. Army aviators perform many missions ranging from transporting troops on the battlefield to killing tanks in direct combat.

    We have aviation side panel designs for the different aircraft in the army inventory if you want to create an Army Aviation Ring. You can also choose to place the aviation crest on one of the sides. These rings can be created in any of the two ring styles and in all of the metal combinations available for our other rings. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance creating your Army Aviation Ring. Click on the following link to start the ordering process; Order an Army Aviation Ring

  96. If your husband or wife is a member of the US Air Force you know more about what they have to go through than anybody else. You are tthere with them through the ups and downs that the world will never hear about. You know about the midnight calls to come in to work and the long deployments and field exercises.

    You can use a military ring to tell the story of the time that you spent in the Air Force also because if you were maried to an Air Force servicemenber you were a member of the Air Force also. Your ring will tell the world the story of your committment to your country and your selfless service.

    Unfortunately the world seldom hears about or sees the sacrifices that you have to make as a family to make your time in service successful but those of you who have served in the Armed Forces know the cost that we have paid. Military life is no joke and requires a different type of mentality to be able to endure.

    We have a very wide assortment of designs available for you to use in the creation of your ring and we are more than willing to help you design the perfect ring. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance or click on the following link to order. US Air Force Spouse's Jewelry

  97.  If your husband or wife is a member of the United States Marine Corps you know the definition of hard times. When they suffer you suffer also. You are there with them through the ups and downs that the world will never hear about. You know about the midnight alerts and the sinking feeling that you experience every time that they are called out.

    They are sent into harms way more often than anybody in any of the other armed services of the US except the Navy. The clincher to this is that they are the actual arm of the Navy that has to fight on the ground so they face more danger just by the nature of their job.

    When I think about the Marines my mind always goes back to their beginnings as Naval Infantry and the type of vicious hand to hand warfare that they had to participate in. You can still see the influence of this in the way that they train to this day. Marines concentrate more on hand to hand training than any other branch of the military.   

    You can use a USMC ring to tell the story of the time that you spent in the Marine Corps because you are essentially married to them as long as you serve. Your ring will tell the world the story of your committment to your country and your selfless service.

    We have a very wide assortment of designs available for you to use in the creation of your ring and we are more than willing to help you design the perfect ring. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance or click on the following link to order. USMC Spouse's Jewelry

  98. If your husband or wife is a member of the United States Army Rangers you know the definition of hard times. When they suffer you suffer also. You are there with them through the ups and downs that the world will never hear about. You know about the midnight alerts and the sinking feeling that you experience every time that they are called out.

    You know about the late hours on the job and the frantic work pace. You also know that there is no telling what part of the world that your spouse will be in the next eighteen hours.

    The Army Rangers do so many things that the world will never know about but you know. You may not know exactly but you can tell when they have something going. You are not surprised if you come home and don’t see tem there or if you don’t hear from them for several days. The Ranger knows that there is an extremely high price to pay for their profession and they are willing to pay it.

    You can use a US Army Ranger Spouse’s Ring to tell the story of the time that you spent married to the military. Your ring will tell the world the story of your committment to your country and your selfless service.

    We have a very wide assortment of designs available for you to use in the creation of your ring and we are more than willing to help you design the perfect ring. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance or click on the following link to order. Army Ranger Spouse's Jewelry

  99. If your husband or wife is a member of the United States Navy SEAL’s you know the definition of hard times. When they suffer you suffer also. You are there with them through the ups and downs that the world will never hear about. You know about the midnight alerts and the sinking feeling that you experience every time that they are called out. There ar so many things that go on in the world that the general population never hears about. You know about some of them but your spouse knows the real deal.

    If the world only knew some of what these warriors have done for us they would have much more appreciation for them. They are appreciated by the American public but the public just isn’t aware of the full scope of what they do or have done for this country.

    You can use a US Navy SEAL’s Spouse’s Ring to tell the story of the time that you spent married to the military. Your ring will tell the world the story of your committment to your country and your selfless service. Navy SEAL Spouse's Jewelry 

  100.    The wife of a Special Forces soldier is privy to certain information that she can’t share with the rest of the world because of the nature of her husbands job. The only way for him to be successful as a Special Forces Operator is if she is totally committed to him and the cause that he is committed to also.

    When troops operate at a level this elite there is no room for insincerity about serving or hesitation in the knowledge and committment of what it takes to serve. These troops know for certain that when they go on a real world mission that some of them won’t be returning. It takes a truly special person to serve in the US Special Forces and it takes an equally special person to be the wife of a Special Forces Operator.

    You can use the custom work that we have available to design a custom military ring for yourself. You have served just as your spouse has and you deserve to have a piece of jewelry that tells the story of your service to the entire world.

    If you need help or have questions about designing your US Special Forces Jewelry please call us at 912-877-4734, or click on the following link to go to the web site to build your ring. US Special Forces Jewelry

  101. As a Navy service members husband or wife you are just as much a part of the navy as your spouse. This entitles you to all of the same benefits and priviledges as the actual service member. You feel his or her frustration when they are challenged on the job or when they have to spend up to six months serving the country on a ship somewhere on the other side of the world.

    As a matter of fact you have your own stresses to deal with also. You have the stress of maintaining a household alone for extended periods of time. Our navy ring customers are often the first people to be sent to serve in hot zones because the US needs a quick response. They just send the forces already out to sea to the area where there is a problem. This puts them in harms way sooner that any other members of different branches of the military.

    You should own a custom Navy ring because it tells the story of the sacrifice that you had to make for the benefit of your country to show the world the sacrifice that you have had to make for your country.

    We have added many options that are nonmilitary just for the Navy spouse who wants something a little bit different. Call us when you are ready to order your new Navy Military ring. Our staff has years of military experience and will be more than happy to assist you in your purchase.

    Click the following link to go to view our many different Navy Ring designs. Navy Spouse's Jewelry

  102. When you are a US Navy Ring customer warfare is four dimensional. The modern US Navy has to be able to conduct warfare in outer space, in the atmosphere around the Earth, on the surface of the ocean, and under the surface of the ocean. Naval warfere touches these areas in one way or another and even touches land when they use their commandos for land missions.

    If Surface Warfare was your occupational specialty we can accomodate you with a custom navy ring. You can place the name of the ship that you served on on your ring if you so desire along with many other custom ring designs.

    No matter whether you want to get a retirement ring or just a ring to wear everyday we will work with you in order to help you get a finished product that you can be proud of.

    If you need assistance when you place your order call us at 912-77-4734 and we will be happy to help you. If you want to order from our web site click on the following link. The Navy Surface Warfare Ring

  103. As a military spouse you are just as much a part of the military as the person who serves on active duty. You feel his or her frustration when they are challenged on the job or when they have sent to serve in a strange country. This frustration will always transfer to the home because you are just as much a part of the military as they are.

    As a matter of fact you have your own stresses to deal with also. You have the stress of maintaining a household while having to pay the bills. Normally there is not a whole lot of work in military towns because they tend to be small with few opportunities. The spouse is the backbone behind the person who serves and our country could not exist without your help.

    You have the right to own a custom military ring to show the world the sacrifice that you have had to make for your country. We have added many options that are nonmilitary just for the spouse who wants something a little bit different. Call us when you are ready to order your new ring if you need any assistance whatsoever. Our staff has years of military experience and will be more than happy to assist you in your purchase.

    In order to see what we have to offer click on the following link. Military Spouse's Jewelry

  104. The US Coast Guard is a unique arm of our armed forces. They have a real world mission going on somewhere any time of day or night. There are so many Americans whose lives have been saved by the Coast Guard that if they were all known you would be shocked and amazed.

    The Coast Guard is also instrumental in staunching the flow of illegal drugs into the United States through the oceans of the world. They have seized untold billions of dollars worth of illegal drugs and arrested a huge number of drug traffickers.

    This is a versatile branch of the military and the troops who serve in it have to be intelligent and mentally sharp. They are trained in all type of life saving techniques and search and rescue operations. They get ample opportunity to use their craft in everyday situations.

    The spouse of a Coast Guard servicemember knows full well the difficulty that other spouses of service members in other branches have to face on a daily basis. They are familiar with every hardship, and like the other spouses they are married to their mates and to the US Coast Guard.

    We have introduced the concept of a Coast Guard Spouse’s Ring to give these brave men and women an opportunity to tell the story of the time that they spent serving in the US Military. If you need assistance with the design of your ring please call us at 912-877-4734. In order to begin designing your ring go to the web site by clicking on the following link; Coast Guard Spouse's Jewelry

  105.  The military spouse is the backbone of the military family. Military couples must learn to work as a team or else they will go down in flames  If you are married to a man or woman who serves in the military then you know that you are just as much a part of the military as they are. Your role is just as important even though you play a background role. The family would not survive without the spouse.

    The military lifestyle is an all encompassing lifestyle. It’s not defined as what you do for a living it is what you are with all of your being. The spouse suffers just as much as the active duty service member. When they deploy you have to step in and do the job of both parents. Now on top of having a household to take care you have a spouse who is in an uncertain situation. You have to deal with problems at home and help your spouse who needs your mental and emotional support. If he or she can't focus on their job because they are worried about what is happening at home they put their life and the lives of their comrades in danger. You have to help them keep up their morale while you need help yourself.

    Navigating through the custom designs to create an Army Spouse’s ring may take a little time but we can help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have questions or need assistance. To order your ring click on the following link. Army Spouse's Jewelry

  106. Military ingignia jewelry is available for all branches of service. A unit's insignia is the design or emblem that tells the story of that unit. Each insignia tells the story of the military unit that it was designed for. Your military ring can be used by you in the same sense to tell your story. You select the custom design work that you want to place on your ring so that you create it just like the insignia was created.  

    We have created custom designs for all branches. We have designs that represent the branches of service such as the Army and Navy, unit crests and motto designs, campaign designs such as the Operation Enduring Freedom design, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Design, or the Iraq Kuwait map.

    We have historical designs such as the Iwo Jima Emblem and the Tun Tavern design for our Marine Corps rings. If you served as a Army Ranger we have the Ranger Tab as a laser vue, or if you were a Navy SEAL we have the Trident.

    Some of you may want to add something nonmilitary to one side of your ring just to tell the world something about yourself. If this is the case you can choose a cross, a flag, or maybe a mascot symbol from among many others.

    Our goal in life is to give you every possible option to choose for your military ring and we sincerely feel that we have done a good job. Call us when you get ready to design your military ring. If you want to check out our ring designs click the following link. Military Insignia Jewelry

  107. The Chief Petty Officer is a Naval enlisted rate. This rate equates to the rate of a senior noncommissioned officer in any other branch of the armed service. Other Chief Petty Officer rates are Senior Chief Petty Officer and Master Chief Petty Officer.

    You can create any one of these military rings because we have the insignias available for all of these rates. they are available as side panel designs. There are many other options that you can choose from to create your custom Navy Chief’s Ring. You can place the years that you served on the side panel of your ring along with any other information that you want to write in. Many people will add a location where they served or a piece of equipment or weapons system that they operated. 

    You can place your rank in the stone of your ring as a laser vue design if you wish to do it that way. You can complete the construction of your ring by choosing any one of hundreds of Navy designs that we have created for you.

    These rings can be constructed from one of a wide range of different metal choices. You can choose celestrium if you are on a tight budget, or either white or yellow gold. Regardless of the metal that you choose your ring will come with a lifetime guarantee. You can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 when you create your Navy Chief’s Ring, or click the following link to get more information. The Chief Petty Officer's Ring

  108.   Celestrium is the best selling military ring metal that we have. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types. This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. It wears well with civilian clothing as well as with any military uniform.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear. It is available for every branch of the service that you could have been in and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Design a Celestrium Military Ring

  109.   Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Army Rings. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types.

    This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to Army Mechanics who wore them every day and never reported a problem. I once had a mechanic who had dropped his ring and had it rolled over by a tank. We sent it in and had it remade free of charge. This is a true story.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is rugged and easy to work with. They can cast it easily and quickly because it is malleable and it lasts for a lifetime because it is hard.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear. i can tell the difference because i work with the rings every day but it even takes me a few seconds to discern the difference.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Army that you could have been in and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. 

  110. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Air Force Rings and all of the other branches of service. The ring that you see in the picture is a celestrium ring. It looks identical to 14kt white gold. Celestrium also comes in a 14kt yellow goldtone. taht particular ring is celestrium with a 14kt gold overlay. Both of these ring styles along with all of the custom military rings that we sell come with a lifetime guarantee.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is rugged and easy to work with. They can cast it easily and quickly because it is malleable and it lasts for a lifetime because it is hard.

    The biggest advantage of owning a celestrium ring is that you have a ring which gives you the exact look of a gold ring for less than half of the price.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Army that you could have been in and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Where to find a Celestrium Air Force Ring?

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    Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Military Rings regardless of the branch of service that you were in. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types.

    This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to sailors who wore them every day and never reported a problem. I have sold them to Navy firemen, gunners, and mechanics among others.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is rugged and easy to work with. They can cast it easily and quickly because it is malleable and it lasts for a lifetime because it is hard.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Navy that you could have been in. You can choose this ring whether you served at sea or on shore and regardless of the type of Naval warfare that you were a part of. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Design a Celestrium Navy Ring

  112. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Marine Corps Rings. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types. We sell this ring to the customer who wants to wear it everyday even when they are at work. It is a good ring to have if you are on a tight budget

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Marine Corps and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stand out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish which gives it the look of an aged heirloom.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Find a Celestrium Marine Corps Ring

  113. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our all of the military ring styles that we offer including the Coast Guard.

    Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types. This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to Customers who wear them everyday to work and they still look good.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years. These rings have been dropped, stepped on and worn by countless customers over all of the years that I have sold them and they continue to look brand new.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Coast Guard that you could have been in and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Find a Celestrium Coast Guard Ring

  114. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Navy SEAL Military Ring customers. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types.

    This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to customers who held the rank of Petty Officer and Cheif Petty Officer who wore them every day and never reported a problem.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Navy and for every specialty that you could have as a Navy SEAL. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Buy a Celestrium Navy SEAL Ring

  115.   Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Army Ranger Rings. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types.

    Celwstrium is not just a cheap metal that looks good for a few days. This ring never needs cleaning and won't ittitate or stain your skin. This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to Army Mechanics who wear them every day and have never reported a problem to me.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years. They have been dropped, stepped on, and abused in countless other ways but yet they still look good.

    We have a wide arrortment of designs that you can use for your ring if you happen to be an Army Ranger. We have the Regimental Crests for all of the Ranger Regiments. You can also choose a Ranger Tab to place in the stone of your ring as a laser vue design if you so desire.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is rugged and easy to work with. They can cast it easily and quickly because it is malleable and it lasts for a lifetime because it is hard.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Army that you could have been in and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch by choosing ech design that you want to place on your ring along with any writing above the side panels.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Find a Celestrium Army Ranger ring

  116. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Army Special Forces Rings. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types. Customers love it because they never have to worry about having it cleaned, and it is a very high quality metal. You don't have to worry about it turning or turning your finger different colors.

    This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. I have sold a number of these rings to Spec Ops troops who wore them every day and never reported a problem. I once had a mechanic who had dropped his ring and had it rolled over by a tank. We sent it in and had it remade free of charge. This is a true story. I also have a customer who uses his ring as a beer bottle opener which he has done for years and the ring still looks brand new. This ring is so durable that you can wear it to work everyday even if you work with your hands.

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. It will never lose its shine no matter how long you own it. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years. These displays are not kept in any type of special container. They are not protected in any way yet they have held up well over years of abuse by potential customers.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is rugged and easy to work with. They can cast it easily and quickly because it is malleable and it lasts for a lifetime because it is hard. We have the Special Forces Tab and all of the accompanying designs to include theSpecial Forces crests.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. This also makes it practical for daily wear.

    The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Find a Celestrium Special Forces Ring

  117. The biggest difference between the Marine Corps and all other branches of service is the pride and espirit de corps of the marines. The Marine Corps is rich in history and tradition so a custom military ring fits right in because it is used to tell the individual story of the Marine that wears it. The ring is the testimony that speaks for the Marine because he or she isn't going to tell you their story unless you ask.

    When we think of the Marines we tend to think first of combat Marines but service in the Corps goes much deeper than that. The combat Marine needs to be supported by medical, administrative, and logistics personnel.

    The purpose of a personalized Marine Corps Service ring is to tell your own specific story of the time that you spent serving your country regardless of the job that you held or the time in history that you served. Regardless of what you did you can create your own custom Marine Corps ring to tell your own story. Your ring will tell your own personal story and will also help you to relive the good memories of the time that you served.

    If you are creating a personalized Military Ring for yourself or a loved one we are here for you and happy to assist. Just call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be able to answer all of your questions. Click on the following link in order to get the ordering process started. Buy a Personalized Marine Corps Service Ring

  118. No two Air Force servicemen or women will have the same story to tell even if they served in the same unit, in the same duty station, or had the exact same job. The total focus of serving in the Air Force is to train and support the pilots who fly the actual combat missions. The entire rest of the Air Force exists to support them either directly or indirectly. There are so many facets to service in the United States Air Force that the story that each individual Airman has to tell is radically different from the story that every other airman has to tell.

    The purpose of a personalized Air Force Service ring is to tell your own specific story of the time that you spent serving your country regardless of the job that you held or the time in history that you served. Regardless of what you did you can create your own custom military ring to tell your own story. Your ring will tell your own personal story and will also help you to relive many memories of the time that you served.

    If you are creating a personalized Military Ring for yourself or a loved one we are here for you and happy to assist. Just call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be able to answer all of your questions. Click on the following link in order to get the ordering process started. Buy a Personalized Air Force Service Ring.

  119. No two Navy servicemen or women will have the same story to tell even if they served in the same unit, in the same duty station, or on the same ship or submarine at the same time. There are so many facets to service in the United States Navy that the story that each individual sailor has to tell is radically different from every other story.The Navy encompasses all types of job descriptions form commandos, to air traffic controllers, to polocemen, to cooks. We have the custom designs to cover all of these job titles and many more.

    The purpose of a personalized Navy service ring is to tell your own specific story of the time that you spent serving your country regardless of the branch of the Navy that you served in. You may have served onboard a cruiser, submarine, or aircraft carrier. You could have been a fireman, helicopter pilot, or an aircraft mechanic or any other number of things in between. Regardless of what you did you can create your own custom military ring to tell your own story. Your ring will tell your own personal story and will also help you to relive many memories of the time that you served.

    If you are creating a personalized Military Ring for yourself or a loved one we are here for you and happy to assist. Just call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be able to answer all of your questions. Click on the following link in order to see the designs that we have and to get the ordering process started. Buy a Personalized Navy Service Ring

  120. The gentleman that you see in this picture is actually one of our customers who consented to have his picture taken for this web site. No two servicemen or women who have served in the US Army will have the same story to tell even if they served in the same unit or the same duty station. I had a friend who was the same rank as I was in the Army and he ended up being stationed at every place that I was stationed but the story that each one of us have to tell is radically different.

    The purpose of a personalized Army service ring is to tell your own specific story of the time that you spent serving your country regardless of the branch of the Army that you served in. You may have served in the Combat Arms of the Army, the Combat Support Arms, or the Combat Service Support. Regardless of which of these branches that you were in you were a soldier and you deserve to have your own custom military ring.

    Your ring will tell your own personal story and will also help you to relive many memories of the time that you served.

    If you are creating a personalized Military Ring for yourself or a loved one we are here for you and happy to assist. Just call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be able to answer all of your questions. Click on the following link in order to get the ordering process started. Buy a Personalized Army Service Ring.

  121. The gentleman that you see in this picture is actually one of our customers who consented to have his picture taken for this web site. No two servicemen or women have the same story to tell even if they served in the same branch of military service. The purpose of a personalized military service ring is to tell your own specific story of the time that you spent serving your country regardless of the branch that you were in.

    Service members have different jobs while they are in the military. They attend different types of service schools, and are stationed at different places during their time in service. All of these factors serve to make their particular military service ring unique.

    Your ring will tell your own personal story of the time that you spent in the military and it will help you to relive the memories of that service. We all can remember the good and bad times that we had while in the military but the bad don’t seem to be that big of a deal once our time in service has ended.

    If you are creating a personalized Military Ring for yourself or a loved one we are here for you and happy to assist. Just call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be able to answer all of your questions. Click on the following link in order to get the ordering process started. Buy a Personalized Military Service Ring

  122.  Seal of the US Air Force.svg  Since our USAF is such a diverse and versatile branch of service there are many different types of designs available. Sometimes this is confusing to the buyer but we are here to help if you get stuck. This is the reason that we always attempt to leave you with a phone number so that you can call us.

    There are several different styles for men that you can choose from and they are all popular. Since the mens USAF ring is much larger than the woman’s ring you can place much more custom design work on each of it’s side panels. You can also place up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the women’s ring.

    You can purchase a men’s USAF ring regardless of the job that you held when you served in the Air Force. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a military school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in a military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. How to Order a USAF Ring

  123.    Every branch of the military has certain schools that the troop must attend and graduate from to improve his or her military training and skills. Each time the troop completes a school it goes in their personnel records and can possibly help when it is time for them to be considered for promotions.

    Every single military school that I attended was difficult to say the least. Some were academically hard while others were simply physically demanding. One thing that they all had in common was that their instructors were proud of the job that they had and did their best to make the students the best that they could be.

    The different military schools are too numerous to name here but the good thing is that you can create a military ring for each school if you use your innovative skills. The way to do so is to add different wording to the different designs that we have available. If you are not sure how to do so call us and we will show you. 

    If you have attended and graduated from one or more service schools you can purchase a ring to commemorate the event. You can create a ring to show for each and every possible school that you may have attended because you can write in the name of the school over the side panel of your ring. Call us at 912-77-4734 if you need help, or click on the following link to find out buy a military class ring

  124. The term deployment refers to military troops being sent overseas for a specific reason. It normally means a deployment in anticipation of hostile events or it could possibly be for training. When the military spends big money deploying many units to an area you can just about bet that war is to follow. It takes too much time, money and effort to deploy them for nothing.

    Most troops don’t look forward to being deployed but they know that it is their job. They will gripe and complain but they will endure hardship and circumstances in order to get the job done. I am always amazed when I see what US troops will endure. They always seem to find humor no matter what the circumstances.

    We produce special designs for major military deployments. Most troops will want the design that corresponds to the last deployment that they participated in but sometines they will choose differently.

    If you want to create a deployment ring for a friend or loved one or maybe for yourself and need help please call us at 912-877-4734. If you want to see the options available for your ring click the following link. Find a Deployment Ring

  125. Custom Special Forces Rings for Men are actually designed by you the user. You choose the style and designs that you want and we will create the ring for you.

    You begin designing your ring by first choosing a ring style. The style is the basic look of the ring. The two basic styles that we offer for men are the Freedom Ring which has an oval Shaped face and the Independance Ring which has an oblong face. Both are masculine in appearance but depend on the personal taste of the wearer.

    Afte you have determined the style of your ring you must determine the metal type that you would like your ring to be constructed out of. You can choose either yellow gold or white gold as your metal or celestrium type. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring

    After you have chosen the style of ring that you intend to buy you begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Special Forces. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service.

    We have many designs that are unique to the Army and the US Special Forces. These are evidenced by the two side panel designs and the laser vue which goes inside of the stone.

    Many of our Special Forces customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more thn happy to assist you. The only dumb question is the question that you don't ask. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need us. click on the following link to Find custom Special Forces Rings for Men

  126.   If you have served as a US Navy SEAL then you can easily use the tools that we have available to create a custom military ring.

    You begin to put your ring together by choosing a ring style. The style is the basic look of the ring. Everything about the ring hinges on the style that you choose. The two basic styles that we offer are the Freedom Ring which has an oval Shaped face and the Independance Ring which has an oblong face. Regardless of the style of ring that you choose you can place all of the available information on the ring.

    After you have determined the style of your ring you must determine the metal type, whether you will choose gold, silver, or celestrium. You can choose either yellow gold or white gold as your metal or celestrium type. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. The silver select ring that we offer is a sterling silver ring with a platinum overlay. Many customers fall in love with this ring when they see it because it has such a brilliant luster.

    After you have chosen the style of ring that you intend to buy you begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent as a Navy SEAL. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. I encourage my customers to give their ring a lot of thought as they put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service. When you decide the concept that you want to center the ring around we can help you to get there. Don't worry about what can and can't be done just allow us to help you.

    We have many designs that are unique to the Navy and also to the Navy SEALs. These are evidenced by the two side panel designs and the laser vue which goes inside of the stone.

    Many of our Navy SEAL customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more thn happy to assist you. click on the following link to find custom Navy SEAL rings for men.

  127. Custom Army Ranger Rings for Men are actually designed by you the user. You choose the style and designs that you want and we will create the ring for you. There are rings out there which are premade but they can't do justice to the story of the time that you spent in the military the way that a custom military ring can.

    You begin designing your ring by first choosing a ring style. The style is the basic look of the ring. Everything about the ring hinges on the style that you choose. The two basic styles that we offer for men are the Freedom Ring which has an oval Shaped face and the Independance Ring which has an oblong face. You can put the exact information on each of the two styles so you can tell the same story regardless of the style that you choose.

    After you have determined the style of your ring you must determine the metal type that you would like your ring to be made of. You can choose either celestrium, yellow gold, or white gold as your metal. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. It is composed of sterling silver with a platinum overlay.

    After you have chosen the style of ring that you intend to buy you begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Army Rangers. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You can engrave whatever you want just as long as you use the eighteen spaces that we offer you.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more thn happy to assist you. Click on the following link to go to the products page to view our designs and to begin the ordering process for your new military ring. Find Custom Army Rings for Men

  128. Wen you purchase a custom made military ring you are the one who decides the designs that will appear on it and the story that it will tell. You choose the style and designs that you want and we will create the ring for you.

    The style that we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings that we offer. Most of our ladies will purchase this ring but sometimes they want something just a little bolder. When this is the case our ladies will purchase the regular Freedom Ring. It is bigger and bolder but actually looks very good on a woman's finger.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can choose from white and yellow gold or celestrium.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Military. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service.

    We have many designs that are unique to the Military and you can be very specific according to the job or rank that you held. These are evidenced by the two side panel designs and the laser vue which goes inside of the stone.

    Many of our women military ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. In order to go to the products page for these rings click on the following link. Find Custom Military Rings for Women

  129. Custom Army Rings for Women are actually designed by you the wearer. You choose the style and designs that you want and we will create the ring for you. The finished product says exactly what you want it to say about you and the time that you spent serving in the US Military. In other words it tells your story.

    The style that we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings that we offer. Sometimes my female customers will choose to get the Men's Freedom Ring instead because it is bigger and can be used to display more custom work.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can choose from white and yellow gold or celestrium.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Army. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service.

    Many of our women military ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. click on the following link to find custom Army rings for women

  130. There are so many possible designs and design combinations to use to design A Custom Air Force Ring for Women because the US Air Force is so diverse and versatile. It is also the only branch of the military where most of its members don't actually have the opportunity to see combat. Most of the jobs are technical so there are more women who serve as airmen.

    The military ring style that we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings. Some of our female customers will order the Men's Freedom Ring because it is bigger and bolder so it is a good ring for the woman who wants to make a statement.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can make white and yellow gold or white or yellow celestrium your metal of choice.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Air Force. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service. Many of our Air Force Ring Customers will put the name of the Aircraft that they either flew, worked on as a mechanic, or operated equipment on as a side panel design.

    Many of our women Air Force ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination to create a ring that is unique to you.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. click on the following link to find a custom Air Force Ring for Women

  131. You get to design your own Custom Navy Ring if you are a man or woman. You choose the style of ring that you want to wear and the  designs that you want to place on it and we will create the ring for you.

    The style that we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings that we offer. Some of our female customers will order the Freedom Ring for Men when they want something with a bolder look.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can choose from white and yellow gold or celestrium.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Navy. The first is the wording which goes around the stone along with the stone color and style. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service. Many of our Navy Ring Customers will put the name of the ship that they served on while in the Navy. Sometimes they may have serve aboard more than one ship or aircraft carrier. Some will also place the symbol of the aircraft that they worked on there.

    We have many designs that are unique to the Navy and you can be very specific according to the job or rank that you held. These are evidenced by the two side panel designs and the laser vue which goes inside of the stone.

    Many of our women navy ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. click on the following link. Find Custom Navy Rings for Women

  132. The style of Marine Corps ringthat we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings that we offer. The Ladies Ring for the Marine Corps is just as tough as the woman who wears it. It comes with a lifetime guarantee and you can resize it for free if that ever becomes necessary.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can choose from white and yellow gold or celestrium. Yellow gold is the classic metal to use to design a military ring but white gold seems to be the trend right now.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Marines. Give the design of your ring a lot of thought as you put it together because it speaks of your particular time in service. You can create the ring to tell the story of places or events depending on the way that you want to use it to tell our story.

    Many of our women Marine Corps ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. click on the following link. Find Custom Marine Corps Rings for Women

  133. Custom Coast Guard Rings for Women are actually designed by you. You choose the style and designs that you want, tell us by clicking them on th web site and we will create the ring for you. These are probably the hardest rings to find because the US Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the uniformed services. We do offer a wide range of custom designs for you to use to create your military ring. Each design can be used to tell a small part of the story of your military service.

    The style that we offer for women is called the Ladies Freedom Ring. It is notably smaller and more feminine than any of the mens rings that we offer.

    The next step is to determine the type of metal that you want your ring to be made of. You can also choose the antiqued finish which looks like aged gold or the natural finish which is shiny. We have also added a sterling silver and platinum ring to the collection which is called the silver select ring. You can choose from white and yellow gold or celestrium. Yellow gold is the classic metal to use to design a military ring but white gold seems to be the trend right now.

    You then begin to add other features which all tell about a specific part or event of your time spent serving in the US Coast Guard. This is the thing that makes your military ring different from any other military ring in the world.

    Many of our women Coast Guard ring customers will place their dates of service on one side of the ring and their unit affliation on the other. Some will place their name and rank on the side panel above their side panel design. You are not limited to the suggestions that we have used here but you must use your own imagination.

    Last but not least you decide what you want to engrave on the inside of the ring. You have a full eighteen spaces to use for the message that you want to put inside of the ring.

    If you need help in going through these steps please notify us by calling 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. Click on the following link to order. Find a Custom Coast Guard Ring for Women

  134. Since most of our Armed Service Branches are composed mostly of men it is easier to find a Custom Military Ring for Men than for Women. There are several different styles for men that you can choose from and they are all popular. Since the mens military ring is much larger than the woman’s military ring you can place much more custom design work on each of it’s side panels. Sometimes our ladies in the military will purchase the Men's Freedom Ring because it is a much bolder looking ring and can carry a lot more custom work.

    The men’s military ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone which has a bolder look or a round faced design for a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the women’s military ring.

    You can purchase a men’s military ring regardless of the branch of service that you were in. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a military school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in a military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Military Rings for Men

  135. Since most branches of the US Army are composed mainly of men it is easier to find a Custom Army Ring for Men than it is to find a Custom Army Ring for Women. There are several different styles for men that you can choose from and they are all popular.

    Now it is easy to find an Army Ring for Women because the Army is the largest branch of all of the armed services. In this sense it has more females but the Air Force probably tops this because of the nature of service in the two different branches of service.

    Since the Mens Army Ring is much larger than the Woman’s Army Ring you can place much more custom design work on each of it’s side panels. Some women will order the Men's Freedom Ring because they can place so much more information on it. It also works for those women who want a bolder looking military ring.

    The Men’s Army Ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone (the Independance Ring) which has a bolder look, or a round faced ring (the Freedom) which has a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Army Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it.

    You can purchase a Men’s Army Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Army and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from an Army school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in an overseas military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Army Rings for Men

  136. There are several different styles of Navy Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular. The Navy is such a diversified branch of the Military that there are many different side panel designs to choose from. Whether you served on a ship,carrier,sub, aircraft crew, or were assigned to shore duty we can accomodate you on your choice of a Custom Navy Ring.

    The Men’s Navy Ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone which has a bolder look or a round faced design for a more subdued look. The square ring is known as the Independance Ring and the round faced ring is known as the Freedom Ring. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Navy Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it.

    You can purchase a Men’s Navy Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Navy and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from an Navy school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in an overseas military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Navy Rings for Men

  137. Since there are many more women in the US Air Force than any other branch of service you can easily find or design military rings for both sexes. Serving in the US Air Force is more like serving on a regular job than any of the other branches of the military. The pay is just as good as anywhere else so you have to give our Air Force Ring customers an A for intelligence.

    There are several different styles of Air Force Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular.

    The Air Force is such a diversified branch of the Military that there are many different side panel designs to choose from.

    Since the Mens Air force Ring is much larger than the Woman’s Air Force Ring you can place much more custom design work on each of it’s side panels.

    The Men’s Air Force Ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone which has a bolder look or a round faced design for a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Air Force Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it.

    You can purchase a Men’s Air force Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Air force and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from an Air Force school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in an overseas military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Air Force Rings for Men

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      You can easily find USMC Military Rings for both men and women on this site and you can customoze either to your specific taste. but the Men’s Marine Corps Rings are much easier to find. Serving in the US Marine Corps is difficult duty to say the least, but it can also be the best part of the armed services to serve in. Many of the young men and women who serve in the Corps really love it. The key is to embracethe discipline that it offers. If the Marine does that he or she will develop a lifelong affinity for the corps 

    There are several different styles of Marine Corps Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular. You can choose either the Freedom style which has a rounded face, or the Independance style which has a rectangular face.

    The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Marine Corps Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it. If they have color shields you can choose whichever colors that you want.

    You can purchase a Men’s Marine Corps Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Marines and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Marine Corps school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in an overseas military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Marine Corps Rings

  139. The US Coast Guard is the smallest of the Armed Services so it consequently has the fewest women of any other branch of the military. You can easily find Coast Guard Rings for Men and Women on our Military Ring web site. Serving in the US Coast Guard is difficult duty to say the least, because the Coast guard performs so many different functions. The Coast Guard can also be the best part of the armed services to serve in. There are many other worldwide places and functions where these men and women serve that it is almost impossible to list them all.

    There are several different styles of Coast Guard Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular.

    Since the Mens Coast Guard Ring is much larger than the Woman’s Coast Guard Ring you can place much more custom design work on each of it’s side panels.

    The Men’s Coast Guard Ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone which has a bolder look or a round faced design for a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Coast Guard Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it.

    You can purchase a Men’s coast Guard Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Coast Guard and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Coast Guard school, or to commemorate the time that you spent serving your country.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find a Custom Coast Guard Ring 

  140. The thing that makes these an Army rings classic is the fact that they are custom made to depict a specific place, time, or event. When you design your own custom Army ring it is a classic ring because you designed it to tell a particular story. It is unique to you and your situation. This also makes it an heirloom.

    Your situation in the Army was different from mine even if we served in the same unit at the same time. This is the beauty of a custom military ring in that no two made are ever alike. There may be many similarities but no two will ever be the same.

    The US Army is the largest branch of the military and Army troops always seem to get assigned to the worst duty stations. They spend much of their time training in remote or desolate locations and generally remain in hostile areas longerthan troops of the other branches of service.

    Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard you can produce a classic military ring to tell the story of your time in service. Call us if you have questions or need help (912)-877-4734.

    To go to the web site where you can design your ring click on the following link. Where to buy a Classic Army Ring

  141. The thing that makes an Air Force ring a classic is the fact that it is custom made to depict a specific place, time, or event. It is called a classic because there are no other Air Force Ring quite like it. When you design your own custom Air Force ring it is a classic ring because you designed it to tell your story.

    Your situation in the Air Force was different from mine even if we served in the same unit at the same time. This is the beauty of a custom military ring in that no two made are ever alike. There may be many similarities but no two are the same. Even if you choose all the same picture designs the writing will be different.

    The US Air Force is the most technical, diverse, and versatile branch of the military. Air Force troops have to be smart more so than physically tough. I have had the pleasure of attending Airborne training with Air Force Pararescue troops and they are just as tough as they come. they were not phased by the rigorous training that we underwent.

    Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard you can produce a classic military ring to tell the story of your time in service. Call us if you have questions or need help (912)-877-4734.

    Click the following link to view the custom Air Force designs that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Where to buy a Classic Air Force Ring?

  142. The thing that makes a Marine Corps ring a classic is the fact that it is custom made to depict a specific place, time, or event. It is called a classic because there will never be another one created quite like it. When you design your own custom Marine Corps ring it is a classic ring because you designed it to tell a particular story. The beauty of designing your own military ring is that it tells your unique story. Out of the many thousands of Marines in the world no other Marine will have a ring quite like yours. 

    The US Marine Corps has a rich heritage of history and tradition. This makes designing a custom ring an interesting process. We have added as many classic designs as we possibly can.

    Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard you can produce a classic military ring to tell the story of your time in service. Call us if you have questions or need help (912)-877-4734.

    Click the following link to see our custom designs and to begin the process of ordering your custom USMC ring. Where to buy a Classic Marine Corps Ring?

  143. The thing that makes a military ring a classic is the fact that it is custom made to depict the specific place, time, or event that you want it to commemorate. It is called a classic because there are no more like it. A classic ring is an heirloom that you create that your offspring can enjoy for years to come.  The ring is a classic because it is unique to you and your situation.

    Your situation in the military was different from mine even if we served in the same unit at the same time. This is the beauty of a custom military ring in that it tells the particular story of your time in service. There may be many similarities but no two are the same therefore.

    Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard you can produce a classic military ring to tell the story of your time in service. Call us if you have questions or need help (912)-877-4734.

    Click the following link to go to our products page to see our custom designs and to order your classic military ring. Where to buy a Classic Military Ring?

  144. There are Army Military Rings that will cover each and every possible aspect of the life that you lived while you served your country.You can create your own ring to tell the story of the time that you spent doing a tour of duty in a combat zone, or in a training brigade. Even if you had a TRADOC assignment or a served in a line unit you can use the ring to tell the story of your time in service.

    You can choose a stone or color shield which will represent your branch colors, your birthstone, or just the colors that you like. Many people will place the name of a particular place where they served or the particular time that they spent in service.

    You can use the ring to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a military school, or the years tht you spent in service. You can even commemorate all of these events on one ring if you so desire.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 to order your ring or click on the following link. Military Rings Army

  145. You can create your own ring to tell the story of the time that you spent doing a tour of duty in a combat zone, or doing shore duty in a modern city. Regardless of what you did and where you served while you were in the Navy you can use a military ring to tell the story of the time that you spent serving your country.

    You can choose a stone or color shield which will represent your job colors, your birthstone, or just the colors that you like. Many people will place the name of a particular place where they served or the particular time that they spent in service. You can even name the ship, submarine, or carrier where you served on the side panel of your new Navy ring.

    You can use the ring to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Navy school, or the years tht you spent in service. You can even commemorate all of these events on the same ring.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 to order your ring or click on the following link. Military Rings Navy

  146.    I think of the Air Force as being the class of the military. They do all of the techno type stuff which is necessary in order to help the war effort but with the exception of their pilots they don't really dirty their hands. We have them covered in our ring department also with designs and custom work. In addition they can use the space on each side of their ring to write in whatever they need.

    You can create your own ring to tell the story of the time that you spent doing a tour of duty in a combat zone, or doing peacetime duty in one of the excellent duty stations that the Air Force has to offer.

    You can choose a stone or color shield which will represent your job colors, your birthstone, or just the colors that you like. Many people will place the name of a particular place where they served or the particular time that they spent in service. You can even name the aircraft that you were associated with, the ordinance that you dealt with, or the particular piece of equipment thay you operated.

    You can use the ring to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Air Force school, or the years that you spent in service. You can even commemorate all of these events on one ring if you so desire.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 to order your ring or click on the following link. Military Rings Air Force

  147. There is a way to create an USMC Military Ring which will account for and cover each and every possible experience that you had while you served.

    Your ring can tell the story of the time that you spent doing a tour of duty as a male or female Drill Instructor, Marine Pilot, or logistics specialist. You can tell about the time that you spent serving your country in Afghanistan or San Diego. You can tell your story if you were a Spec Ops Warrior or an Intelligence Analyst or any of the hundreds of jobs in between. If you were a pilot you can show the plane or copter that you piloted. If you were a crewman for one of the many aircraft or crew served weapons that they use you can display that also.

    You can choose a stone or color shield which will represent your job colors, your birthstone, or just the colors that you like. Many people will place the name of a particular place where they served or the particular time that they spent in service above one of the side panels of the ring. You can even name the tank, artillery piece, or personnel carrier that you were associated with, the ordinance that you dealt with, or the particular piece of equipment thay you operated.

    You can use the ring to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Marine Corps school, or the years that you spent in service. You can even commemorate all of these events on one ring if you so desire.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 to order your ring or click on the following link. Military Ring Marine Corps  

  148. The US Army is the branch of the armed forces that you think about first when you think of the military. It is the largest branch and has the largest contingent of fighting forces. They go in and physically occupy the territories that our country needs to gain control of and subsequently suffer the largest number of casualties during war. The Army along with the Marine Corps are the two branches that go in on the ground and do the dirty work of close combat. In other words they get to smell the breath of the enemy.

     These custom military rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Military Ring Army

  149.   The US Army Special Forces are the world's elite occupying force. They can go into any country and train the indigenous population to conduct warfare against an occupying force. They will accompany these forces into battle to function as trainers and advisors but they will fight alongside them if they have to. They may participate in combat if neccessary but idealy they want to teach the population of the oppressed country to fight.

    They are commonly known as Green Berets because of the distinctive green berets that they are authorized to wear. A few of these elite troops can turn the tide of any war in favor of our forces because of their unique skills.

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Buy a Custom Special Forces Ring

  150.   We have developed custom designs for Navy SEALs to use to create a military ring which is unique to their branch of service. We have created side panel designs for most of the Navies ranks along with the Department of the Navy Seal, the Special Warfare emblem that you see here and many others.

    We have also created laser vue designs which can be used to show the different ranks and job titles that the Navy has. If you are a Navy SEAL who is designing a military ring or you are purchasing a Navy SEAL ring as a gift we can serve you.

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Purchase a Custom Navy SEAL Ring 

  151.  The gentleman that you see here is actually one of our many satisfied customers. If I remember correctly he was about to retire and purchased a military retirement ring. We were able to meet all of his expectations and provide enough custom design work to meet all of his military ring requirements. His ring is guaranteed for the rest of his life. If he actually has any problems with it he only needs to send it to our ring repair department and they will take care of him. The ring that he is wearing was designed exclusively for him. He chose from the many different design options that we have available to create a ring which is unique to his experiences in the US Military.

    These rings that we offer come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring and to see the design work that we have click on this link. Buy a Custom Designed Military Ring

  152.      US Army Rangers are the most elite Infantry troops in the world. If you need a target destroyed the Rangers are the force that you want to call on. They are highly skilled in patrolling, raids, and ambushes. Thy work primarily behind enemy lines and may cover large areas of ground as they occupy enemy territory. Rangers can be inserted behind enemy lines using different tactics but once they are there walking is their means of travel. They can travel long distances on foot which is the meaning behind the name "Rangers."

    Our custom Army Ranger Rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Design a Custom Army Ranger Ring

  153.  Life in the US Navy is full of adventure. One thing that I don't know if I can do is to remain out at sea for as long as our sailors do who are assigned to seaman's duty. The good thing about it is they get to see a lot of places that I will never be able to see. In the Army we only got to go to places that were out in the middle of nowhere, but our sailors often dock at port cities all over the world. Navy bases are often located in large port cities also and our sailors get to live in the big city even when they are not on sea duty.

    We have completed Navy designs for some of the ships that our Navy ring customers may have served on as well as for some of the equipment that they have used. You can create your ring to tell the story of the place where you were stationed as well as about the ship that you were assigned to, the job that you performed, or the equipment or weapon that you operated.

    If you are a member of the US Armed Forces who is designing a Custom Navy ring or you are purchasing an Navy ring as a gift we can serve you. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Create a Custom Navy Ring

  154. The Marine Corps is rich in history and tradition. They are the mose unique branch of service in that they are essentially self contained. When they deploy they have all of the support units needed right there with the combat infantry forces to fight their war. Each Marine Task Force has it's armor, infantry, artillery, and air support organically assigned to it, which is different than the Army organization. The Army until recently had all of these elements together at the division level because they actually fought on a larger scale. 

    Our Custom Marine Corps rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the time that you own your ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Where to Design a Custom Marine Corps Ring?

  155.  The US Air Force is the dominant air power in the world. The technology that they use is cutting edge and keeps them ahead of any enemy. Eventually other countries get the technology but by the time that they do our has already surpassed the old.

    Our pilots are the best trained in the world in the tactics and techniques required for them to get the maximum benefit from this technology. Their training is certainly more stressful and advanced than what pilots from other nations get.

    Air force personnel serve in a different capacity in that they have to be technical experts in whatever field that they are in. They don't fight as the rest of the troops do. They support their fighter and bomber pilots who do the fighting. They have to be intelligent and this is the basis of their promotion system. It is based on intellectual performance more than anything else.

    Our USAF rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. The Custom Air Force Ring

  156.    The Coast Guard performs many different duties. They are responsible for interdiction millions of dollars of illegal drugs every year and the capture of many drug smugglers and other criminals Drug smugglers have become very sophisticated in plying their trade so the Coast Guard has to follow suit with new tactics and equipment.. In addition, they rescue countless people who are having problems at sea. There are many who owe their lives to the actions that these brave men and women have performed. These are just a couple of the duties they perform which are more well known.

    Our Custom Coast Guard Rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won't fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. Click the following link to view our custom Coast Guard ring designs and to begin the ordering process. The Custom Coast Guard Ring

  157.     The days of big Airraft Carrier Groups and battleships fighting force on force battles with other big ships is not quite dead but it is highly unlikely that we will ever see this type of Naval combat again. Technology is so much more advanced than it was in WWII which just about makes this type of combat obsolete.

    Naval battles will consist of more long range missiles being fired at carriers, other ships, and aircraft. This type of action will make it seem that ships have just imploded when in actuality they have been destroyed by a long range missile. The Navy is working on a new weapon called a rail gun at this time. The rail gun will fire a projectile which moves so fast thay it won't need a warhead to damage an enemy ship. 

    The ring for the active duty sailor should show the readiness of our forces by the designs that he or she chooses to put on the ring. We have tried to give you every conceivable option to place on your ring. You take the time and decide what best represents you and we will honor your request.

    It doesn't matter what job title that you held while you were on active duty we can design a ring for you. You can call us at 912-877-4734 or click on the following link. The Active Duty Navy Ring

  158.  Active duty troops have to constantly train to go to war at a moments notice. Their entire life is to eat, sleep, and train to become better, stronger, and more versatile warriors. They have to be ready to respond to a variety of threats anywhere in the world at any time.


    They have to have knowledge of the tactics of every possible adversary that they could expect to come up against. They have to have plans already set up for every possible place thet they could possibly have to fight anywhere in the world. They can't realistically train to be able to fight every other militray so effective detailed plans have to be in place. If it ever becomes necessary to execute a plan they have to be versatile enough to make it work.

    The military will train more for the nation or army that poses the biggest threat. During the cold war the training premise was to face off against the Warsaw Pact countries which included Communist Russia and other European countries. The focus for the military during this time was to be able to fight outnumbered and win. Click on the following link to begin to design an active duty Army ring. Design an Active Duty Army Ring
  159.   Most of the military ring designs that we have are for active duty troops. We also have designs for reserve troops which sell very well but most of our customers are troops who are currently active. The active duty troop basically has to eat sleep and breathe for the military. He or she actually trains each day to be able to perform their wartime duties because they don't know when they will be called on to go to war.


    Our active duty troops endure the hardship of training along with the stresses of everyday military life. They deserve the recognition that a custom military ring gives them. The military ring gives them of telling the story of their time in service to the rest of the world.


    Many times the spouse will purchase thr ring as a special occasion gift. Special occasions can be retirement, graduation from a military school, completion of a tour of duty, or a promotion. There are other occasions that you can also purchase a custom military ring. The sky is the limit and the choice is yours. Click the following link to see the designs that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your custom military ring. Design an Active Duty Military Ring 
  160.   The Warrant Officer serves as the technical expert in his or her field. The warrant is an important asset to the unit that they serve in. Their duties generally will not puy them in command fo enlisted troops although they will have enlisted troops assigned to their section. These troops will be under their leadership but not their command.


    Warrants can be placed in command of enlisted troops if there are no commissioned officers available which happens occasionally. They are respected for their experience and technical expertise and are affectionately known by the title of "Chief," by both officers and enlisted personnel alike.

    We have the warrant officer emblem as a side panel design along with the warrant officer ranks as laser vue designs. If you served as a warrant or have a friend or loved one that you would like to purchase a ring for you can consider choosing either of these designs to place on your ring along with a very large number of others. Take your time and browse through all of the categories of designs before you choose. You will want to take your time so that you get exactly what you need to have. Click the following link in order to see the custom designs and to begin the process of ordering your new ring. Where to order a Custom Warrant Officer's Ring?  
  161.  Once a marine always a marine is one of the many mottos of the world reknown United States Marine Corps. The MArines are the smallest branch of the military which actually lives and serves to defend out nation by engaging with and destroying an enemy force.

    The Corps is pretty much self contained in that a Task Force has all of the elements that it needs to conduct war. The infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft needed to conduct it's mission and their equipment are all organic to the force so they train and fight together as a unit all of the time. This is crucial in time of war because a lack of teamwork or a lack of the knowledge about how your unit operates can hamper your operation significantly and cause many casualties.

    No matter whether you are a peacetime or a war time veteran you can still use the custom design work that we have available to create your USMC Veteran's Ring. Click the following link to preview our designs and to begin the ordering process. The USMC Veteran's Ring 
  162.  Our Air Force Veterans have served in a wide variety of places and positions. Those who are pilots or crewman who work aboard our military aircraft have more than likely seen some type of combat.

    Our Air Force has what is called a tactical and a strategic mission. The tactical mission upports all of the things that have an immediate impact on troops on the battlefield. Good examples of a tactical type operation would be bombing an enemy formation of tanks or other weapons, personnel, or equipment on the battlefield to provide immediate help to our troops.

    A strategic mission would include actions such as bombimg the military stockpiles or factories where war machines and goods are produced. Both these actions are done to assist troops on the battlefield but the tactical mission is one of immediate help, while the strategic mission degrades the overall ability of the enemy to conduct warfare even though the effect may not be immediate.  

    We have many different designs available for you to use to design your Air Force ring whether you are a peacetime or a wartime veteran. Click on the following link in order to see the design work available and to place your ring order. Design an Air Force Veteran's Ring
  163.    The Navy of today is totally different from the Navy of fifty years ago. The days of ships slugging it out toe to  toe with an enemy Navy on the open seas are long gone.

    Navy technology these days is so advanced that the average warship will never see the missile coming that would take it out. Modern Navies attack from over the horizon which is a term that means that you won't see the ship that has fired at you . If your technology fails you in the modern Navy you are in a bunch of trouble.
    Mordern technology enables our Navy ring customers to strike quickly in places where they are never expected. They are also infinitely more deadly than the old navy where big ships slugged it out with big guns. Ships would shoot at aircraft in the WWII movies with anti aircraft guns and machine guns. These days if you can see an aircraft it is too late to effectively fight it because they use long distance guided bombs and missiles in order to hit their targets too.  

    Click the following link to view our Navy Ring designs and to begin the process of ordering your Navy Veteran's Ring. Find a Navy Veteran's Ring

  164.   This happy family has been reunited after the husband has done time serving on a long duty assignment that kept him away from home. This is typical of military service and the wives deserve just as much honor as the husband.

    Military life is a unique life and has many hardships that you just don't see in most regular civilian marriages. The military veteran has lived a life that few will ever know or understand. This gentleman has just returned from Iraq and is seeing his wife and son for the first time in a while. He purchased an Operation Iraqi Freedom ring to tell the story of the time that he spent there.

    Your military ring can tell the story of your time spent in service no matter where or when you have served. You can create it whether you served during peace time or time of war. 
    Every veteran deserves to own a military ring which will tell the story of the time that he spent serving his or her country. Click the following link to view the many ring designs that we have available and to begin the process of ordering your military ring. Buy a Military Veteran's Ring
  165.    The US Coast Guard is the part of the military who are unsung heroes. You never hear much about what they do but I guarantee you that they play just as much important job of keeping our country safe as any other branch of our armes services. They have captured billions of dollars of illegal drugs over the years and rescued countless people from death in our seas and coastal waterways. They use the latest enforcement equipment and rescue tactics to keep our coastlines safe.

    You can design your ring to tell the story of the duties that you performed while serving in the Coast Guard or the type of ship that you served on. If you were assigned shore duty you can use your ring to show that also. The Coast Guard veteran has a story to tell that the civilian world just may not be able to understand. Each time that you meet a fellow veteran your ring will tell him the story of your time in military service. It will be a conversation piece that will bring back old memories or feelings of comaraderie. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. The Coast Guard Veterans Ring

  166.    Operation Desert Storm was launched in 1989 with the expressed purpose of evicting the Iraqi Army out of Kuwait. The Iraqis invaded and annexed Kuwait in August of that year and sat on the border of Saudi Arabia where they were poised to take over a large portion of the world's crude oil. Of course you know that we couldn't allow that.  

    The first US troops on the ground were elements of the 82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd Division was one of the light divisions of the 18th Airborne Corps. The 24th Infantry Division (which had heavier tanks and fighting vehicles) was the follow on force. Other units came later as time allowed. The 82nd was not really equipped to fight the heavy tanks and equipment that the Iraqis possessed but they are easy to transport so we could move them there quickly in order to have a deterrent force on the ground. The 24th Division was also not adequate enough alone to stand against the Iraqi Army but if combat had ensued they would have been able to buy precious time until more help could arrive.

    We have created an emblem which honors those who participated in Operation Desert Storm and you may choose to use it to design your military ring. We have also created a emblem which depicts both Iraq and Kuwait. If you decide that you don't want to use either of these there are many others that you can choose from.

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. The Desert Storm Veteran's Ring

  167. The tank was first introduced to land warfare during WWI. The reasons for its introduction were the need to be able to advance on enemy positions during the trench warfare of that time period. Trench warfare was static and deadly. Units were seldom able to advance successfully because forces were dug in so well.  Troops who were protected by the heavy armor of the tank were able to get close to the enemy and breach their lines without being killed in the process. This allowed troops to make advances on the battlefield and served to break the stalemate of the warfare.

    Modern tanks use modern technology to help them acquire and defeat targets alnog with advanced optics and several different types of armor to defeat antitank rounds. Primitive tanks didn't have the accurate deadly firepower of the tanks that we have today. Their primary advantage of the first tanks was promarily their armor which protected them from enemy firepower.

    Click the following link to view the different options that are available to you to use to design your ring. Design a Tankers Ring

  168. There are 7 different metal choices that you can make when you create your US Air Force Retirement Ring. Many of my retirees will place the dates of their service on one or both sides of their retirement ring. Most retirees will put the dates of their service on one or both sides of the ring. One thing that a lot of our customers often overlook is that you can put two lines of information on each side of the ring. This gives you a total of 32 characters that you can use to tell the story of your service.

    Most of our retirees will also pick two side panel designs which depict either units that they have served in or jobs that they have held while in the service. They usually want to put the words US Air Force Retired around the top of the ring. If you are purchasing a ring for another branch of service you can place the name of that branch there instead.

    These are just a few of the options that are available to you to use to create your ring. We are here to help you in the design of your ring and to assist you with whatever information that we can provide to you. We have many years of experience under our belts and will be more than happy to assist you in creating your ring. If you don't know much about the military and need to create a ring give us a call at 912-877-4734 and we will guide you through the process. Click the following link in order to view our designs and begin the ordering process. The US Air Force Retirement Ring

  169. US Army

    Men and women join the US Army each and every day. Their motivation may vary in purpose and intensity but they are motivated to serve. One thing that I have noticed about troops is that they will gripe and complain but they will give everything that they have to accompliosh whatever task that they are given.

        Each day, women and men in the military protect us, and our freedom. The sacrifices they make during the course of their service – to their country and to us – are immeasurable, and sometimes extreme. We honor them for their service in the armed forces and for their selfless dedication. And they are understandably proud of their hard work and military traditions. There is no better way for them to show their pride than a military ring -a visual sign of their service that is usually worn every single day. US Ary Rings reflect their power of character and their dedication to protect us all. In short, a military ring is exclusively the suitable way to reflect a person’s service in the armed forces, either past or present.

    Their appeal surpasses distinctions of gender, rank, and age: military rings are worn by officers and enlisted personnel, the young and old. click the following link to view our available designs and order your new military ring. US Army Rings

  170. The Sterling Silver Military Ring that we offer is a fairly new metal. We added it a few years ago due to popular demand.

    The ring is called the Silver Select Military Ring. It is composed of sterling silver and finished off with a platinum overlay. This ring has a very brilliant finish that definitely gets the attention of all who see it. Many customers will purchase this ring once I show them the display ring that I keep on hand. The brilliance of this ring catches the attention of all who see it to include the customes.

    Even though this ring is very bright the design work shows up on it very well. Pictures just don't really capture the true essence of this ring, but I believe that you will like it.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about these rings, or click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Designing a Custom Sterling Silver Military Ring

  171. 10kt gold is an excellent metal choice for a military ring. The best thing about it is that it is tough and durable. 10kt gold wears better than a 14 or 18kt gold ring or higher content because it is a harder metal. Therefore I highly recommend this ring if you want a gold ring to wear every day.

    These rings can be ordered in white or yellow gold depending on your personal preference. The price of both the white and yellow gold is the same. These rings come with a lifetime warranty so you can rest assured that you recieve the best quality and workmanship possible. Always check with the dealer before you order your ring to see if he will offer you this guarantee. If he is confident about his product this shouldn’t be a problem. We will also resize the ring for you far as long as you own it free of charge. The second and subsequent resixings will cost you a small amount of money.

    Click the following link to view our ring web site and begin the process of ordering your new military ring. Custom 10kt Gold Military Ring

  172. Every man or woman who has ever served in the military has the right to create a military service ring. The purpose of creating a service ring is to give you an heirloom that you can be proud of, and to tell the story of the time that you spent in the military.

    You can create your military service ring to focus on one particular aspect of your military career such as a place where you served or a particular time or campaign that you served in. You may also decide to tell a broader story of the years that you spent in service by choosing side panel designs and other designs that span a period of years. These designs may be the unit crests of units that you served in, awards that you have received, or military schools that you have attended. 

    You can create a ring that tells of your service no matter what branch of he military that you served in or the times that you served. It can also tell of the hardships that you have endured.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you begin to design your ring. Click on the following link to begin designing your custom military service ring. Where to buy a Military Service Ring?

  173. rings-photos-017.jpgWe get many customers in the retail store who are looking for a USMC Retirement Rings so we want to take some time to address those custom military ring issues which are important to you.

    Whether you retired from the corps or just served one tour we still can help you design a military ring. If you are a Marine who has served in more than one branch of service you can create your ring to represent both. Some served in the Marine Corps but went on to finish out their retirement in another branch of service. Many of the people who fall in this category will put a Marine Corps design on one side, and the other branch design on the opposite side.

    You may also mix some of the other options on the ring depending on what you like. We have given you as many ways as we possibly could to design the custom military ring of your dreams. We want you to feel free to tell the story of your military service.

    Click on the following link to view the designs available to you and to begin the ordering process. How to buy a USMC Retirement Ring

  174. The motto of the Combat Engineers is Essayons, which means “Let us Try.” The job of Combat Engineers is to construct whatever needs to be constructed on the modern battlefield. Combat engineers often have to perform while they are under enemy fire. They may be called on to perform duties such as constructing or clearing obstacles or minefields. Remember that when an enemy constructs an obstacle it is always located in what is called a kill zone. He is watching that obstacle and waiting for a force to enter so that he can kill them. So the engineers are actually in the enemy's killing zone attempting to clear the obstacles. Mind you they are not looking to return fire they are concentrating on removing the obstacles.

    Engineers perform demolition as well as construction. One engineer friend of mine would get into trouble because he always used too much explosive material to demolish his targets. He explained to me that he would rather be safe than sorry.

    Most of our combat engineers will place the motto somewhere on their ring. Almost all of them will place the engineers crest on their ring also with the colors under it. You may decide to display the crest in the stone or on the side panel of your ring or both.

    Click the following link to go to the products page and see the available designs. Follow the prompts there to order your ring. The Combat Engineers Ring

  175. The term deployment refers to when military troops are sent overseas for a specific reason. It normally means a deployment in anticipation of hostile events or it could possibly be for training. When a unit deploys it takes all of its available personnel and equipment. Deploying means that that unit is fully ready and prepared to fight a war.

    Military deployments tend to last for months and when they happen something serious usually follows. It is not effective at all for our government to go through the expense and hassle of deploying very large numbers of troops if they don’t have a wartime purpose. So whenever you see a major deployment such as Operation Desert Storm you can almost rest assured that war is to follow. If they take the time and go through the expense of sending thousands of troops to a place along with the support elements that they need in order to fight they are expecting a war.

    We produce special designs for each deployment that our troops participate in. Most troops will want the design that corresponds to the last deployment that they participated in but sometines they will choose differently.

    If you want to create a deployment ring for a friend or loved one or maybe for yourself and need help please call us at 912-877-4734. If you want to see the options available for your ring click the following link. Where to buy a Deployment Ring?

  176.   You can create a personalized military ring if you have the right people working with you. The bigger question is can you create a top quality personalized military ring? Once again the answer is yes, if you get the right people to help you. We are excited about helping you make the right choices for your ring. Our specialty is getting into your mind to find out what you are actually looking for.

    A custom military ring is a piece of military jewelry which tells the story of your time in service. When you decide to purchase a personalized military ring for yourself or your loved one who has spent time in service you should take your time and be sure of the story that you want it to tell.

    Many times the person seeking to have the ring made is doing so for a friend or loved one who is serving or has served in the US Armed Forces. In these cases our seasoned military personnel are able and waiting to help you out. We have assisted many such customers because we know the right questions to ask and the right answers to give you.

    The entire purpose of creating a personalized military ring is to tell the story of the time that you spent in the military service. Each person has their own individual story to tell and no two stories are exactly alike. You can add your own flair to your personalized ring. The beauty of personalization is that it speaks of you.

    We have had many customers who have served in more than one branch of service who have added a design for each of the branches of the military that they have served in. We have also had customers to place the names and or initials of their family members on their ring. These are just two examples of the types of custom work that you can do to your military ring. There are no limits to what you can do. Allow your imagination to be your guide. If you need help just call us at 912-877-4734. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Creating a Personalized Military Ring

  177. If you are looking to buy a military ring for a friend or a loved one finding a military ring is not hard to do. really not that hard to do. Their are many web sites available which sell these rings and will allow you to build your own custom military ring online.  The only problem is that you need to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable vendor. The best way to check the vendor’s reputation is to ask if they will give you a lifetime warranty. If he won’t give you a lifetime warranty you should immediately cut the conversation short and find a dealer who will. .

    We certainly give and honor a lifetime warranty and encourage our customers to return their rings for service anytime they have a problem. We offer the warranty because we know that the product that we have is durable. We wouldn't do so if we didn't have confidence in the quality of our rings.

    If you are going to buy a military ring you should go on the internet and have it custom made. The difference is that when you design or purchase a custom military ring you choose the story that you want it to tell. When you buy a ring off of the shelf you are buying an srticle which has been mass produced. It will have some good general qualities, but I believe that the purchase of a military ring is a significant event. The reason people purchase these rings is to identify with their service. For these reasons I believe that it is best to have these rings custom made.

    Customers need to have the flexibility to be able to speak about every major military event that they were a part of. You can use your military ring to display things such as your achievements, awards, campaigns that you have served in, and the places and time that you have served.

    If you are purchasing a military ring for a friend or loved one you can call us for assistance at 912-877-4734. Our staff members have multiple years of military experience and are happy to help you. Click on the following link in order to begin the process of ordering your military ring. Where can I buy a Military Ring?

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  178. Troops that have served on active military duty are often rewarded for their accomplishments with medals and ribbons. These awards serve to display an act of series of actions that sets them apart in some way from other troops in the military. Awards may be for valor or service. When other troops see the awards it gives them an indication of what type troop the wearer is.

    An Active Duty Military Ring does the same thing in that it can be used to tell the world the difference between you who has served your country on active duty and those who haven’t. Every troop has the right to use the military ring to tell the story of his time in service. The biggest difference between a ring and an award is that everyone can create a ring and every single ring will tell a different story of their military service. 

    Awards given by the military can only be worn while you are in uniform while the active duty military ring can be worn with either civilian or military clothing.

    You can use your ring to tell any part of your story on how you served your country. You may want to show a place that you have served or give details of a time that you served. The choice is totally up to you.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you are ready to order your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Order an Active Duty Military Ring

  179. Army aviation existed before there was an Air Force. The first time planes were used in combat was when somebody had the bright idea that aviators could assist troops on the ground. The first attempts at assisting the ground pounders were crude but over time tactics and equipment evolved into what we have today. Eventually the Army Air Corps evolved into the Air Force.

    Modern day aircraft are so much a help for troops on the ground that aerial operations are an integral part of every ground campaign. Military planners integrate the capabilities of aircraft into every battle plan for troops who fight on the ground. Fixed and rotary wing aircraft are invaluable to the ground effory.

    Army aviation is close attack aviation. They may use air to ground missiles but they don’t use bombers. Army aviators perform many missions ranging from transporting troops on the battlefield to killing tanks in direct combat.

    We have aviation side panel designs for the different aircraft in the army inventory if you want to create an Army Aviation Ring. You can also choose to place the aviation crest on one of the sides. These rings can be created in any of the two ring styles and in all of the metal combinations available for our other rings. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance creating your Army Aviation Ring. Click on the following link to start the ordering process. Order an Army Aviation Ring

  180. Most people don’t realize that there is a very large amount of costomization possible for the Military Commemorative Ring.

    One hundred per cent of the design work on the military ring is custom work and it is all chosen by you the customer. I have never seen this much custom work available anywhere for the same price!! You are completely in charge of your ring design. We encourage our customers to put the total ring together and then think about what you have for a while to see if there is anything else you want to add. When you do it this way your ring will tell a more complete story.

    List all of the things that you want your ring to say, then look through the available designs that we offer and pick the ones that you will be able to use. After you do this you can begin to design your ring.


    Remember that you can't say everything with pictures. In those cases where you can't find the adequate pictures say it with words. You may write on each side panel of your ring, around the stone and inside the ring with the engraving. The only limits are in your mind. Click the following link to see the designs available and to begin the process of creating your custom military ring. Options for Customizing your Military Ring 

  181. Unless you have served in the United States Navy you just can’t really appreciate what they do. A ring is a well deserved gift for any friend or loved one that has ever served in the navy.

    Our Navy is deployed to just about every part of the globe at one time or another. They are diverse and versatile and have many different jobs that they perform. Those who are assigned to sea duty may have to stay out at sea for six months at a time or longer. Our navy ring customers work long hours all of the time that they are deployed. There is no such thing as a regular shift and go to bed or wherever until the next day.

    There is no rest from war. It continues until someone either wins or loses. War doesn’t respect feelings or emotions. War doesn’t love you or your family and it doesn’t care about whether your dog or goldfish just died. It continues and if you are not strong it will grind you into the dust. The navy won’t allow you to quit and go home because the situation is not what you thought it should be.

    You can create your own 10kt Gold Navy Ring  regardless of the branch of service that you were in. If you have served in past conflicts or wars you can create your ring as well as if you served during peacetime. Keep in mind that all of the custom work we provide is absolutely free. If you have questions about your order you can always call us at 912-877-4734. We have years of military experience and will be glad to help you.

  182. The US Army Rangers are the most destructive light infantry force in the world. They perform a wide variety of missions and most of them take place behind enemy lines. The Ranger unit is small and self contained. Their missions don’t require prolonged enemy contact just precision and audacity. The Ranger unit is a highly professional organization which can be counted on to get things done. They won't quit until they have accomplished their mission. When you have a Ranger unit on your trail you have a major headache which won't go away.

    They are given sensitive missions to carry out because the outcome is critical and there is no room for error. Rangers are a light infantry force which means that once they are dropped behind enemy lines they carry everything that they need on their backs. Rangers may be requird to carry extremely heavy loads and weapons over long distances. They may also have to carry much extra ammunition and special equipment based on the mission that they are required to perform.

    10kt Gold is the toughest of the gold metals so it is only fitting that the Ranger choose it as the metal for his ring. It is also possible to purchase different metals such as sterling silver and celestrium. You choose the customization which goes on your ring so you can purchase this ring regardless of whether you served in a Ranger Brigade unit or a regular Infantry unit.

    Our 10kt Gold Ranger Rings are Balfour Rings so they come with the renown Balfour lifetime guarantee. If you or a loved one want to purchase a military ring simply give us a call at 912-877-4734.

    Allow us to help you tell the story of your time in service with the purchase of your custom military ring. We have years of experience if you don’t know much about the military and are purchasing the ring as a gift to one of your lovrd ones Every Ranger deserves to have his own 10kt Gold Ranger Ring. Click the following link to view the rings that we have on hand and to begin the ordering process. Where to buy a 10kt Gold Army Ranger Ring?

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  183. If you happen to be a woman who serves in the US Army we have some choices for you when you decide to create your own custom military ring.

    The Ladies Freedom ring is available in all of our regular metal choices so you won’t miss out if this ring is what you want. There is a wide assortment of designs available for you to choose from in order to customize your ring so the possibilities are almost limitless.

    Many of my female customers will purchase the men’s freedom ring when they want a bolder look they will choose it because the difference in price is negligible. We take pride in the fact that we can meet your custom military ring needs regardless of whatever they may be. Click the following link in order to view this ring and to begin the ordering process. The Womans US Army Ring.

  184. US Army Rangers are the most elite Infantry troops in the world. If you need a target destroyed the Rangers are the force that you want to call on. They are highly skilled in patrolling, raids, and ambushes. Thy work primarily behind enemy lines and may cover large areas of ground as they occupy enemy territory. They will trave on foot once they are on the ground because they operate behind enemy lines. They will cover a large area and operate out of an area of operation. Inside that area they will cause havoc on the enemy giving him the most serious migrane headache imagineable. If you have Rangers on your tail it's like having a nightmare that won't go away.

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee against defects in workmanship. This means that they won’t fade out or fall apart. The guarantee also covers the stone and the epoxy used to produce colors. We will even resize the ring for you free of charge in case your finger grows or shrinks during the entire time that you own the ring.

    If you are purchasing the ring as a gift for someone and have a problem with military symbols and terminology call us at 912-877-4734 and we will help you put it all together. To find out how to order this ring click on this link. Where to buy a Custom Designed Army Ranger Ring?

  185. Celestrium is the best selling metal that we have for our Marine Corps Rings. The reason is very simple and obvious. Celestrium is tougher than any other metal yet it is the most inexpensive of all of the metal types.

    This is the metal that you can wear everyday. You can work in it as well as play. You can choose celestrium whether you served as a combat Marine, Force Recon, or logistics. you can use it if you are on a tight budget and want something that looks exactly like gold. Celestrium is actually tougher than gold and will wear much longer and better. This metal is easy for jeweller's to work with and never needs to be cleaned because it maintains its brilliance indefinitely.  

    Celestrium looks good in civilian clothing as well as in uniform. I tell my customers that if they feel that they need to polish the ring to simply use a polishing cloth to touch it up every once in a while. I have never polished my display rings even though have had them for years.

    Celestrium looks identical to 14kt white or yellow gold so ninety percent of the public can’t tell the difference between the metals. I can tell because I am used to working with both metals but I have to give it a good look.

    Celestrium is available for every branch of the Marine Corps and all of our designs can be placed on this ring. The enamel on the colored side panel and color shield designs stands out and holds up really well on these rings. These rings come with the antiqued finish and you can design your ring from scratch.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about celestrium. When you are ready to design your ring click on the following link. Where to buy a Celestium Marine Corps Ring? 

  186. Since there are many more women in the US Navy than the Army or Marine Corps you can easily find a Custom Navy Ring for women or men.

    There are several different styles of Navy Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular. The one that sells best is probably the Independance Ring because it has a bolder shape and squared off design. The men's freedom ring is the other major ring design that we offer. The same customization is available for each of these rings which means that you can load them up with pertinenet information. 

    The Navy is such a diversified branch of the Military that there are many different side panel designs to choose from. There are so many job titles and descriptions for our Navy servicemen and women that it is difficult to list them all. The remedy for this is that we give you space to write in a lot of customization. This insures that you can adequately cover all of your bases. 

     The style of ring that you choose depends on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Navy Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it. If your ring has color shields you can choose whichever colors that you choose.

    You can purchase a Men’s Navy Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Navy and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from an Navy school, or to commemorate the time that you spent in an overseas military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Navy Rings for Men.

  187. rings-photos-006.jpgWe have finally completed our catalog project and have new catalogs available for all branches of military service. Our older catalogs listed all branches of service in one book which was fine but the addition of new designs necessitated the creation of different catalogs.

    Now you can view the custom military ring designs which pertain only to your branch of service. You still have the option of mixing designs from different branches of service. For example, if you served in the Marine Corps, then the Army you can put designs from each one of those branches on the same ring.

    You can view our designs on the web site or you may request a free catalog from us. If you need two catalogs that is fine also we just ask that you don’t request more than you intend to use.

  188. The purpose of a military ring is to tell the story of the time that you spent serving your country. This ring is the public display of whatever part of your story that you want to tell the world. A military ring is a conversation piece which will draw the intrest of the people around you no matter what the event.

    You can wear the ring with either civilian or military attire whether you are in a casual or formal environment. Your ring always fits in regardless of place, event, or time.

    Some people such as myself only wear their military ring on special occassions. I like the idea of having the ring as an heirloom to bring back memories. I seldom wear my ring and when I do it makes the event special. You can wear your ring as much as it suits you because you and I are different. Thats the beauty of being able to design a military ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Creating a custom Air Force Service Ring

  189. Since our USAF is a diverse and versatile branch of service there are many different types of designs available. Any Air Force base is a microcosm of our society. There are many different jobs which are all required to cause the organization to operate effectively. The bottom line of the entire deal is to send pilots up to fight the battle from the air.

    The men’s USAF military ring also can be purchased in a square faced stone which has a bolder look or a round faced design for a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the women’s ring. This information can be whatever ou want it to be as long as you can fit it in the available space.

    You can purchase a men’s USAF ring regardless of the job that you held while in the service. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a military school, receiving a military award or promotion,or to commemorate the time that you spent serving in a military campaign.

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. How to order a USAF ring.

  190. The number of Vietnam Veterans is dwindling but there are still a good number of them left. Vietnam was a different type of war and a turning point for our military and our nation. This war just happened at a bad time in history. There was a cultural revolution going on at the same time which made it the absolute worst time to be in a war. This, along with the social and political situation in the United States at the time really hurt the war effort by our troops. 

    Both our country and our military learned some hard lessons from the Vietnam war which have stuck with us and have enabled us to perform better in subsequent conflicts.

    If you served during this conflict or know someone who has you can use the custom designs that we have created to create your Vietnam Memorial Ring. Every military ring is a memorial in itself which tells the story of the time that the wearer spent in service.

     Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help ordering your ring. Click on the following link to begin the order process; Order a Vietnam Memorial Ring

  191. rings-photos-044.jpgBalfour has been in the business of making custom class rings and military rings for a very long time. Balfour has an excellent track record for quality and pricing of our custom rings.

    Balfour offers military rings for all branches of service and every conceivable military occupational specialty. When you decide to design a Balfour Military Ring we are here to assist you in every way. We have served hundreds of customers over the years and are familiar with your needs. There are no additional charges for custom work on these rings, in other words the price that we give you up front is the same after you have finished the design of your ring. We do not charge you for the extras.

    If you compare you will find that we give the lowest prices in the industry (at least we don’t know of any lower). All of our rings come with a lifetime guarantee. If you have a problem with the ring send it back and we will replace it. Let’s be reasonable now, if you smash it or back over it with your car we can’t honor this warranty, but we will remake the ring for you for a fraction of the original price. Feel free to check out our military ring website and compare. If you want to contact us feel free to e mail or call us at 912-877-4734. Click the following link to begin ordering your ring. Balfour Military Rings

  192.   Th sterling silver ring that we provide our customers is called the silver select ring. it is a silver ring with a platinum overlay which gives it extra brilliance. Many customers will switch their choice to this particular ring immediately when they see it. It comes with the lifetime guarantee that we offer with all of the rings that we sell.

    The Marine Corps has a tough image to maintain because it does the toughest type of fighting. The Marines are actually a maritime security force and also function as Naval Infantry. When a ship had to be boarded and taken in the early days the Marines would be the force which boarded the other ship and fight in short gruesome close quarter hand to hand battles. The decks of the ships that they fought on would often be slippery with blood

    You can get this type of ring style ring regardless of where you spent your time while you served in the Marines. You can use any of our designs on your silver ring. If you are a female you can place the same designs on your ring also.We have a traditional womans ring which sells very well but every once in a while our female customers will want the male freedom ring because it is large and they can place more of the free custom work that goes on it. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have questions that this post doesn't answer. Click the following link to begin the process of ordering your ring. Design a Sterling Silver Marine Corps Ring

  193. We have been selling excellent quality US Navy Rings for a lot of years now and  and pride ourselves on being qualified, reputable ring dealers. The first thing that you need to think about when you attempt to purchase your ring determine the dealers policy towards warranty and repair. We give you a lifetime warranty in writing before you order your ring. We are confident of the workmanship of the ring and won’t hesitate to stand behind what we sell.

    If you have problems putting your ring together call us and we will be more than happy to assist you. You mean more to us than just another sell. we actually want to invest in your happiness.

    We have been designing and creating Navy rings for a very long time. We don’t doubt our reputation for excellence reputation of excellence and a long line of satisfied customers who stand behind their work. We have a long list of ring designs which you can use in the construction of your custom Navy ring.

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to order an official US Navy Ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Where to Order an Official US Navy Ring?

  194. Troops that have served on active military duty are often rewarded for their time in service with medals and ribbons. These awards serve to display an act of series of actions that sets them apart in some way from other troops in the military. Most troops who have served on active duty will design a custom military ring at some point in time. Your ring is the one thing that sets you apart from anyone else who has ever served in the US Armed Forces. 

    Awards given by the military can only be worn while you are in uniform while the active duty military ring can be worn with either civilian or military clothing. It is your own personal award and no one else will have one like yours. You can use it to show pride in the service that you have rendered to your country. You can use your ring to tell any part of your story on how you served your country. You may want to show a place that you have served or give details of a time that you served. The choice is totally up to you.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you are ready to order your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Order an active duty ring

  195. rings-photos-014.jpgA military commemorative ring is a ring that is bought or designed to commemorate a specific place, time, or event. The event would be your time in military service, or the event or events that you participated in during the time that you spent while in the military.

    Normally the military will use medals, and ribbons, pins, special uniform items, belt buckles, and plaques among many other things in order to commemorate a specific event..

    Many of our custom military ring customers have created rings to commemorate campaigns such as the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and so on. They have also commemorated places such as Fort Irwin, or Fallujah. Many will create a custom military ring to commemorate their retirement, or graduation from a military school. One of the mast notable tings that many of our customers are doing now is to commemorate the memories of their fallen comrades. Most have done so by inscribing the initials of their friends either on the side of the ring or inside the ring as the engraving.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you get ready to order your ring or if you have questions. Click the following link to begin the ordering process. The Military Commemorative Ring

  196. Infantry School SSI.gifThe US Army Infantry school is located in Fort Benning Georgia and is home to a myriad of infantry leadership and tactics courses. We know and recognize basic infantry training first of all, but there is much more to being an effective infantry troop than basic training. 

    There is also a sniper school, along with basic and advanced leadership schools located on Fort Benning. The infantry school patch is the one shown in the picture and captures the spirit of the infantry soldier with its caption and logo.

    Soldiers from all over the world are trained at the Infantry School. I have visited this post many times in the past and was there for a while while I went through airborne training. The professionalism of the Officer’s, NCO’s and Enlisted soldiers assigned to the Infantry School is second to none.

    The Infantry School design is just one of many that we offer. You can use our designs to create a ring that tells the story that you would like for it to tell. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any problems ordering your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. The US Army Infantry School Ring 

  197.   We have created a corresponding ring style for women that is available for each and every type of ring that we offer.

    The ladies freedom military ring is the same shape as the men's Freedom Ring just smaller. Many of my female customers will order the men's ring when they want to have a bolder design. You can design your ring whether you served during peacetime or war. It doesn't matter which branch of the military that you served in we have enough custom design work available so that you can tell the complete story of your time spent in service.

    We will honor the warranty on your military ring for women for as long as you own it and will stand behind the workmanship. We  have also priced them very affordably. You don't have to break the bank in order to buy a ring. Call us and ask us about our layaway plan.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have questions about ordering your ring or want to set up payment terms. Click on the following link in order to begin the process of ordering your ring. Where to find a Military Ring for Women

  198. The job of Aviator requires a certain type person. The typical aviator has to be an extremely confident individual because he or she has to have superior physical health, reflexes, and mental acuity to be successful.  The pilot or aviator goes through a lenthy and rigorous training ordeal. Aviator training must be intense and stress every aspect pf the job that he is expected to perform. This is a super critical position and there are no room for mistakes. 

    Determine the dealers policy toward ring warranty and repair before you purchase your ring. If he won't give you a lifetime warranty on your ring don't purchase it. Your dealer should also be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. Let me ask you another question. Does he try to do everyting in his power to make it easy for you to contact him? If not you need to ask yourself why.

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to buy an Official Aviator's Ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Where can I buy an Official Aviator's Ring?

  199. artilleryThe motto of the fiels artillery is "Shoot, Move, Communicate." These are the three tasks that are essential if the artillery unit is to be successful on the battlefield. They must provide rapid accurate fires for the units that they support, they must be able to keep up with rapidly moving units on the offensive, and they must be able to pass information from the observers to the guns and vice versa. 

    Field Artillery basic and advanced training is primarily conducted in The US Army Field Artillery School located at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Areas of artillery training include cannon artillery, survey, fire direction, targeting, and forward observation. Each area of this training has its unique challenges.

    During my time as an artilleryman the artillery school also taught tactics, nuclear targeting and operations, and missile courses along with aerial observation.

    The most physically demanding job is the job of cannoneer. The cannoneer has to lift, transport, and load artillery projectiles onto the howitzer and into ammunition trucks.

    Speed is always stressed in artillery training because whoever needs artillery needs it as quickly as possible and is probably in some kind of trouble. Safety is critical because the field artilleryman is dealing with high explosive fuses, powder, and projectiles. Accuracy is a major factor because the smallest mistake will cause a huge error on the receiving end of the artillery fire. Artillery shells can travel for miles so small discrepancies are greatly magnified over distance. Some of the factors that must be accounted for when an artillery shell is fired are; air density, wind speed and direction, air temperature, the rotation of the earth, air temperature, powder temperature, and temperature of the gun tube, and drift which is the skew caused by the spinning projectile as it travels through space. The number of rounds that have been fired through the cannon is a factor because blowby (the escape of propellant gases) increase as the tube gets older.

    There are many options for the field artilleryman who wants to design a field artillery ring. We can’t give you every available option in this short post, but the combinations are numerous. Click on the following link in order to begin the process of ordering your ring. Design a Field Artillery Ring

  200. 101st airborneIf you have ever been a part of this storied unit you can use the resources available to us to create your own Custom 101st Airborne Division Ring.

    The 101st has the nickname of “Screaming Eagles” and has a rich military history. It is best known for its exploits during the Normandy Operation and the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. When you see the old war movies which I could never get enough of as a child (and even now). Many times the 101st was the unit being portrayed.

    The 101st was origionally an Airborne (paratrooper) division but during the Vietnam War it was changed to an Airmoble (transports its troops by helicopter) Division. The 101st has also seen action in Operations: Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. The division has also served in humanitarian efforts in Rwanda, and Somalia.

    The 101st is located in Fort campbell Kentucky and is the home of the Air Assault school. We have written about the school in previous posts and will probably write about it again in the near future.

    There is a 101st unit crest side panel design available for those of you who served in the division and would like for your military ring to show it. We also have an air assault emblem available for those of you who have qualified and were air assault troops. 

    Don't hesitate to call us when you order your division ring if you need any assistance of any kind. click on the following link in order to begin the ordering process. Design your Custom 101st Airborne Division Ring

  201. The United States Marine is truly a unique individual. The combat Marine is highly proficient in hand to hand combat, survival echniques and military tactics. He or she has a long history of tradition and effective training to draw from. The Marines have been training troops to become warriors for hundreds of years and they know exactly what they are doing. They can take a civilian off of the streets and turn him into a warrior in just a few weeks.

    They function as Naval Infantry although they don’t fight in modern times the same way that they did in the past. In the past when one ship would engage with another at sea a boarding party of Marines would occupy the enemy ship and take it over. This means that there was a lot of bloody hand to hand fighting. This fighting tradition is still evident today in the way that the Marines stress hand to hand combat in their training. They train more on hand to hand combat than the Army.

    One significant way that they were used in the past and are still used today is to fight intense rather short battles on dry land. They are not neccessarily geared for prolonged combat on a single piece of land like the Army is but they can if they have to. The Army has the job of engaging in prolonged land combat. The MArines can do this also but it is not exactly the way that they want to fight.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you want to ask questions about ordering the ring. In order to get started click on the following link. Order a USMC Ring

  202. Army aviation existed before there was an Air Force. The first time planes were used in combat was when somebody had the bright idea that aviators could assist troops on the ground. The first attempts to do so were very rudimentary but it eventually evolved into what it is today.

    Modern day craft are so much a help for troops on the ground that aerial operations are an integral part of every ground campaign. Troops on the groung depend on aviation assets to help them in time of need while in combat. Helocopters have proven to be excellent in a ground support role because they move relatively slowly and can hover close to a target while they engage it with rockets or machine guns.

    Army aviation is close attack aviation. They may use air to ground missiles but they don’t use bombers. Army aviators perform many missions ranging from transporting troops on the battlefield to killing tanks in direct combat. They also transport cargo and wounded troops back and forth across the battlefield.

    We have aviation side panel designs for the different aircraft in the army inventory if you want to create an Army Aviation Ring. You can also choose to place the aviation crest on one of the sides. These rings can be created in any of the two ring styles and in all of the metal combinations available for our other rings. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance creating your Army Aviation Ring. Click on the following link to start the ordering process; Order an Army Aviation Ring

  203. rings-photos-017.jpgMilitary retirement is a milestone that needs to be recognized and honored. If you have served 20 years in the armed forces whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or any government agency you have certainly accomplished a major feat. It takes a certain type of personality to do 20 years of military service successfully.

    I personally admire and respect the military man or woman who can reach this pinnacle. We have done many military retirement rings for service members that I can’t keep count, and we have done each and every one with pride. There is no set way or pattern for doing them which is the beauty of creating a custom military ring. Any way that you decide to do your ring is the right way.

    Most like to put the word “retired” somewhere on thier ring whether it be around the stone or above a side panel design. Many of our customers will put their service years on one or both sides of the ring above the side panel.

    We offer our advice to you free of charge and we will be glad to help you if you want to design a retirement ring for yourself or one of your loved ones. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. click on the following link in order to begin the process of ordering your military ring. How to Order a Military Retirement Ring?

  204. rings-photos-026.jpgI have noticed that while the news and information that we provide on our blog gets much attention, many people are looking for practical information on the product itself. We will make the next few posts informational on some of the various designs that you can use to create your custom military ring.

    In this post we will discuss designing your Veteran's Military Ring. If you are a Vietnam Vet a peacetime vet or a veteran in any other conflict or war we have created a design for your ring. You can design your own custom Veterans military ring for yourself or for friends and loved ones who happen to be veterans. Remember that we are here to help you. If you get stuck don’t get frustrated, don’t hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will get you on track.

    The first thing that I would like to make clear to you is that you can state your involvement in the Vietnam war or any other conflict in the wording around the stone regardless of the branch of service that you were in. It would appear as “US Army Vietnam,” or Operation Enduring Freedon etc.

    Many of our veterans will put their place of service or dates of service on the sides of the ring above the side panels. Keep in mind that your ring has two sides so you can put one or the other on each one. One point that many of our customers tend to miss is that you can also put two different lines of information above each side panel of your ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process for your ring. Creating a Veteran's Military Ring

  205. rings-photos-020.jpgThe United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) was established in July 1972 in Fort Bliss Texas. The chief purpose is to develop common training for all advanced Non commissioned Officers Courses (ANCOC) in the United States Army. This is a pretty wide umbrella because it covers the Warrior Leader Course (WLC), the US Armys First Sergeants Course, and the Command Sergeant Majors Course.

    Now I hope that you understand why creating a Sergrant Major's Academy Ring can turn out to be a complicated task. Not only is there so much design information to choose from, there is also so much activity to put on your ring. If you were or are permanent duty at the academy that is one thing, but if you attended the Command Sergeant majors course that is a totally different situation. We can certainly help you with both or either one. There is no limit to what you can do with your military ring except in your imagination.

    The good thing about creating your custom military ring with us is that we give you so many options that you can create a service ring with just about any combination of ideas.

    Don't hesitate to contact us for help when you begin to create your custom ring. Call us at 912-877-4734. Click on the following link to view the designs and begin the ordering process. Creating your Sergeant Major's Academy Ring

  206. rings-photos-044.jpgThe purpose of this post is to give you some guidelines to help you to design your custom Operation Iraqi Freedom Military Ring. 

    Most of our customers choose the new Operation Iraqi Freedom side panel as one of their side designs. This is the design that sets this ring apart from others as an Iraqi Freedom Ring. Many will put the dates of their service above this side panel, but many may put the place where they served while located in Iraq. Many will use the initials for Operation Iraqi Freedom above the side panel with the number for the rotation that they were there. For Example OIF III. If they have served there more than once they will often put the letters for both rotations such as; OIF II & IV.

    We have had soldiers who have served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom design custom military rings also. Many of them would put the design for each campaign on each side of the ring and the dates for each campaign above them.

    This leaves plenty of room on the ring for additional information such as unit affiliation, military occupational specialty, awards, and engraving.

    One more note: You can also show the campaign that you served in around the stone of your ring. This can be specified in the wording around the stone box on the web site. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance designing your own military ring. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process. Tips for Designing your Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring

  207. Those of you who have retired from our Air Force can use the resources available to us to producerings-photos-019.jpg a Custom Air Force Retirement Ring to tell the story of the time that you spent in service to your country in the US Air Force. The ring can be created in a variety of styles and metal choices which include, but are not limited to; gold, sterling silver, and celestrium.

    The options available are too numerous to name here but you can view them on the products page of this web site or the Air Force page. You may also request a free catalog which gives a good representation of many of the available styles and designs. The web site lists more of the older designs along with the new so you can get a good look there. the catalog has better quality color pictures and will give you a better visual representation of the designs.

    We have served many customers over the years and you can be one of that number. These rings are guaranteed for life and the first resizing is free. On top of this all of the customization available to you dosen’t cost any extra money. The flat rate price includes everything that you can possibly squeeze onto your custom ring. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance designing your ring. Click on the following link to get started on creating your custom military ring. The Air Force Retirement Ring

  208. rings-photos-020.jpgWhen a serviceman or woman has attained the rank of Sergeant Major you can rest assured that he or she has spent many years in military service. This rank dosn't come easily and it doesn't come cheaply. Only a few career military men or women can rise to this level so the Sergeant Major is the cream of the crop.  I would compare it to the rank of General in that by the time the service member makes it he or she has put in many long years of service and has seen just about everything that the military can throw at them.

    The Sergeant Major has earned the experience and wisdom that can only be gained through years of military service. I have never seen a Sergeant Major who yelled and screamed and raised a whole lot of cain. First Sergeants yes, but the Command Sergeant Major will have First Sergeants under him or her. The Sergeant Major only has to give a look to get the point across.

    We have assisted many Retired Sergeant Majors over the years with military rings so we have experience on our side also. We also have wisdom which we have earned by satisfying our customers over the years. We really had to go to the drawing board as far as creating the proper designs to be able to represent every possible aspect of their service. We have always been able to tell a complete story with our custom military rings. When you order your ring don't feel as if you can't call us for assistance. We try to be available for you and are happy to assist you in every way. Click on the following link to begin the process of ordering your Sergeant Major's Retirement Ring

  209. The Air Force adds a certain sophistication to combat because it is the only branch of the military where the troops send their Officers off to do the fighting. The custom sterling silver Air Force ring designs that we offer are perfect because they cover a wide range of options which you can choose regardless of the job that you held while you were in the Air Force.

    The silver select ring is made of sterling silver and given a platinum overlay for a very special visual effect. The platinum overlay adds shine to this ring which sets it apart from all others. When I show this ring most of my customers are taken aback by its brilliance and luster.

    Most of our older Air Force ring customers customers prefer gold and some will choose white gold over yellow but recently we have been getting more and more requests for the silver. Our younger customers seem to want the white gold or silver because it is more fashionable at this time. The demand for sterling silver military rings has increased in proportion to the number of young troops in the Air Force. These rings have worked very well since their inception and are a very good addition to our product line.

    We can use any of our designs to help you to create your silver ring. If you are a woman we can place the same designs on your ring also.We have a traditional womens ring which sells very well but every once in a while our female customers will want the male freedom ring because it is larger and has a bolder look.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 when you get ready to order your new ring. We have years of experience under our belt and will be more than happy to assist you. Click the following link to begin creating your new ring. The Sterling Silver Air Force Ring
  210. rings-photos-016.jpgThere are many ways to customize your US Air Force Retirement Ring. One of the first things to consider is which of the seven different metals that you want your ring to be made of? You also need to choose the style of ring that you want. you can choose from the Independance or the Freedom styles. The difference between the two is the shape of the face.

    Most of our customers who are retirees will put the dates of their service on one or both sides of the ring above the side panel design. One thing that a lot of our customers often overlook is that you can put two lines of information on each side of the ring. This gives you a total of 32 characters that you can use to tell the story of your service. Some people only want to use one line but two are available to you.

    Most of our retirees will also pick two side panel designs which depict either units that they have served in or jobs that they have held while in the service. They usually want to put the words US Air Force Retired around the top of the ring.

    These are just a few of the options that are available to you to use to create your ring. We are here to help you in the design of your ring and to assist you with whatever information that we can provide to you. If you need assistance when you are creating your custom Air Force Ring call us at 912-877-4734. Click on the following link in order to begin the process of creating your ring. The US Air Force Retirement Ring.

  211. E-9 Collar PinThe Master Chief Petty Officer is the highest ranking enlisted person in the Navy and the Coast Guard. The other Petty Officer ranks are Chief Petty Officer and Senior Chief Petty Officer.

    This rank corresponds to the rank of Sergeant Major in the Army and the Marine Corps. He is the senior enlisted member of the chain of command so just like the Sergeant Major he is the biggest, baddest, meanest, ugliest mutha in the valley. His purpose is to be the enlisted representative to the unit commander. As such he sets the standard for enlisted troops and he oversees all functions that deal with their welfare.

    This rank gets the respect of enlisted and officers which is the same as in the Army with Army senior enlisted personnel.. The chief is revered for his knowledge and is considered to be the technical expert in his field.

    Official duties of the Chief Petty Officer are to assist the commander in issues regerding: quality of life, discipline, training, and morale. Aboard submarines he is known as the “Chief of the Boat.” He is more well known than the Commander because all of the enlisted have to deal with him in the sense that he is normally the top of their chain of command.

    This rank is so vital and the job of the “Master Chief” is so important that we created a side panel design for the customer who wishes to create a Chief Petty Officer's ring. This design is just one of many types and styles of military ring designs that we offer. Click on the following link to begin the process of ordering your Master Chief Petty Officers Ring. Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer?

  212. Avocado oil can be ingested internally for internal health as well as used as an external product for skin care. We are all familiar with the avocado plant and what it looks like. Avocado oil contains natural ingredients that the human body requires for maintenance and cell growth. 

    Avocado oil contains vitamin E, which is probably the best antioxidizing vitamin that you can get. Avocado also rejuvenates the skin by adding minerals, amino acids, and other trace elements that the body needs, vitamin E oil in particular. This makes avocado oil an excellent anti ageing product. It also has ingredients which support the production and stability of the collagen found in the skin. Collagen is the substance which gives the skin its elasticity which serves to keep it wrinkle free, therefore regular use of avocado will help you to look younger.T

    I always suggest that you use essential oils for cooking because they are so rich in nutrients and minerals that the body needs. The fatty acids that they contain are not harmful to the human body because they can be broken down rather quickly and easily utilized as energy. Essential oils are fairly stable and can be used in most cooking applications. They can also be used for salad dressings and as an ingredient in making dips.

    Avocado oil is also a very good massage oil. Once again I recommend the use of essential oils for massage because they give you so many added benefits. The very action of rubbing the oil into the skin produces heat at the same time that it forces the oil into the skin. Essential oils are not very heavy so most of them are easily absorbed into the skin. The benefit of this is that it puts the essential ingredients for skin health right where they are needed. Oils hold moisture for longer periods of time and won’t evaporate so you get a prolonged moisturizing effect when you use them. I really don’t see any sense in using anything else for massage. The essential oil will cost you more than say baby oil but the health benefits that it will give you are priceless. When you use it on a prolonged or regular basis will see additional health benefits. I also encourage all of my customers to take small amounts of carrier oils internally each day in order to take advantage of more of their healing properties.
    Avocado oil is one of my personal top recommendations. You should use the pure essential oil rather than purchasing cosmetic products which claim that they contain essential oils. Normally they will contain amounts of the real essential oils that are so small that they won’t do you any real good. The pure products will cost you a little bit more but there is no way to deny the extraordinary health benefits that they provide. The additional effect of the health benefits of avocado oil is the reason that you should keep it on hand.
  213. You can purchase an official Marine Corps ring online from any qualified, reputable dealer who includes these rings in his product line. Before you attempt to purchase your ring determine the dealers policy towards warranty and repair. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. If he is confident of the workmanship of the ring he won’t hesitate to stand behind what he sells. Does he attempt to assist you in the design of your ring or does he just leave you out there on an island alone? Does he actually attempt to determine how you need help or does he just want to make a sale and pushes you to finish so that he can find another customer? Your dealer has to be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. We have military experience and are excited about the ring that you are purchasing. We know the ins and outs of purchasing a military ring and can show you how to get the most for your money.

    We have been designing and creating official Marine Corps rings for a very long time. We have a reputation for excellence and a long line of satisfied customers who stand behind our work. We have a long list of ring designs which you can use in the construction of your custom Marine Corps ring. We have newer designs along with those that denote Marine Corps history such as Tun Tavern and Iwo Jima. 

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to but an Official Marine Corps Ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring. Click the following link to begin the ordering process; Where to buy an Official Marine Corps Ring?

  214. rings-photos-026.jpgOur Maines have had to change their tactics and equipment drastically in recent years and we have continued in our efforts to keep up with the trend. During the war on Terror Marines were utilized as they never had been used before in battle. They will have to rethink their tactics after the war and focus on retraining in order to get back to the way that they used to fight.

    The nature of modern warfare is that troops have to be able to adapt to different situations and modify their strategy and equipment to fit. This is stressed more in modern military training because the next conflict can occur anywhere in the world under conditions which are totally foriegn to anything that we know. This is what happened in the Middle East and in Operation Iraqi Freedom in particular. Our Marines fought a prolonged battle in the same manner as Army Infantry would. Normally they are used to fight battles near the shore in order to establish a base of operations but they are seldom required to fight farther inland.

    We have created a whole new catalog to show the custom design work available for your USMC military ring. The technology base of the marine corps has expanded and we have expanded to keep up with the times. Click the following link to see the designs and to begin the process of ordering a custom USMC Ring. New USMC Ring Designs

  215. The US Coast Guard is the smallest branch of the Armed Services so it consequently has the fewest women.

    You can easily find Coast Guard Rings for Men and Women on our Military Ring web site. Since the Coast Guard is not as large as other branches of the military it is just a little bit more difficult to find Coast Guard Rings. We also offer you a tremendous amount of customization for your new Coast Guard Ring. 

    Serving in the US Coast Guard is difficult duty to say the least, because they perform so many different functions. The Coast Guard can also be the best branch of the armed services to serve in because their mission is so much different from the others. There are so many other worldwide places and functions where these men and women serve that it is almost impossible to list them all.

    There are several different styles of Coast Guard Rings for Men that you can choose from and they are all popular.

    The Men’s Coast Guard Ring a round faced design for a more subdued look. The choice belongs to you depending on your own personal taste. You can put up to two different lines of information on each side of the ring above the side panel design as opposed to the one line of information that you can place on the Women’s Coast Guard Ring. There are options to add color to the ring depending on the side panel designs that you choose for it.

    You can purchase a Men’s coast Guard Ring regardless of the job that you had while in the Coast Guard and regardless of the place where you served. You can purchase it for yourself or as a gift for a friend or relative. You can also purchase it to commemorate your retirement, graduation from a Coast Guard school, or to commemorate the time that you spent serving your country. Click the following link to begin the process of ordering your ring. Custom Coast Guard Rings for Men

    Never hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance. Click on the following link to go to our web site. Find Custom Coast Guard Rings for Men.

  216. drill instructorThe Usmc Drill Instructor is often confused with the ”Drill Sergeant” which is an Army term. The drill instructor has to undergo a very rigorous 3 month preparation period during which he or she will have to accomplish every task that the recruit will be asked to accomplish before becoming a DI. This is important because it gives the DI the exact knowledge of what the recruit feels when he has to perform a task.

    During this preparation (which is strictly voluntary), the DI’s day will typically begin at 0400. Thats 4:00 in the morning for all of you civilians. The normal day will end at about 1930 (7:30 PM), but many days will be longer. This serves to help prepare the DI for his or her 3 year tour as a Drill Instructor. This schedule helps to insure that the DI is committed to the cause because if he or she wasn't they certainly wouldn't endure the hardship of the training and the actual duty.

    I want you to think about these next few points that I am going to bring to you. When you look at the movies and see the DI waking up recruits at 0400 in the morning I hope you notice that that DI is already awake and is fully dressed. Who woke up the DI? When the DI puts the recruits to bed at night he or she still must take care of all of their own business and get enough sleep to wake the recruits in the morning. This makes the DI a super hero in the eyes of the recriuts because they never see him sleep.The DI must be up and ready before he or she can wake the recruits.

    These are things that we always take for granted because hollywood focuses on the recruit training, but the DI actually does not ask the recruit to do anything that he or she does not do.

    There is a lot more that I can add here but I just want you to focus on all that has to be done by the DI before he or she can train recruits. This is not a job for the weak or faint of heart. Keep in mind that the DI serves a 3 year tour of duty, whereas the recruits training is just for a few months. In reality the recruit doesn't go through as rough a time as the Drill Instructor. These men and women deserve to be recognized for all that they do and their dedication and commitment to duty. We recognize them by offering the DI’s hat as a side panel design for both men and women on our USMC Drill Instructors Ring 

  217. National Guard Soldiers are also represented in our military ring program.

    This ring is actually the Freedom Ring Design that National Guard troops can customize with any of their designs along with the custom work that we have done for active duty soldiers. Some of the special options available to National Guard troops is the ability to write 'US Army National Guard" around the stone of their ring with the name of the state where they serve.

    The National Guard soldier can also purchase the Independance Ring Design. The difference between the two is that the Independance design has an oblong shaped face rather than a rectangular face. National Guard troops serve in the same capacity as active duty troops when they are called up so all of the other designs are interchangeable.

    We are writing this response to all National Guard soldiers who have inquired about this ring. It’s not a hard thing for you to purchase a freedom ring. We have included more than enough choices for your customization. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any problems putting your ring order together. Click on the following link to begin the ordering process; The National Guard Freedom Ring

  218. rings-photos-044.jpgThe purpose of this post is to give you some guidelines to help you to design your custom Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring.


    Operation Iraqi Freedom was a turning point in modern warfare. Our troops had to learn how to conduct police type actions after the war. They were not really prepared for this but they were eventually able to get the Iraqi governemnt to a place where they could stand on their own. 

    Most of our customers choose the Operation Iraqi Freedom side panel as one of their side designs. Some will keep the Shock and Awe slogan above the design but most will change it to something else to their liking.  Many will put the dates of their service above this side panel, while others will put their name, rank, specialty, or some other information there.    

    We have had soldiers who have served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom design custom military rings also. Many of them would put the design for each campaign on each side of the ring and the dates for each campaign above them.

    If you have served more that one tour in Iraq you can also indicate this above the side panel. 
    most people will do it in a way similar to this; OIF III & IV. The same principles apply to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom.

    One more note: You can also show the campaign that you served in around the stone of your ring. This can be specified in the wording around the stone box on the web site. We will continue to add posts which give information to help you design your ring in the future. In order to begin the process of ordering your ring click on the following link; How to Design your Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring

  219.  The military Warrant is affectionately known as chief. He or she is the technical expert in their field. The opinion of the Warrant Officer is never questioned and is normally the final say on technical matters Unit leaders rely heavily on the warrant and the chief knows that his word will be the final word on just about any matter. Therefore the warrant knows that he must be right when he is sought after for consultation.

    Warrants in the army serve mainly as experts in the supply, maintenance, and nuclear weapons fields. He or she is always a prior enlisted soldier and will normally be in charge of a small section of troops.

    We can place the warrant rank inside the stone of your custom military ring and we can also place your occupational specialty on the side panel designs. If you are unsure about all of the available options call us at 912877-4734 and allow us to explain them to you. Click on the following link to ordr your ring. Where to order a Custom Warrant Officer's Ring?

  220. rings-photos-026.jpgMany military personnel opt to order a custom basic training ring once they graduate from their basic indoctrination which is better known as boot camp. This is a vary special time for the serviceman or woman. This is the time that the military has designeted to make an impression on the troop. They have to shock the troop into the new reality because they will have never experienced anything like it. It is an experience that is so unique that many create their own custom military ring to tell the story of this event.

    Since basic training is just the beginning of a long line of military experiences, most military ring customers will get another ring made sometimes later on during their careers. Those who only do a single enlistment normally will stick to the one ring.

    Many will get campaign rings made after they have served, for example Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom Rings to tell the story of the time that they spent deployed.

       Troops may have seved in the same place during the same timeframe but they will have different stories to tell. The entire purpose of creating a custom military ring is to tell tha story of your time in service. click on the following link to begin your ordering process. How to Order a Basic Training Ring?

  221. The US Army Rangers are the premier Infantry force in the world. They are trained in specialized tactics and used for offensive operations. They are trained to have uncanny initiative and tenacity in battle. You do not want them to come after you no matter what happens in life. They won't stop until they accomplish their assigned mission. They have a very high success rate when they are employed in battle because they are trained to win. They will complete the mission that they have been assigned regardless of the circumstances for their own lives.

    The Army Rangers do more than participate in firefights. The majority of their work is done behind enemy lines. They specialize in offensive operations such as raids, ambushes, and patrolling. There are three Ranger Regiments in the United States and they can be deployed within hours to any spot in the world.

    The custom sterling silver army ranger ring designs that we offer are perfect because they cover a wide range of options. We have the unit crests for each of the ranger regiments located in the US also. You can create your sterling silver military ring for the Ranger Regiment that you are assigned to or you can also choose the divisional crest for the Infantry Division that you happen to be a member of. If you are airborne which the majority of rangers are you can choose to have the parachutist badge placed inside of your stone or you can choose the parachutes design for the side panel.

    The silver select ring is made of sterling silver and given a platinum overlay for a very special visual effect. The platinum overlay adds shine to this ring which sets it apart from all others. Many of my customers will choose this ring on sight when they see the brilliance of the metal.

  222. If you happen to be a woman who serves in the US Army we have some choices for you when you decide to create your own custom military ring. The ladies ring design that we offer is called the Ladies Freedom ring. This ring is available in all of our regular metal choices so you won’t miss out on anything that we offer the men. There are different metal choices for you and an entire range of designs for the side panel of the ring and to place inside of your stone.

    There is a mens ring which is called by the same design name. The similarities betwen these two rings is that they both have a round face but the mens ring is somewhat larger. Many of our female customers will actually purchase the mens ring because they want their ring to make a bolder statement.

    Regardless of the style that you choose the ring will come with a lifetime warranty and a free resizing if you ever need to resize. If you need assistance ordering your ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be glad to assist you. Go to the following link to begin the ordering process. The Ladies Freedom Military Ring for Women
  223. Many Air Force personnel like to use Air Force Retiree rings to tell the story of their time that they served in the United States Air Force. The Air Force is the most advanced and diversified branch of the military so Air Force personnel have to have brains. The purpose of the retirement ring is to help you tell the story of the time that you spent in service.

    You can create a ring to tell the story of the job title that you held where you served, the type of aircraft that you served on, or the campaign that you served in to name a few. If your specialty was weapons systems you can use the military service ring to show which weapons system that you worked with. If you were in the medical field you can create your ring to tell that story also.

    If you served in more than one branch of the military you can use your military ring to show both branches. I had a customer yesterday who had served in the Army and Marine Corps who displayed both branches on his service ring. There is almost no limit to what you can use your custom military ring to do. You are only limited by your own imagination.

    If you get stuck while attempting to design your custom Air Force ring don't hesitate to give us a call at 912-877-4734. Click the following link to start the design process. Where to find a ring for Air Force Retiree?

  224. rings-photos-020.jpgAll Vietnam Veterans who completed their time in military have long since retired. I still get orders for rings for them. Most times they come through family members who purchase them as gifts. The number of veterans who saw action in this war is dwindling but they are not forgotten. 

    The Vietnam War was really a rough time for our veterans because it was unpopular for one and it happened during a time os severe social transition for the United States. We as a country have learned our lesson and troops are treated much differently when they return from a war. Our military has also changed its tactics and methodology for conducting war since Vietnam. nfortunately our Vietnam Veterans bore the brunt of the bad times that this war caused. 

     Even if you didn’t retire from military service, or just served one tour of duty in Vietnam we can get you fixed up with your custom military ring. We want to give you an idea of some of the options which are available to you.

    We offer custom military ring designs for all branches of service who served in Vietnam whether you were in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. We also offer designs which are Vietnam specific such as the side panel design which is a map of Southeast Asia. In addition we give you plenty of space to put in your own personal information, whether it be your name, unit, dates of service, or place of service.

    We offer many unit crests for units that served in Vietnam which are not around today. You can write in information on each side of the ring as well as the engraving inside of your ring. The best way to envision all of the custom work is to go to the web site and look at the page for the type ring that you want. There will be a list of choices for you to use for your ring. Go through these choices to decide the way that you want to create your custom ring. We knew when we designed the web site that we were giving you a lot of possible choices but we wanted you to have every available option. If you feel overwhelmed at any time when you design your custom military ring feel free to call us at 912-877-5734. Click the following link to find rings for retired Vietnam Veterans.

  225. Celestrium is the common term that we use to refer to the jeweller’s alloy which we use to make our Custom Military Rings. Celestrium is the same as Valadium so if you see me interchange the terms don't worry because they both mean the same thing..

    There are definite reasons why purchasing celestrium is important to some of our customers. The first of these is the price. Celestrium cost less than all of the other metals that we offer so if you are on a budget this might be the right ring for you. Now you don't lose a thing in quality when you purchase a celestrium ring because it is actually stronger than actual gold. Now allow me to take it even farther for you. Celestrium looks identical to 14 carat gold. The regular celestrium ring looks almost identical to white gold and the goldtone celestrium looks identical to 14 carat yellow gold.  The average person can't tell the difference between the two.   as tough as In addition to costing less the celestrium ring is actually stronger than gold. Now lets add a cherry on top. Celestrium looks almost identical to gold. The only person that can tell the difference by looking is the person who has a well trained eye.

    Celestrium is extremely resistant to scratching, tarnishing, and chemical corrosion. I have used the same rings for years as display rings and they still look brand new even though they have been dropped, stepped on and are handled by myself and customers almost every day. I ran into one of my customers not long ago who bought a ring from me several years ago. The ring looks brand new even though he uses it as a bottle opener. I am not suggesting that you do this but I am telling you about it so you will know how tough these rings are. 

    I have never cleaned the celestrium display rings that I have. When customers ask for cleaning instructions, I tell them to just polish the ring with a jewelry cleaning cloth.

    Celestrium is also easy for jewellers to mold and work with. In addition to all of this remember that all of the custom work that we do for you is free. If you need an excellent ring at a dynamite price celestrium is the right ring for you.

  226. The short and sweet answer to this is that any way that you decide to wear your military ring is the correct way. There is a traditional finger to wear the ring but there is no law that says that you have to wear it on the same finger all of the time.

    The finger next to your little finger is known as the ring finger. This is the finger which custom dictates that you wear your ring. If you are married or engaged custom dictates that you wear your wedding and/or engagement ring on the ring finger of your left hand.

    Normally those who have a military ring or class ring will wear that ring on the ring finger of the right hand. The trend that I have seen in recent years is that people will wear their wedding ring on the ring finger but they will wear the military ring on a different finger of either hand. I have even fitted military rings for customers to wear on their thumbs. This is fine it its what you want to do. Tradition is taking a back seat to fashion these days even in the military.  

    You won’t be wrong whichever way that you decide to wear your custom military ring so my advice to you is to wear it on the finger where it feels most comfortable. If you want people to really notice your new military ring do something wild and wear it on your thumb.

  227.   

    Whether you are a wartime or peacetime Navy veteran you can create a Navy Veteran's Ring to commemorate the time that you spent serving your country. The veteran's ring will tell the story of your time in service and give people who are not familiar with the military an idea of the sacrifices that you had to make serving your country. Most people don't realize that the military is a totally encompassing lifestyle. You serve twenty four hours per day. There is no such thing as overtime and doubletime on holidays. You and your family are severely impacted by what you do in service.

     

    The Navy is truly unique in that there are so many different professions that Sailors can have. Sailors on an Aircraft Carrier represent just about every occupation found in the civilian world. The carrier at sea is just about self sufficient so many different occupational specialties are represented. It has to have personnel who are trained and proficient in just about every kind of job which is necessary in the city.

     

    The Navy veteran has a story to tell that the civilian world just may not be able to understand. Each time that you meet a fellow seaman your ring will tell him the story of your time in military service. It will be a conversation piece that will bring back old memories or feelings of comaraderie. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

     

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy a Navy Veteran's Ring?

  228. Whether you are a wartime or peacetime Army veteran you can create an Army Veteran's Ring to commemorate the time that you spent serving your country. The veteran's ring will tell the story of your time in service and give an idea of the sacrifices that you had to make serving your country. Most people don't realize that the military is a totally encompassing lifestyle. You and your family are severely impacted by what you do in service. Military Service does not include a time clock. As a soldier in the US Military you are on duty twenty four hours a day.

     

    If you are a war veteran you can put the name of the campaign that you participated in either on or above one of the the side panels of your ring. You can also include the campaign slogan on the side panel above the emblem if you desire. Even if you meet a veteran who served in another branch of the military your ring will still be a conversation piece. If you served in more than one branch we can show you how to include both of them on your ring. You can also show the job that you performed while in the military on your ring. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

     

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy an Army Veteran's Ring?

  229.  Regardless of whether you are a Veteran of a foriegn war or served during peacetime you can create a Military Veteran's Ring. The purpose of this ring is to commemorate the time that you spent in service of your country.   

     

    If you are a war veteran you can put the name of the campaign that you participated in either on or above one of the the side panels of your ring. We have done slogans for several campaigns to go above the campaign emblem. Each time that you meet a fellow veteran your ring will tell him the story of your time in military service. It will be a conversation piece that will bring back old memories or feelings of comaraderie. It can also serve as a conversation piece to people that you meet who may not have served in a war at all.

     

    We can help you to create your military veteran's ring no matter which branch of the military that you served in. If you served in more than one branch we can show you how to include both of them on your ring. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge. You just call us and we will give you the instructions on how to return it to us so that we can fix it for you.

     

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Buy a Military Veteran's Ring?

  230. Operation Desert Storm was launched in 1990 with the intended purpose of evicting the Iraqi Army out of Kuwait.uring the buildup phase of the operation military troops lived in the Saudi Arabian Desert for about six months. Our initial forces went there in August so they went in the hottest part of the summer. Summer temperatures in the Arabian Desert would often top 140 degrees farenheit. Equipment would often break down in the searing heat and the sand would get into tank and helocopter intakes and ruin the engines. 

     

    The US publis realized the power of air superioty during this time and witnessed the advent of the use of smart bombs in combat. Saddam Insane was surprised by the feriocity of the coalition attack which was nothing like what he expected it to be. It took our troops 100 hours to evict the Iraqi army from Kuwait and destroy most of their military. The American public got to see exactly what our military machine is capable of during this war.

     

    We have created an emblem which honors those who participated in Operation Desert Storm and you may choose to use it in the design of your ring. We have also created a emblem which depicts both Iraq and Kuwait. If you decide that you don't want to use either of these there are many others that you can choose from.

     

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

     

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy a Desert Storm Veteran's Ring?

  231.    Many people doubted the war plans for this war when they saw the small number of troops which was used to launch the invasion. The thing that they didn't realize is that technology had taken a quantum leap since Desert Storm and the large numbers of troops needed to conduct a successful military invasion then were not necessary now. During this conflict smart bombs were just about the only ordinance used whereas during Operation Desert Storm only about ten per cent of the ordinace dropped were smartbombs.

     

    The thing that the planners didn't account for is what would happen in Iraq in the absence of leadership in Iraq after the war was won. This caued total chaos during the aftermath of the war. The military found itself having to act as a type of police force after the war which is a role that they were not accustomed to. They were able to adapt and overcome and train the Iraqi Military to take control of their own country.

     

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge. If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran's Ring.

  232. Operation Enduring Freedom is being fought mainly in Afghanitan and the surrounding areas although it has spilled over into other  Middle Eastern Countries where terrorists hide out. The expressed objective of the operation is to wipe out terrorism worldwide but we had to reevaluate when we realiazed that goal just wasn't attainable. We found this goal to be unattainable as they were rapidly able to recruit new recruits from all over the worls to replace their members who were killed in combat.

     

    After many years and casualties the US and NATO were able to gain control of Afghanistan but not totally eject al-Qaeda or the Taliban from their haunts.

    The slogan for this conflict is "Never Forget." You can use this slogan for your Enduring Freedom ring if you so desire along with the side panel design that we created just for this war. Whether you are a wartime or peacetime veteran you can create an Army Veteran's Ring to commemorate the time that you spent serving your country. These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

     

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy an Operation Enduring Freedom Ring?

  233. The gift of a military ring is one of the best possible gifts that you can give to a friend or loved one. It is good because it is so personal. The custom work which you elect to place on the military ring is sure to touch the heart of the receiver because every bit of it is a symbol of something which the wearer has been a part of. Whether the event was pleasurable or not is really not the issue when you choose the custom work for your ring. The issue is that it elicits memories of a very special time in that person’s life.

    The purpose of the ring is to tell a story about the life of the wearer. The story needs to be told in full. The vast amount of customization available for the ring allows you to tell the story of the wearer from beginning to end.

    More people purchase their ring either around Christmas or immediately following military operations. We generally create rings to signify major deployments and the major division level units of the military. There are also many designs to capture the essence of special units such as Special Operations troops and their units. We can’t do custom work for each and every type of troop or unit because many are small and very hard to find. In order to alleviate for this we give plenty of room where the buyer can write out the designation with lettering.

    Military rings are also used to signify promotions, changes in service, and retirement from military service. The retirement ring is extra special to the retiree because it commemorates a special time in their life. Retirement is an emotional time and the ring is significant to the retiree. Most retirees want their ring to be white or yellow gold because it is such an important time to them. It has been my experience that retirees won’t generally wear their ring every day because they would rather have it as an heirloom which can be passed down from generation to generation.

     

    One thing that we have learned over the years is that the spouse of friend who purchases the ring for a military person may not have a very good knowledge of which designs to choose. If that is the case with you we urge you to call us at 912-877-4734. We have trained personnel who will assist you with the military terminology and designs. We are more than happy to help. A person who has military experience can better understand the mind of the troop and exactly what job that they performed while in the military.

     

    Another hint for the wise is to know the finger size of the person who you are purchasing the ring for. The ring finger of the right hand is generally ½ to 1 full size larger than the ring finger of the right hand. Remember also that fingers will shrink or swell with the weather. Fingers tend to get ½ to 1 full size larger during summertime. There are many reasons for this but it is pretty much constant across the board regardless of sex, or age.

     

    Remember to keep in mind the date that you need to present the ring to the loved one and order six weeks ahead of schedule. That way if there are unforeseen problems, or the postal service gets a little sluggish you should have plenty of time to get things straight. The company which sells you a military ring should have a reputation for service and quality. Make sure that you inquire about a lifetime warranty. If they are sure about the quality that they put into the ring they won’t hesitate to do so. Last but not least is that they should resize the ring for you free of charge if you are not pleased with the fit. Reputable companies will give you the first resizing free. Afterwards they will only charge you a nominal charge to resize the ring. I certainly hope that I have given you enough information to make an intelligent decision when you choose your military ring. Choose and wear it with pride.

  234.     The Vietnam story is a difficult one for many of the men and women who served there. They were placed in harsh, unusual conditions in a harsh environment and had to fight a type of warfare that we had not seen before.

     

    They had to adapt to many situations that they had never had to deal with before such as the climate in Vietnam, the terrain, the culture, and the harsh environment. There was no time to sit back and get acclimated once they got there. They had to hit the ground running. In addition this jut was not a popular war. The American culture was undergoing a radical shift and Vietnam Veterans just got caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

     

    All branches of the military had to change their tactics to fight this war and the helicopter really came into its own as a means of transproting troops and supplies around the battlefield. There will never be another war quite like this one in concept or tactics.

     

    We have created many designs to tell the story of this time to include a map of Southeast Asia. This design is essentially an outline of Vietanm and the surrounding countries. We have even done designs for many of the helocopters which were used during that era.Our rings come with a lifetime guarantee and if you ever need to have your ring resized we will do it for you free of charge.

    If you are purchasing this ring as a gift we can help you choose the correct customization for the person that you are purchasing it for. Our ring web site will guide you through the process but if you need help you can feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. To find out how to create your ring click the following link. Where to buy a Vietnam Veteran's Ring?

  235. Cool Water Perfume Oil for Women is one of my old standby fragrances. It has been around for quite a while and remains a very popular scented oil fragrance. I would classify it as a fragrance for the distinguished, sophisticated woman. The name cool water gives a wonderful description of the actual fragrance. It reminds you of crisp clean pure water flowing from a mountain spring. It’s sharp first note really gets your attention from the beginning. This fragrance is an invigorating scent which has the same effect on the wearer that it has on the people who smell it. 

     

    This fragrance remains a very good seller even though it has been around for quite a while. It is well known because of the popularity that it had in its heyday. Most of our customers are women who have worn this fragrance from the beginning and wouldn’t be caught without it in their fragrance collection. 

     

    As soon as you smell the first note of this fragrance you will see that there is something different about it. It has a citrus signature which is totally unique to it.  

    I highly recommend this fragrance for summer wear but it is also an excellent fragrance to use in the spring and fall. It has the classic citrus note that all of the best warm weather fragrances have. This fragrance is perfect for evening wear but it will go over well during the hours of bright daylight. It is not overly sweet but has traces of florals which grow on you in the second note. 

    This scented oil fragrance is wonderful at any sort of event but it lends itself more to sophisticated gatherings where you will be in the company of an upscale clientele. It is good to wear in a one on one situation or in a small group setting. This fragrance indicates strength of character and confidence in your own abilities so it is best when worn around people when you want to personify these character traits. A little bit of this oil will go a long way with the person that you want to impress.  It gives the impression of confidence but not arrogance. It reminds you of the woman who is not at all afraid to allow you to strike up a conversation and who will hold her own with anyone anywhere at any time. She will calmly look you in the eye while she converses with you but at the same time she respects your manhood.

     

    Cool Water Perfume by Davidoff, Launched by the design house of davidoff in 1996. It was extremely popular at the time of its introduction and has held on to its popularity over the years. Cool water is classified as a sharp, flowery fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of citrus, pineapple, and woody notes accompanied by the scent of the pure ocean air. The sharp citrus notes remain for the life of the time that you are wearing the fragrance but begin to give way slightly to the floral base. The floral fragrance never quite overtakes the citrus notes because that is not the intent of the perfumer who designed the fragrance.

     

    This fragrance is designed to give the sharp, refreshing effect that a splash of cool clear water gives in the morning time. It is certainly refreshing and will energize the wearer. This is what makes it an ideal daytime fragrance. 

  236. The war in Afghanistan has been ongoing for years and the fact that there are rumors of peace talks indicates to me that both sides are growing weary of war. The war has been long and costly for both sides. It has placed a severe drain on the economy of the United States. It has also placed a severe mental drain on the troops who have served multiple tours there. It has been a drain on their families and the rest of the United States. Many American and NATO troops have lost their lives and been maimed for life. The United States has borne the brunt of the pressure because they have provided most of the manpower and equipment requirements needed to fight the war.

     

    The Taliban and al-Qaeda have taken many casualties and have suffered a large number of casualties. The drone campaign which the United States government has aggressively pursued has served to decimate the ranks of the terror organizations which has caused them to remain off balance. The campaign has targeted high level operatives in both organizations which has left them in a turmoil as far as their leadership goes. They have to constantly replace leaders who have been taken out by US drones.

     

    It also seems that they are having a hard time finding new recruits at this time as evidenced that they are kidnapping children and forcing them to operate as suicide bombers.

    Afghanistan has said that they will accept a Taliban office in Qatar to help peace talks but no foreign power can get involved in the process without its consent. The reason that they make this statement is because the Taliban has refused to recognize the Afghan President as the legitimate leader of the country. They say that they recognize him as a puppet of the United States and have done a good job of ignoring him thus far. 
     
    Afghanistan's High Peace Council, in a note to foreign missions, has set out ground rules for engaging the Taliban after Kabul grew concerned that the United States and Qatar, helped by Germany, had secretly agreed with the Taliban to open an office in the Qatari capital, Doha.
     
    It said that negotiations with the Taliban could only begin after they stopped violence against civilians, cut ties to al Qaeda, and accepted the Afghan constitution which guarantees civil rights and liberties, including rights for women.
     
    The council, according to a copy of the 11-point note made available to Reuters, also said any peace process with the Taliban would have to have the support of Pakistan since members of the insurgent group were based there.
     
    "The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is in agreement regarding the opening of an office for the armed opposition, but only to move forward the peace process and conduct negotiations," the council said.

    Personally I believe that the council is making too many demands from the Taliban before they even come to the table to talk. Keep in mind that some of these demands though they are legitimate cut to the very core of Taliban beliefs.
     
    Both sides seem to have come to the rightful conclusion that further violence is futile. The war has continued for over a decade with no significant gains by either side. I certainly hope that the conflict can be resolved peacefully. 

  237.     The military is predominately composed of men which is the reason that we sell so many more rings for men. We serve you with two basic styles of ring. They are the mens freedom ring and the mens Independance ring.

     

    The Men's Freedom Ring has an oval face and there are a multitude of different designs that you can choose to go on it. We show you pictures on our web site and have set the site up so that it guides you as you make your choices. If this is not enough we have people standing by to assist you in choosing the designs for your ring and to answer ant questions that you may have. Call us at 912-877-4734 and we will answer any questions that you may have the best way that we can.

     

    The Men's Independance Ring has an oblong shaped face that is almost rectangular. You get the same customization for each ring and the same choice of seven different metals that you can choose. All of the custom work is fre of charge. In other words we don't charge you extra money to have your ring engraved or to add color shields to it. We also don't charge you anything to write in your own wording above each side panel on the ring.

     

    We give you a lifetime guarantee because we know that the quality of the rings that we sell is excellent. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have never had a customer that we couldn't satisfy. Click on the following link to find out where to buy a military ring for men?

  238.     Women have been an intedral part of our Armed Forces for quite a while. There is a recent movement afoot to enable women to serve in front line combat units. To this I say that the pay is the same regardless of the type of unit that you serve in so why would anyone want to see front line action. If that is your thing then I say go for it by all means. Do what makes you happy.

     

    The woman in the picture is searching an Afghan woman. She is part of a Special Forces team looking for insurgent hideouts. It becamenecessary to add women to these teams because of the deep religious convictions of the Arab people that our troops have to interact with. Allowing women to serve in this capacity has eliminated many potential problems.  

     

    The Ladies Freedom Ring has an oval face and there are a multitude of different designs that you can choose to go on it. We show you pictures on our web site and have set the site up so that it guides you as you make your choices. If this is not enough we have people standing by to assist you in choosing the designs for your ring and to answer any questions that you may have. Call us at 912-877-4734 and we will answer any questions that you may have the best way that we can.

     

    The Ladies Freedom is available to all of our military women whether they are troops, moms, or spouses. We have many designs that are not military just in case you want to do something a little different. You can mix these designs on your ring and if you have served in more than one branch of service you can choose a design for each one.

     

    We give you a lifetime guarantee because we know that the quality of the rings that we sell is excellent. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have never had a customer that we couldn't satisfy. Click on the following link to find out where to buy a military ring for women?

  239.     The US Army is the largest branch of our Armed Forces. they are called on every time ground combat is needed to enforce the things that effect our national defense.

     

    Many times people who are looking for Army Retirement Rings are not left with a lot of options because you will have to either live on or near a militayr base or look online to find it.

     

    There are two things that you should do to insure that the ring dealer is reputable before you order your ring. First you need to ask for a written lifetime guarantee and check to see if the company has beed around for a while. If the company has been around for years they obviously provide a superior product. If a company which produces rings will give you a guarantee it indicates that they know that they are providing a good product and are willing to back it up in writing.

     

    You can use your Army Retirement Ring to tell the story of the time that you spent serving your country. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the military on the side above the side panel designs. A retiree who has served his or her twenty years in the military has certainly earned the right to be proud.

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy an Army Retirement Ring?

  240.    The Navy has always been a challenging place to serve and it is even more so these days because of the modern and complex technology that it uses. Every Sailor has to be a specialist in their job because there are too many complicated jobs that need to be performed. the Captain of the ship can't perform anybody else's job nor should he have to. He has to have competent people in place so that he can focus on and accomplish the overall mission.

     

    If you are like me you have loved ones and family members who have served in the United States Navy. If you do and they managed to serve until retirement they deserve to have a Navy Retirement Ring in order to tell the story of their time in service.

     

    Your Navy Retirement Ring can be used to tell the story of your time in service regardless of the number of years that you served. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the Navy on the side above the side panel designs.

     

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy a Navy Retirement Ring?

  241.     The man or woman who etires from the military has certainly reached a milestone that most people can't reach and this retirement is an event which needs to be celebtated.  Many times people who are looking for military retirement rings don't have a clue about where to have one made unless they look on the internet. The good thing about looking on line is that every major company that produces these rings has a web site where they sell them to the public. The bad thing is that there are many disreputable companies who advertise on the web also.

     

    If oyu are looking for a military retirement ring there are two suggestions that I will give you up front. They are to ask for a written lifetime guarantee and check to see if the company has beed around for a while. If the company has been around for years such as Balfour they obviously provide a superior product. If a company which produces rings will give you a guarantee it indicates that they know that they are providing a good product.

     

    Your military retirement ring can be used to tell the story of your time in service regardless of the number of years that you served. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the military on the side above the side panel designs.

     

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy a Military Retirement Ring?

  242.    the Air Force is the only branch of he military where the enlisted personnel work to send their officers off to fight. It is the most technical branch of the military and requires brains more than brawn. The Air Force Pilot has to be self assured because it requires special skill to pilot an aircraft in training or combat.

     

    Your Air Force Retirement Ring can be used to tell the story of your time in service regardless of the number of years that you served. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the military on the side above the side panel designs.

     

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy an Air Force Retirement Ring?

  243.   The USMC has a rich history and many traditions. They became a fighting force as Naval Infantry troops. This means that they were the force which boarded enemy ships and fought hand to hand. They stress hand to hand combat in their training today more than any other branch of service. 

     

    A Marine Corps Retirement Ring is the right showpiece that fits in with the traditions that they stress as a corps. The marine can use the ring as a showpiece to tell the story of his or her time spent in service. 

     

    Many times people who are looking for a Marine Corps Retirement Ring don't have an option of finding one unless they look on line. The good thing about looking on line is that every major company that produces these rings has a web site where they sell them to the public. 

     

    Your Marine Corps Retirement Ring can be used to tell the story of your time in service regardless of the number of years that you served. You can also usse it to show different jobs that you had while serving in the Marines. There are designs made which depict different military campaigns. If you have served overseas you can place these designs on your ring. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the military on the side above the side panel designs.

     

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy a Marine Corps Retirement Ring?

  244.    The Coast Guard is unique in its functioning, staffing, and equipment. Our Coast guard sees action every day but not of the warfighting type. The average Coast Guard troop will see more action that the average Army soldier. They are invaluable in the fact that they have saved countless lives at sea over the years. They have also interdicted billions of dollars of illegal drugs and have captured many drug smugglers.  Many times people who are looking for Coast Guard Rings have a hard time finding the rings and  don't have many options when it comes to finding them. Most of the time you can only find them online. The good thing about looking on line is that every major company that produces these rings has a web site where they sell them to the public. The bad thing is that there are many disreputable companies who advertise on the web also.

     

    If oyu are looking for a Coast Guard Retirement Ring there are two suggestions that I will give you up front. They are to ask for a written lifetime guarantee, and to check to see if the company has beed around for a while. If the company has been around for years they obviously have a good product. The fact that they will guarantee the workmanship of he ring indicates to me that they know that they have a good product.

     

    Your Coast Guard Retirement Ring can be worn to tell the story of your time in service in the Coast Guard regardless of the number of years that you served. Many of our customers will place the dates that they entered and left the military on the side above the side panel designs.

     

    We have many years of experience in designing these rings and assisting customers with their purchases and would like to add you to the number. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 or wisit our web site at the following link. Where to buy a Coast Guard Retirement Ring? 

  245. carriersAn Alpha Strike is the military term for an all out military attack on an enemy force. In this type of attack you throw absolutely everything that you have at the enemy with no regard for follow on actions, ammunition supply constraints or anything else.

    The purpose of this attack is to anniliate the enemy in front of you. It is not to gain ground or position but to destroy that enemy force in front of you.

    The picture above shows a carrier strike force. This force is often used to launch an alpha strike but it is not limited to the US Navy. As you custom military ring customers know who are in the combat arms all may use this form of attack but the terminology may be a little different.   

  246. China has criticized the United State's new Asian-focused defense strategy, saying its accusations of a lack of openness in Beijing's military policy were "groundless and untrustworthy." Now if you believe this I have a thousand acres of good land that I want to sell you. It's located in the middle of the swamp but it's really an oasis, OK.

    Forget the Chinese and everyone that knows them. The strategy unveiled Thursday shifts the U.S. military focus away from Iraq and Afghanistan and makes a renewed commitment to assert America's position in the Asia-Pacific region. The US wouldn't have to do this if the Chinese hadn't been bullying all of the smaller countries in the area and hogging their natural resources.

    The document says the growth of China's military power must be accompanied by greater clarity in its strategic intentions to avoid causing friction in the region. They have began to openly harrass the military forces of other countries, particularily by using their Air Force to intimidate other pilots during routine exercises.

    China claims that it is committed to developing weapons for a defensive policy. This sounds well and good except that they are continuing to develop offensive weapons which are designed more to deny US interdiction in the area and defeat our forces more than anything else.

    I predict thet there will come a time that our military ring customers in the Navy will have to face down Chinese threats because their intentions are obvious.

  247.  Many of you may not know that the Korean War never really ended. An armistice was signed which caused hostilities to cease for negotiations to be made but the war was never resolved. Technically we are just in a long cease fire in Korea. The United States 2nd Infantry Division guards the center portion of the Korean Penninsula with South Korean forces taking up the rest of the slack.

     

    There are hostilities from time to time along the DMZ and the situation is tense to say the least. Firefights often occur between opposing forces although we don't ever hear much about it here. They two Korean Armies skirmish from time to time and the North will occasionally pull off some type of stunt to test the readiness of he US  and South Korean forces stationed there.

     

    I have to say that the ROK (South Korean) soldiers are the toughest that I have seen and the most loyal and dedicated. North Korean troops look vicious. I have never seen harder looking troops anywhere in the world. I don't know how tough their training is but I have no coubt that it is among the toughest that you can undergo and survive. I know that they have a reputation for being totally ruthless in combat and I don't doubt it one bit.  

     

    The 2nd ID is probably the largest Infantry Division in the United States Army and has been stationed there every since the Korean War. Life in the Second Division is different from life anywhere else in the Army. The troop stationed there gets a taste of an actual real world situation in that the Division lives on the verge of war. The unit's patch is a large and distinctive indianhead and is available as one of our side panel designs. You can also choose from the vast amout of design work available to create your own Korean War Military Ring.

     

    If you need help designing your Korean War Veterans Ring you can call us at 912-877-4734, or click on the following link to find out where to buy a Korean War Ring? 

  248.      Operation Enduring Freedom has lived up to its name in the sense that it has sorely tested the endurance of our military troops, the American public and the Arab people of most of the Middle Eastern countries which have been effected. The Taliban seems ready to talk peace now which is an indication that they have grown weary with the war effort. Our troops have sometimes had to serve five and six tours of duty which has caused tremendous strain on logistics and  psychological stress on our troops and their families.

     

     This operation began in the immediate aftermath of the bombing of the twin towers in 2001. It was the attempt to wipe out terrorist targets in the Middle East and terror training camps. It has been successful in the sense that it has kept al-Qaeda and the Taliban off balance. They haven't been able since then to pull off a large scale terror attack in the United States. the ranks of the Taliban and al-Qaeda both have been seriously thinned out by the CIA led drone campaign which has largely been conducted along the Afghan Pakistan border.

     

    The slogan of the Operation Enduring Freedom is "Never Forget." It referred to the bombing of the twin towers and the devastating effects of the attack. It was the vow to continue on with the war effort until the enemy was wiped out. I also believe that it means that US resolve would not falter until the enemy had been eliminated.

     

    Your Opration Enduring Freedom ring can tell your story or the story of a loved one who either served directly or served in support of the operation. Many of our sustomers choose this slogan to place on the ring above te Operation Enduring Freedom logo that we designed specifically for this operation. Call us at 912-877-4734 or click on the following link to know. Where to find an Operaton Enduring Freedom Ring? 

  249. Operation Desert Storm was the multinational operation which took place in 1991 in order to eject the Iraqi Army from Kuwait. It was also the first time the US entered Iraq with the intention of toppling Saddam Insane from power.

     

    The Iraqis under Saddam Hussein who was their dictator sought to annex the country of Kuwait by force in August of 1991. They invaded that country and immediately took control of their oil supply. Once they had control of Kuwait they were armed and poised to invade Saudi Arabia nd control most of the world's oil supplies. The US responded by immediately sending the 18th Airborne Corps to Saudi Arabia in order to defend it from further Iraqi advancement. The eighteenth corps is always the first US unit to be deployed to the Persian Gulf in time of trouble.  After six months of failed diplomacy the US invaded Iraq and moved forces into Kuwait. It took our troops 100 hours of combat to completely annhiliate the Iraqi Army and destroy most of their heavy equipment.

     

    This war marked the advent of the use of smart bomb as a military weapon. About 10 percent of the munitions used in the conflict were smart bombs. The rest were regular dumb bombs. Smart munitions proved to be so effective that most munitions used in the modern military now are smart munutions. These days about ninety percent of the munitions that we use are smart munitions.

    This campaign was earmarked by a massive aerial bombardment which began about thirty days before actual ground combat. The massive bombing had a demoralizing effect on the Iraqi Army and was a great help to ground forces. It also helped to starve them out by cutting off their resupply lines.

     

    You can use the Operation Iraqi Freedom side panel as one of your designs. We developed it in response to this war. You can also use the Iraq/Kuwait map among many others. The choice is yours. If you need help designing your Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734, or click on the following link. Where to find an Operation Desert Storm Ring?

  250. You can create a Navy service ring to tell the story of the time that you, a relative, or a friend spent serving this country as a member of the United States Navy.

     

    The nation and your government owe you a debt of gratitude for the time of your life that you sacrificed to defend your country, whether by participating in an exercise or deterring violence in peacetime. You can also choose from designs that we have to show the military campaigns that you have participated in. Our Navy is called on more than any other service to serve in potentially hostile or dangerous situations. Whenever there is a world crisis a carrier group in normally sent immediately to the area to project force they are followed by the Army and Air Force if the situation continues to escalate. They have more contact at sea with potentially hostile vessels and because of this they are well respected by countries around the world.

     

    There are many options that you can use to design the custom Navy ring ring that is just right for you and we are here to assist you and explain all of the ways that you can build your ring from scratch. We have been in this business for many years and know all of the tricks necessary to build you the perfect Navy service ring.

     

    You can create the ring to tell the story of your service regardless of the job that you performed in our diverse Navy. Whether you were part of an air crew, a mechanic, a submariner or otherwise, you can use the ring to tell the story of your time in service. You can also use it to commemorate special military events that you were a part of or places where you have served.

    We also give you the option of adding a huge amount of information by writing on both the side panels of the ring, around the stone, and engraving inside of your new ring. Many times we are able to show the customer how to add custom work that you may never think about on your own. In addition, your ring will come with a lifetime guarantee and we will resize it for you free of charge if your finger size changes during the entire time that you own it. Call us at 912-877-4734, or click on the following link in order to find out where to find a Navy Service Ring?

  251.    Operation Iraqi Freedom was begun as the result of several different catastrophies. The first thing that Saddam Insane was dumb enough to do was to attempt to put together a plot to assasinate nthe sitting president of the United States. The next reason was that it was believed that he had weapons of mass destruction in his posession. I personally believe that he did and thathe transported them to either Syria or Iran in the days immediately preceeding the war but that is another story.

     

    Another reason for the war was the terrorist attacks on the international trade center in New York and lastly but certainly not least was the money that someone would make by engaging in the war. There was some big monet made by a lot of people but i won't go into that here.

     

    We created a side panel design specifically for Operation Iraqi Freedom and we have sold hundreds of these rings. The slogan "Shock and Awe" was coined by President Bush to describe the actions that would take place during this war and you can place it on the side of your ring over one of your two side panel designs if you desire. If not there are plenty of other sayings that you can use. If you want a different design we have the Iraq/Kuwait map. You don't have to choose either of these two designs if you prefer not to. There are hundreds of other designs that you can use instead.

     

    You can create your own Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring to tell the story of your time in servce during this particular place in history. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance and we will be glad to help you.  

  252.     If you are a present or former Navy SEAL we can assist you in designing a ring that is perfect for you. These rings are generallly hard to find unless you look online which is one of the reasons that we created our web site. We are experts in assisting you to design your ring for a Navy SEAL and we are more than happy to assist you in doing so.

     

    We can tell you all of the clever ways that we have discovered over the years of creating the perfect ring. We are also more than happy to show you how to pack a bunch of information on your ring for free, and we are more than happy to get this customization for you. You could choose to create your own design by having a jeweller do it for you. This is not practical and you will have to spend a lot of money.  This is also very time consuming since the jeweller will have to have art work done and a mold will have to be produced.

     

    The second and best option is to log on to a web site where quality military rings are sold. Since you are reading this page you have obviously done so. We take prode in the designs that we have created for you and the amount of choices that we give you to choose from. We also give you two different guarantees on your ring. The first is that we will replace it for life if you ever have any problems and the second is that we will resize it for you free of charge should you ever need to change the size.  If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it.

     

    You can choose from a list of designs that have already been made. We can find a design suitable for you regardless of your branch of service or the job that you had while you were in the military. We have various designs for you and we are sure that we can service your needs. You also have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service

     

    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them. We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking how to buy a service ring for a Navy SEAL? call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to show you.

  253.     Our modern Navy is more complicated than ever. The Navy contains some of the most sophisticated weaponry in the world. Sailors have to be intelligent and teachable in order to operate and maintain it. The technology that the Navy uses has advanced by leaps and bounds since the  end of World War II. There is almost no comparison between the tactics and equipment used then and what is used today.

     

    The concept of Naval Warfare has also expanded. Naval warfare occurs in outer space, the Earth's atmosphere, on the surface of the sea, and under the sea. A battle plan has to include all of these elements in it's inception and must also include the use of all of the types of technology available to fight the war.

     

    There are so many diverse jobs that our Navy Personnel can perform that there are almost too many to name. When you look at all of the different jobs required of the crew of an aircraft carrier you have everything from cooks, to pilot's, to firemen, to medics, and such people as supply and personnel specialists.

     

    You can choose from the hundreds of designs that we have created to get just about as specific as you want to get. You can use the custom wriring available to accenuate your custom designs. Adding a word or two here or there can speak volumes that a design can't say on its own. If you need help to go to the products page click the following link to know where to design a custom Navy ring. Feel free to call us at 912-877-4734.

  254.    In order to be a modern US Special Operations Troop you have to be highly intelligent as well as physically tough. Our specil operations forces are put into life or death situations where their wits may in fact be the only thing that saves their life. They are taught to use whatever is available in their environment in order to sutvive. They are not trained to think the same way as conventional troops. Conventional troops are trained to act in a prescribed manner to accomplish the assigned mission. They have to because that is the way that the military controls their actions. Any military commander knows exactly what his troops will do in emergency situations. When his communication with them is cut off he can be sure of what they will do.

     

    In the case of the unconventional troop he has to think and act in unconventional ways. He has to use initiative in order to get the job done. The job that he does is not the same as the job or the regular troop.

     

    These troops are called Special Operations troops because the missions that they participate in are special missions. You can create a military ring for a spec ops troop by utilizing the hundreds of different designs that we offer. We have a variety of laser vue designs which go under the stone of the ring. They can choose two of the many side panel designs that we offer along with one of the fourteen different stones that we can give. Start by following the directions on the web page of the style of ring that you want and follow the steps until you complete your purchase. If you have any questions please call us at 912-877-4734. Click on the following link if you want to find out where to order a spec ops ring.  

  255.  The United States Army is the largest branch od the armed forces. It is versatile with all types of troops who serve in either combat roles, combat support roles, and combat service support roles. In other words those who fight the enemy directly, those who fight indirectly, and those who will never have to physically fight at all. You can create a military ring regardless of the branch of the Army that you served in. If you had multiple jobs while you were in the military you can have all of them represented on your ring.   

     

    When you log onto our web site you can choose from a list of designs that have already been made. We have done the design work for you so all you have to worry about is which of the designs that you will choose. In this situation you don't have to try to create an image from scratch. More importantly you don't have to pay the dealer to create a design which will make a major positive impact on your pocket.

     

     We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking where design an army ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  256.  The Marines started out as Naval Infantry. In other words they were the fighters who actually boarded the opposing ship and fought hand to hand. The Marines still emphasize hand to hand combat heavily in their training.

     

    You can find a good quality Marine Corps Ring online if you look carefully. You can use one of two different methods to have a Marine Corps Ring designed for you. There are two ways that you can do so and each one of them has its pros and cons.

     

    The first (which is just not practical) is to create your own design and to have a jeweller make the ring for you. You have to really want the design if you choose to do it this way and you will need a bunch of money because it will certainly cost you a lot of money. The problem is that the work that has to go into creating the design is too much unless there are going to be a lot of rings of the same design produced. Dealers look at the probability that the design will sell before they produce it because they have to recoup the large initial investment that they have to make.

     

    When you log on you can choose your side panel designs from a large list of designs. The manufacturer will try to give you as many options as he can to use lettering to complete the message that a design alone will not convey. You can place the lettering on both sides of the ring above the side panels and around the stone of the ring. A smart dealer will help you use the combination of letters and designs to tell the story that you want the ring to tell.

     

    You have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service.

     

    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them. We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking where design a Marine Corps ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  257.      The Coast Guard is dirrerent from the other branches of the armed services in that ita mission and its structure is not the same.

     

    When you design your Coast Guard ring you have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that you may feel overwhelmed at the amount of designs and all of the choices that you have. If you do feel this way call us and we will be more than happy to help you out. 

     

    You can create a ring regardless of the job or jobs that you had while in the Coast Guard.  We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking where to design a Coast Guard Ring? don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  258.       The US Army pecial Forces is not a large organization by military organization as far as military organizations go but there is a large market for custom made Special Forces Rings.

     

     There are two methods that you can utilize to design your Special Forces ring and each one has its pros and cons.

     

    The first way to design your own Special Forces ring is to create your own design and to have a jeweller make the ring for you. You will be able to get exactly what you want but you will have to pay an exorbitant amount of money to get a result that you can get more cheaply by clicking here. This is not practical at all and you will have to be seriously in love with the design to go through all of the trouble that you will have to go through to do it this way.  

     

    The second option is to log on to a web site where quality military rings are sold. When you do so you will have to be careful that the dealer will give you a lifetime guarantee on the ring that you want. This is extremely important because a reputable dealer will do so. If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it.

     

     The manufacturer shouldl try to give you as many options as he can to use lettering to complete the message that a design alone will not convey. A smart dealer will help you use the combination of letters and designs to tell the story that you want the ring to tell.

     

    You have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service. One thing which we provide that is unique to the Special Forces is that we provide each of their different emblems as side panel designs. we also provide the Special Forces Tab as a laser vue design.

     

    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them. We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking where to design a Special Forces Ring?  don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  259. The world has been watching and wondering whether or not North Korean President Kim Jung un would stick to the hard line political policies of his deceased father. I personally believe that the reason that he was chosen as the successor is because the departed President Kim saw his same political ideals in him that he also has and knew that he would keep the impoverished country on the same course. This allows him to maintain his devilish control even from the grave.

    The following statement was made by the North Korean government "On this occasion, we solemnly declare with confidence that foolish politicians around the world, including the puppet forces in South Korea, should not expect any changes from us." This statement was read as a broadcast and supposedly originated from the new president. It was made by the National Defense Commission and was probably conceived by someone else in the hierarchy of the North Korean government and attributed to the president.

    In a break from the black mourning clothing worn since Kim Jong il's death, the broadcaster wore dark red clothes and almost shouted her defiant message.

    North Korea has a long history of using bellicose phrases against the South, especially since the conservative government of Lee Myung bak took office in 2008 and ended a policy of engagement with the North. It has threatened to turn the South's capital Seoul into a "sea of fire" on numerous occasions and repeated that rhetoric again on Friday.

    In 2010, the North launched an artillery barrage that killed South Korean civilians for the first time since the end of the Korean War in 1953. It was blamed for sinking a South Korean warship by the name of Cheonan earlier that year. An independent international investigation determined that the ship was sunk by a torpedo fired from a North Korean vessel.

    Little is known of Kim Jong un, who had been groomed for government since 2009.

    He is known as the Supreme Commander in North Korea and is expected to rule with the aid of key figures like his Uncle Jang Song thaek, at least in the early stages of the power transition. This will make it difficult for him to change the political attitude of his country because he is surrounded by a plethora of hard liners who shared the views of his father.

    Under Kim Jong il, who died earlier this month aged 69, North Korea conducted two nuclear tests and a top observer of its nuclear program said this week the country may only be a few years away from developing a nuclear tipped missile.

    I don’t think that North Korea would be foolish enough to start a nuclear exchange with South Korea but I have to look at their history of conducting aggressive and provocative acts against South Korea and I have to wonder.

    Now is a prime opportunity for North Korea to back off of its hard line stance and join the rest of the world to modernize and fix its hurting economy but the possibility of this happening seems to be low. The South Korean government will be more than happy to reunite with the North if they were to enter talks without their outdated political agenda.

  260.    You can design a US Army Ranger Ring on this site for your friends and loved ones who have served in the military. Rangers are the premier infantry fighting force in the world. since they are a so thoroughly well trained and diverse organization there are many different designs that they can choose from. Almost every Ranger is a paratrooper so the paratrooper wings is one of the available designs for them. Those who aren't airborne yet soon will be so this is almost always an option to our Ranger customers. We also have the Regimental Crests for each of the Ranger Regiments and the Ranger Training Battalion design.

     

    Many of our Ranger customers choose the black onyx stone because it looks so good with the Ranger Tab. Some will choose the aquamarine because it so closely matches infantry blue but the choice is up to you.

     

    You can place the words "US Army Ranger" around the stone of your ring or you can choose another slogan from the many that we have available. You also have the option of writing whatever you want on each of the two side panels. Last but not least you also have the option of engraving whatever you desire on the inside of the ring.

     

    Call us if necessary when you want to design an Army Ranger Ring and we will be more than happy to help you with it. Our phone number is 912-877=4734. You can also click the following link to find out where to design an Army Ranger Ring.  

  261. There are many sites where you can design the ring of your choice. In each case you have to choose from pre made designs for the ring.  There are two different ways to have a custom military ring made and each has advantages and disadvantages.

     

    You can create your own design which is fine, but to do this you will have to visit an actual jeweller. This will cost you big bucks because your design would have to be created from scratch. This is possible but in 99% of the cases it is impossible because the cost of doing so is extremely high. The art work is very difficult to produce. If you are going to go this route be prepared for a time consuming ordeal. Artwork will have to be done, proofed, and redone at least once before this process can be completed. This may take months to just get to the point where you are ready to commit to a design.

     

    The easiest and best option is to log on to a web site where you can actually choose the ring designs that you want. Always be sure to look for a lifetime guarantee in writing. In addition make sure that the company is reputable and has been around for a while.  If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it. Reputable dealers will alo resize your ring for you at least one free time if it doesn't fit or if you grow out of it over the years.

     

    When you log onto our site we give you a long list of possible options for your ring. You then choose and mix them to present the picture that you want to present.  When you do it this way you don't have to go through the hassle of creating a design from scratch. It is convenient to you the customer because it gives you an inexpensive opption to have it your way.  

     

    You have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service. If you get lost in the number of available options we are here to help you.

     

    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them on the same ring. If you need help don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. Click this link in order to know where to design a military ring.

  262. The Afghan Taliban said Tuesday that they have reached a preliminary deal with the Gulf state of Qatar to open a liaison office there, in what could be a step toward formal, substantive peace talks to end more than a decade of war.

    This is certainly wonderful news and indicates that the US and the UN have done a wonderful job of keeping them in check. The war has dragged on and I believe that the single biggest influence has been the use of drones to attack targets inside of Pakistan. The US has killed so many high profile terrorist leaders that they seem to have dismantled the Taliban. They are looking to open the liaiason office in Qatar so we will see how the process goes. image: Taliban strike deal with Qatar on office there

    Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid indicated the liaison office will conduct negotiations with the international community but not with the Afghan government. President Hamid Karzai has indicated he would reject this condition but I believe in the interest of peace one side or the other will recapitulate.

    For the United States and its allies, the idea of a Taliban political office in the Qatari capital of Doha has become the central element in efforts to draw the insurgents into peace talks.

    The Taliban doesn’t want to talk with the Afghan government because they consider them to be a puppet of the United States but they have indicated that they will talk to the US.

    The Taliban is obviously war weary along with the rest of the world. Although they can’t overcome the size and technological advantage of NATO. The war is a stalemate of sorts because there is not a force in the world which could wipe out the Taliban. www.militaryringexpress.com/products

  263.    Black onyx is just one of the fourteen different types of stones that we offer for your military ring. It goes well with every laser vue design that we have because the black stone makes the design stand out. It is particularily impressive when you place the Ranger Tab design on it because the Ranger tab is black and yellow. Many of our customers choose this stone precisely for its visual effect.

    There are two stone styles that you can choose for this ston when you purchase it. You can choose either a smooth stone or a faceted design. the smooth stone is a round stone which has an even uniform color. The faceted stone has many cuts in the surface which gives it many facets.

     

    It doesn't matter which branch of service that you were in, the black onyx stone will go well on your military ring. You can also use it on either the freedom or the Independance ring.

     

    We are experienced and excited about helping you design your own military ring. If you have a problem don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. Click the following link if you want to know where to buy a black onyx military ring.

  264.  The purpose of designing a military ring is to produce a momento which tells the story of your time in military service. It is not difficult to design a military ring if you know where to look. There are two ways that you can do so and each one of them has its pros and cons.

     

    Your military ring can tell the story of your service in any way that you choose to do so. You can stress the time that you graduated from a service school or a military award which meant a lot to you. Or you may choose to commemorate a campaign that you were involved in such as Operation Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom.

     

    You can create your own design which is fine, but to do this you will have to visit an actual jeweller. Not just a person who sells jewelry. This will cost you big bucks because your design would have to be created from scratch. This is possible but in 99% of the cases it can't be done because the cost of doing so is extremely high.

     

    The second option is to log on to a web site where good military rings are for sale. When you do so you will have to be careful that the dealer will give you a lifetime guarantee on the ring that you want. This is extremely important because a reputable dealer will do so. If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it.

     

    When you log on you can choose from a list of designs that have already been made. In this situation you don't have to try to create an image from scratch. More importantly you don't have to pay the dealer to create a design which will make a major positive impact on your pocket. You just assemble the pieces much the same as if you are assembling a jigsaw puzzle.

     

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    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them. If you need help don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you. Click this link in order to find out where to buy a military ring.  

  265.  The term "Military Service Ring" denotes a military or government service ring that is designed and purchased in order to commemorate the time that you or the person that you are buying it for has spent in service to this country. You can purchase your service ring regardless of the branch of the military that you were a part of. You can mix branches of service on your ring if you served in more than one.

     

    We have created a very large number of designs for all branches of the military and various government service organizations. There are also many non military designs available if you want to display another hobby, sport, occupation, or activity.

     

    We can also engrave your name inside of the ring or on the side panel. You can also place other information there such as the dates and time of service to the places and organizations that you have served in. 

     

    These rings come with a lifetime guarantee and we will help you if you are unsure about how to design your ring. if by chance you get the size wrong or your finger size changes you can always get your ring resized for free. We have many years of experience in designing and assisting to design these rings so don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need us or click this link. Where to buy a Military Service Ring? 

  266.  We have assisted so many people over the years that its hard to count them all. We are experts in assisting you to design your ring for an Army soldier and anyone else in any other branch of the military service to include the Coast Guard and other government agencies. You can design a military ring if they are either active duty, reserve, or retired. There are two ways that you can do so and each one of them has its pros and cons.

     

    The first is to create your own design and to have a jeweller make the ring for you. This is not practical at all and you will have to be seriously in love with the design because you will have to part with a lot of money to create your ring this way. The problem is that the work that has to go into creating the design is too much unless there are going to be a lot of rings of the same design produced. This is also very time consuming since the jeweller will have to have art work done and a mold will have to be produced. Normally the only people who take this route are organizations such as pro football teams who need championship rings made. We have done these rings for military organizations and schools because we know that they will provide recurring customers.

     

    The second option that you can use to create your own personalized service ring is to log on to a web site where quality military rings are sold. When you do so you will have to be careful that the dealer will give you a lifetime guarantee on the ring that you want. This is extremely important because a reputable dealer will do so. If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it.

    When you log on you can choose from a list of designs that have already been made. A smart dealer will help you use the combination of letters and designs to tell the story that you want the ring to tell. We have a very large quantity of designs which have already been created. We can find a design suitable for you regardless of your branch of service or the job that you had while you were in the military.

     

    You have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service.

     

    Your military ring should tell the world the story about the time that you served your country. You can wear it both in and out of uniform, and in either dress or casual clothing. We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking the quesion where to buy a service ring for an Army soldier don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  267.   The US Army Rangers are the premier infantry troops in the world. They are highly skilled troops who operate primarily behind enemy lines. They perform a wide variety of missions but are probably best known for their ability to conduct raids and ambushes. Many Army personnel who would love to own military jewelry people don't happen to live in an area where it is readily available. In the case of Army Rangers there are very few Regiments (3) which are scattered around the United States. Their numbers are too small for manufacturers to produce merchandise for them in large quantities because it is not cost effective. The market for this is not a l large one so unless you live on or near a military base it is hard to find most of the time.

    Ranger jewelry makes a good gift for any occasion. Every person who has served has some memories from that time in service. Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that commemorates their time in service.

    The best place to find military rings and jewelry is to look online. The problem that you run into here is that you won't know about the quality of your Ranger jewelry or ring until you see it. The best way to overcome this is to make sure that the dealer that has the jewelry will guarantee it in writing. If he will offer a lifetime guarantee then it makes the deal better.

    It is best to deal with reputable companies which have been around for a while. Now we offer you genuine balfour military rings on our web site. These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you.

    We also urge you to call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about how to build your Army Ranger ring. We have years of experience in the military and with customers so we are sure that we can make it work for you.

    Consider the reputation of the company that you choose to deal with and the amount of time that they have been in business. Any reputable dealer will be excited to help you with the purchase of your ring. Click the following link to find out where to buy army ranger jewelry.

  268.        Black Onyx is one of the fourteen different stones that you can choose when you create your custom military ring. This stone is very popular because of its color and the beautiful effect that the color creates on the ring.

    You can create a black onyx pilot's ring regardless of the branch of service that you were in or the type of craft that you flew, whether it was a fighter, bomber, helicopter, or close air support craft.

    The thing that I like best about this stone is that it really causes the laser vue design to stand out on the finished ring. It looks good on every metal choice that we have and looks good with or without a laser vue design.

    You can choose this stone on any ring that you order regardless of the style and metal that you choose. It comes in the smooth or faceted cut. The smooth cut is simply a round cut stone while the faceted stone has many cuts in it which gives it a unique appeal.

    The stone is guaranteed for life along with the ring that you purchase. Click the following link to find out where to buy a black onyx pilot's ring. Our number is 912-877-4734.

  269. The training that Marine Force Recon troops has to endure is just as tough as any training that any other special ops troops anywhere in the world have to endure. These special Marines are trained to infiltrate and operate behind enemy lines. Their primary mission is to gather battlefield intelligence but they may be used in a variety of different ways. They generally don't wear many decorations on their uniform so sometimes the only way that you will know who they are may be from their military ring.

    Many of these personnel who would love to own Force Recon jewelry people don't happen to live in an area where it is readily available. The market for this is not a large one so unless you live on or near a Marine base it is hard to find most of the time.

    Military jewelry makes a good gift for any occasion. Every person who has served has some memories from that time in service. Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that commemorates their time in service.

    The best place to find Force Recon rings and jewelry is to look online. The problem that you run into here is that you won't know about the quality of your jewelry or ring until you see it. The best way to overcome this is to make sure that the dealer that has the jewelry will guarantee it in writing. If he will offer a lifetime guarantee then it makes the deal better.

    It is best to deal with reputable companies which have been around for a while. Now we offer you genuine balfour military rings on our web site. These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you.

    We also urge you to call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about how to build your Force Recon ring. We have years of experience in the military and with customers so we are sure that we can make it work for you.

    Consider the reputation of the company that you choose to deal with and the amount of time that they have been in business. Any reputable dealer will be excited to help you with the purchase of your ring. Click this link to find out where to buy Force Recon jewelry.

  270.    The US Army Special Forces is one of the best fighting forces in the world. They are infantry but they function more in a training and advisory role. They are known as a force multiplier. The reason for this is that a small number of them can go into an area and train and mobilize a large indigent fighting force in a small amount of time. This force then does a great deal of the fighting against the common enemy and saves us a lot of trouble.

    Special Forces rings and jewelry are hard to find because there are not many companies out there who produce it. Special Forces jewelry makes a good gift for any occasion. Every person who has served has some memories from that time in service. Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that commemorates their time in service. Special Forces troops are so versatile that there are many different ways to create a custom ring.

    The best place to find Special Forces rings and jewelry is to look online. The problem that you run into here is that you won't know about the quality of your jewelry or ring until you see it. The best way to overcome this is to make sure that the dealer that has the jewelry will guarantee it in writing. If he will offer a lifetime guarantee then it makes the deal better.

    It is best to deal with reputable companies which have been around for a while. Now we offer you genuine balfour Special Forces rings on our web site. These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you.

    We also urge you to call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about how to build your Army ring. We have years of experience in the military and with customers so we are sure that we can make it work for you. 

    Consider the reputation of the company that you choose to deal with and the amount of time that they have been in business. Any reputable dealer will be excited to help you with the purchase of your ring. Click the following link to go to the page where you can buy Special Forces jewelry.

  271. Many Army personnel who would love to own military jewelry people don't happen to live in an area where it is readily available. The market for this is not a large one so unless you live on or near a military base it is hard to find most of the time.

    Coast Guard jewelry is more dificult to find because the Caost Guard is the smallest of all of the Uniformed Services. The best way to locate Coast Guard regalia is to look online. There are some web sites out there which will help you but not that many.

    We offer US Coast Guard rings which are custom made. This means that you can choose between the different Coast Guard designs available to create the ring that you want. Coast Guard jewelry makes an excellent gift for all occasions. Every person who has served has some memories from their time in service whether they are good or bad. Most people want to tell the story of their time in service even if they only served for a small period of time.Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that tells the story of their time in service.

    The problem that you may run into when you look for Coast Guard jewelry online that you won't know about the quality of your Coast Guard jewelry or ring until you see it. The best way to overcome this is to make sure that the dealer that has the jewelry will guarantee it in writing. If he will offer a lifetime guarantee then it makes the deal better.

    It is best to deal with reputable companies which have been around for a while. Now we offer you genuine balfour military rings on our web site. These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you.

    Call us at 912-877-4734 if you have any questions about how to build your Coast Guard ring. We have years of experience in the military and with customers so we are sure that we can make it work for you.

    Consider the reputation of the company that you choose to deal with and the amount of time that they have been in business. Any reputable dealer will be excited to help you with the purchase of your ring. Click on the following link if you want to know where to buy Coast Guard Jewelry.

  272. If you are serious about purchasing marine corps jewelry online we have a solution for you. The Marines are the premier branch of our Armed Forces and we would be remiss not to offer every possible choice that we can in order to purchase commemorative rings and products.

     

     Many Marine Corps personnel who would love to own USMC rings and jewelry people don't happen to live in an area where it is readily available. The market for this is not a large one so unless you live on or near a Marine base it is hard to find most of the time. Marine Corps jewelry makes a good gift for any occasion. Every person who has served has some memories from that time in service. Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that commemorates their faithfulness to the corps.

     

    The best place to find USMC rings and jewelry is to look online. The problem that you run into here is that you won't know about the quality of your jewelry or ring until you see it. The best way to overcome this is to make sure that the dealer that has the jewelry will guarantee it in writing. If he will offer a lifetime guarantee then it makes the deal better. We give you a warranty which is in effect for life. As long as you are living we will replace your ring if it wears out, loses the stone, or fades. We know the quality of our product and are willing to stand behind it.

     

    . These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you. You can call us at 912-877-4734 or click on the following link to find out where to buy Marine Corps jewelry online.

  273. Many Army personnel who would love to own military jewelry people don't happen to live in an area where it is readily available. The market for this is not a large one so unless you live on or near a military base it is hard to find most of the time. Army jewelry makes a good gift for any occasion. Every person who has served has some memories from that time in service. Even if they didn't serve until retirement most people want to own something that commemorates their time in service.

     

    We help so many of our customers who want to buy army jewelry for their spouses or loved ones. We are just as excited as you are about your purchase and will do all that we can in order to help you.

     

    We give you a lifetime warranty on every army ring that you order. We are sure about the quality of our product. We will also resize your ring for free if you ever need to change the size.

     

    We offer you genuine balfour military rings on our web site. These rings are available in a variety of styles, have a variety of designs, and can be purchased in whatever metal choice that you desire. We urge you to make the neccessary comparisons and make the choice that is best for you. Click the next link if you want to know exactly where to buy army jewelry online.

  274. The Army is the first branch that we think about anytime we think of the United States military. The Army is the largest of all of the branches of service and suffers the most casualties in time of war. They end up seeing the most gruesome part of every war because they engage with the enemy face to face and fight the close up battles which have to be won.

    Air Power is wonderful and our Army would lose many more casualties without it but the end result is that you need infantry to root out enemy resistance. You can’t win a conflict without an Army to actually go in and get personal.

    The US Army Ring can be created which tells the story about the soldier no matter what his job happened to be while serving. Click this link if you want to discover how to create an army military ring  or call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to help you.

  275. It is not difficult to design a Navy SEAL Ring if you know where to look. There are two ways that you can do so and each one of them has its pros and cons.

    The first is to create your own design and to have a jeweller make the ring for you. This is not practical at all and you will have to be seriously in love with the design because you will have to part with a lot of money to create your ring this way. The problem is that the work that has to go into creating the design is too much unless there are going to be a lot of rings of the same design produced.

    The second option is to log on to a web site where quality military rings are sold. When you do so you will have to be careful that the dealer will give you a lifetime guarantee on the ring that you want. This is extremely important because a reputable dealer will do so. If a dealer won't guarantee his product don't buy it.

    When you log on you can choose from a list of designs that have already been made. The ring manufacturer will choose the designs that he feels will sell and bring in a profit. This is the reason that some designs are hard to fing. If it belongs to a very small unit or contingent, sales won't be high enough to justify the expense of producing the design. The manufacturer will try to give you as many options as he can to use lettering to complete the message that a design alone will not convey. A smart dealer will help you use the combination of letters and designs to tell the story that you want the ring to tell.

    You have the choice of all of the wording that you place on the ring and which stone that you want to choose. There are many so many design options to choose from that it is impossible to not be able to create a ring which will tell the story of your time in military service. Navy SEALS have the option of choosing the Trident as a side panel along with any of the other US Navy designs available.

    You can create a ring regardless of the branch of the armed service that you happened to serve in. If you served in two different branches you can mix them. We also have designs that are non military if you want to add something a little bit different. If you are asking where to design a Navy SEAL ring? don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

  276. The motto of the Army Rangers is “Rangers lead the way” They are the most elite infantry troops in the world. Rangers delight in tearing stuff up and they do it very well. Ranger training is some of the roughest training in the world. If you are not really motivated to become a Ranger there is no way that you will make it through the training.

     

     Ninety nine percent of what they do takes place behind enemy lines. They are destructive and are used most times to conduct missions such as raids or ambushes. Their training is highly specialized and much more intense than normal infantry training. Rangers have a rich tradition and a proud history.

     

    You can purchase an official Ranger ring online from any qualified, reputable ring dealer. Before you attempt to purchase your ring ask the dealer about his policy towards warranty and repair. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. If he is confident of the workmanship of the ring he won’t hesitate to stand behind what he sells. He knows the quality of what he is selling you. Will he assist you in the design of your ring? Does he actually attempt to help you or does he just want to make a sale and just push you to finish so that he can find another customer? Your dealer should be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. Let me ask you another question. Does he try to do everyting in his power to make it easy for you to contact him? If not you need to ask yourself why.

     

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to buy an official Army Ranger Ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring.

  277. You can purchase an official Marine Corps ring online from any qualified, reputable dealer who includes these rings in his product line. Before you attempt to purchase your ring determine the dealers policy towards warranty and repair. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. If he is confident of the workmanship of the ring he won’t hesitate to stand behind what he sells. Does he attempt to assist you in the design of your ring or does he just leave you out there on an island alone? Does he actually attempt to determine how you need help or does he just want to make a sale and pushes you to finish so that he can find another customer? Your dealer has to be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. A dealer who wants to please you will make the extra effort to insure that you understand every aspect of the ordering process. He or she will also make sure that you get all of the custom work that you deserve.

    We have been designing and creating official Marine Corps rings for a very long time. We don’t doubt our reputation for excellence and a long line of satisfied customers who stand behind their work. We have a long list of ring designs which you can use in the construction of your custom Marine Corps ring.

     

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to buy an official Marine Corps Ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring.

  278. The Freedom Ring is one of our two styles of mns rings. The freedom ring is an oval shaped ring. This is the only characteristic which makes it different from the Independance ring. So when we talk about the National Guard Freedom ring we are simply referring to the ring that is the end result of a National Guard customer who designs a ring to tell the story of their time in service in the US National Guard.

     

    The only other factors which makes these rings different is the choice of customization that the customer places on it. When you purchase a National Guard Freedom ring you basically design it from scratch. You choose from the many designs that we have available to give your ring its own flair and to make it tell the story of your service that you want it to tell. The beauty of creating your own ring is that you will have a product that nobody else in the world has. Your ring will tell the specific story that you want it to tell and that story will be unique to you.

     

    You may want to use your Vietanm Veteran's ring as a heirloom or you may want to wear it everyday. You can choose from several different metal types to include sterling silver and 10kt and 14kt white or yellow gold. All of the rings are guaranteed for life and if you need to resize your ring you can do it free of charge.

     

    Our National Guard troops are much more involved in current military operations than at any time ever before. The US realiazed that we needed to include them more in current operations to take full advantage of them as a military asset. National Guard troops have been seeing as much action as active duty troops since the beginning of Operation Desert Storm.

     

    We like to encourage you to talk to us when you buy a National Guard Freedom ring so that we can help you to take advantage of all of the options that we have to offer. Our number is 912-877-4734.

  279. The Vietnam War was the last war of it's kind. It was different from the major conflicts that the world and particularily the United States had been involved in before hand. The Vietnamese used guerilla tactice to make the war much more difficult for the United States to win. Each war has its own signature and guerilla warfare was the signature of this particular war. The US found that their force on force techniques of the past just didn't work because the Viet Cong had better sense than to attempt to fight a heads up war.

     

    There was much new technology which was born out of this war. The helicopter got its debut in this war and proved to be a very effective piece of equipment. mPatrolling became the chief tactic of US infantry forces because they had to go out and find the Viet Cong before they could deal with them.

     

    America was in a time of turmoil during this war and society did not receive the troops who fought and died there well. The US has since learned their lesson and corrected te treatment of war veterans to a great degree. There are still some Vietnam Veterans around and we do have designs available for them to use on their military ring. You show place your unit affiliation when you buy a Vietnam Veteran's Ring, as well as the time and place that you served.

     

    There are many other options available to you and we will be glad to assist you in the creation of your Vietnam Veteran's ring. Feel free to call us at 912--77-4734.  

  280. This is certainly the place to fill all of your military ring needs, especially if you or a loved one are a military retiree.

     

    The military retiree is certainly a different breed of person. There are not many who can successfully endure twenty years of the military lifestyle. The military retiree has to have a very high level of self discipline and control. The military lifestyle is a life of constant ups and downs and a twenty year retirement can better be known as a twenty year exercise in survival. Lower level enlisted troops generally don't make much money at all and have to endure the worst of the hardships.

     

    The retiree has a rich history of tradition and so many stories to tell that a military ring just can't tell them all. We can however assist you in representing every phase of the service that you have given.

     

    The retiree has served in several different units by the time that their service has ended and more than likely has served in at least two different campaigns. He or she probably has attended no fewer than half a dozen military service schools and has earned a long list of military awards. He or she may not be as physically fit as their younger counterparts but the wisdom of years of military service can't be denied. Call us at 912--877-4734 when you want to buy a military retirement ring and we will be more than happy to assist you in the construction of your ring.

  281. The difference between the Marine Corps and other branches of the military is that the Marine Corps has a rich tradition and history. This helps to foment pride or what is caled "Espirit de Corps." This term just refers to the pride that all Marine units display and feel in their Corps and their traditions. This pride will cause the troop to go the extra mile for the good of his or her unit. This pride also causes unit members to behave in much the same way.

     

    The USMC Commemorative ring shows the rich history and traditions of the Marine Corps. The Marine who purchases a USMC Commemorative ring uses the ring to tell the story of his or her time in service. These rings make good gifts.  If you or a loved one is seeking to buy a USMC Commemorative Ring we have all of the design and options that you need in order to create your ring.

     

    The history of the Marine Corps goes back farther than any other branch of the armed services. The first Marines were used as Naval Infantry. For those of you who don't know what this was let me explain it to you. They would travel aboard navy ships and board other ships during battle to take them over. They fought in bloody, horrific hand to hand combat most of the time. Sometimes there would be so much blood shed that the decks of the ships would get slippery and it would be difficult to maintain your balance. The Marine Corps stresses hand to hand combat more than any other branch of the military to this day.

     

    When you seek to buy a USMC Commemorative Ring keep in mind the bravery of these elite troops. 

  282. The Chief Petty Officer is a proud rank that has the respect of subordinayes and superiors alike. This rank is the backbone of the US Navy.

     

    Our modern Navy is technically more sophisticated than any other Navy in the world. The first navies operated on the surface of the ocean while the modern navy can operate in outer space. all layers of the atmosphere, on the surface of the sea as well as on land, and under the sea.

     

    This branch of service is so diverse that much customization has to be available in order for all servicemen and women to be able to tell the story of their time in service. We have tried to have it all. We admit that when you go onto our web site the sheer amount of customization may be unnerving. If you feel overwhelmed when you seek to buy a Chief Petty Officer's ring please don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. Our staff is knowledgeable in military matters and will be more than happy to help you out.

  283. When we created this web site I wanted to include every possible bit of customization that I could. The reason for this is to give you every possible option for your ring. We want you to be able to tell the story of your time in service no matter what that story may be. We also want you to have a different story to tell than every other person who served with you.

     

    There is so much that you can do with your custom Air Force ring than we can describe to you in words. Sometimes it is just best to call us and explain what we can do for you. We can just about always figure out a way to make your ring do exactly what you want it to do.

     

    The Air Force is such a diverse service that there are a countless number of options available. We have something for you no matter what job that you performed while in service.

    Enjoy the process of designing your custom Air Force ring Don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 if you need assistance.

     

  284. It may seem to many of our brothers who served in Vietnam that there are not a lot of places where you can purchase a Vietnam Veterans Ring. There are many design options available to you options available to you to use as designs for your ring.

     

    There are so many ways to customize your ring that we can come up with a solution for all of your needs. The thing about the Vietnam war is that many of the units that were in existence then have long been inactivated. The solution to this is to write the unit designation that you would like above your side panel. You have enough space there to go down to platoon level. We also have a lot of the equipment designs that were in existence then. If you were a member of a military organization which no longer exists, ex. RECONDO, Jungle Experts, or LRRPs you can show it on your ring by writing it in on the side panel design.

     

    You can create your ring in any of the metal types available and you can also use any of the many different side panel designs available. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need help while designing your vietnam Veteran's ring.

  285. The motto of the Army Rangers is "Rangers lead the way" They are the most elite infantry troops in the world. Ninety nine percent of what they do takes place behind enemy lines. They are destructive and are used most times to conduct missions such as raids or ambushes. Their training is highly specialized and much more intense than normal infantry training. Rangers have a rich tradition and a proud history.

     

    The very name Ranger denotes what they do. They cover a large area or range where they may perform many different functions. They are deadly infantry troops and especially skilled in raids and patrolling.

     

    If you wish to purchase an official US Army Ranger ring for yourself or a friend you can purchase itonline from any qualified, reputable ring dealer. Before you attempt to purchase your ring ask the dealer about his policy towards warranty and repair. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. If he is confident of the workmanship of the ring he won't hesitate to stand behind what he sells. He knows the quality of what he is selling you. Will he assist you in the design of your ring? Does he actually attempt to help you or does he just want to make a sale and just push you to finish so that he can find another customer? Your dealer should be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. Let me ask you another question. Does he try to do everyting in his power to make it easy for you to contact him? If not you need to ask yourself why.

     

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to buy an Official US Army Ranger ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any help designing your ring.

  286. Every military Ring Dealer offers a version of this metal. Different manufacturers will create this alloy different ways. Jeweller's like celestrium because it is durable and easy to handle. Customers like it because it is tough and inexpensive.

     

    We offer celestrium rings on our web site and we will give you a lifetime guatantee. The regular celestrium looks identical to 14kt white gold and the goldtone celestrium looks identical to 14kt yellow gold. This is the most popular metal that we offer mainly becase of it's cost. The fact that it is very durable also helps. 

     

    We recommend this ring first to those who want a custom designed military ring but are on a tight budget. We also recommend it to our customers who want to wear it 24/7. You can get all of the custom work done with this ring that you can do to any other ring. If you are looking for a low cost, durable, good looking military ring I suggest that you take a good hard look at our celestrium rings.

     

  287. Many people wonder about celestrium and its usefulness as a metal choice for the military ring. Celestrium is the toughest metal alloy that I know about that is used to make military rings. This makes it a wonderful choice because it won't get banged up even after years of wear and tear. Even if it does get hurt some way in the future it comes with a lifetime warranty. The significance of giving a lifetime warranty is that we are confident of this rings toughness.

     

    Celestrium is a jeweller's alloy which is composed mainly of stainless stell. It never needs cleaning. If you must you can buff it out with a polishing cloth from time to time but I have some display rings in our store that I have never had to polish. These rings have been handled by countless customers and dropped by most of them yet they maintain their appearance and shine.

     

    If you intend to wear your military ring every day celestrium is an excellent choice. I recommend it for many of our younger troops who will wear it at work and play.

     

     Celestrium comes in two types. The regular celestrium ring looks exactly like 14kt white gold. I can tell them apart because I deal with them every day but the layman won't be able to see the difference in the metals. The gold tone celestrium has been overlayed with a 14kt overlay. It looks exactly like 14kt yellow gold.

     

    If you have any questions about this versatile metal please don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734 and allow us to help you design your very own celestrium ring.  

  288. You can purchase an official Army ring online from any qualified, reputable ring dealer. Let me drop just a little bit of knowledge on you about the type of things that you need to consider.  Before you purchase your ring determine the dealers policies towards damage. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. Will he assist you in the design of your ring? Does he actually attempt to help you or does he just want to make a sale and just push you to finish so that he can find another customer. Your dealer has to be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it.

     

    Balfour has been designing and creating Army rings for a very long time. They have a reputation of excellence and a long line of satisfied customers who stand behind their work. We have a long list of ring designs which you can use in the construction of your custom army ring. I have never had a customer who could not be satisfied. This is our track record after ten years of dealing with our military customers.

     

    We have many years of military experience among our workers and each and every design that we offer has been painstakingly designed to meet the strictest military specifications posible. We have the military experts to approve our art work before we produce it so that we can be sure that we get it right.So if you want to buy an official Army ring. we can certainly help you. Call us if you need any help designing your ring.

  289. Special Forces Operators are probably the most intelligent operators in the military. SF troops have to be fluent in at least two languages and able to perform in two specialty areas. The reason for the languages is because it it their job to be able to train the population of the area where they are called to operate. They must also be able to assist their team in another specialty if one of their other team members is killed. If the communications expert is killed another person on the team has to be able to step in and carry the ball. If the medical expert is killed then there also has to be another person able to step in and do that job also.

     

    You can purchase an official Special Forces ring online from any qualified, reputable ring dealer. Before you attempt to purchase your ring ask the dealer about his policy towards warranty and repair. Ask him if he will give you a lifetime warranty. If he is confident of the workmanship of the ring he won't hesitate to stand behind what he sells. He knows the quality of what he is selling you. Will he assist you in the design of your ring? Does he actually attempt to help you or does he just want to make a sale and just push you to finish so that he can find another customer? Your dealer has to be as exicited about selling your ring as you are to recieve it. Let me ask you another question. Does he try to do everyting in his power to make it easy for you to contact him? If not you need to ask yourself why.

     

    We have been designing and creating Special Forces rings for a very long time. We don't doubt our reputation for excellence and a long line of satisfied customers who stand behind their work. We have a long list of ring designs which you can use in the construction of your custom SF ring. We have just about every Special Forces symbol available and are glad to help you out.

     

    We also have many years of military experience as well as many years experience in actually designing military rings and servicing military customers. If you are a spouse or loved one who wants to design a ring as a gift we can asist you greatly in putting the ring together.So if you want to buy an Official Special Forces ring we can certainly help you. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need any.

  290. The current situation regarding Iran and its nuclear program is a mess to say the least. The Iranians have not been responsive to sanctions against them and they are unswerving in their quest for nuclear weapons. This is an ugly situation and unless the US State Department can come up with a clever crafty solution I don’t see how it can end without turning into an ugly mess. This situation will have to be dealt with one way or another and all of the solutions look bad.

     

    If the Iranians continue at their present rate of attempting to procure nuclear weapons they are expected to have a weapon sometime in 2013. They are already developing missiles which are capable of reaching Israel and Europe.

     

    There is no nice way to deal with this problem. The Iranians have fortified their nuclear facilities so that it will be harder for US and Israeli warplanes to take them out. They have also beefed up their air defenses so that they will have a better capability to shoot down approaching air craft.

     

    The US and Israel were able to introduce a virus (STUXNET) into the computers which the Iranians use for their nuclear program which successfully set the program back. It seems now that Iran has been able to recover from this incident but I am not sure how much that they have actually recovered. There seems to be no other way to deal with them because all viable options except for the use of military force have failed. Even Arab Nations seem to be fearful of what Iran will do with nuclear weapons. It is obvious that the closest nations in proximity to Iran see them as an unstable player.

     

    Any attack would have to be all encompassing in that it would have to take care of everything there. Any thing less than that would be a failure. Even if the attackers know where the targets are it is doubtful that they would be able to penetrate Iranian defenses. Spec Ops troops with all of their stealth technology and tactics would be hard pressed to penetrate Iranian defenses.

     

    In addition, we must look at the fallout from a pre emptive strike which would fail. If all of the nuclear capabilities of the Iranians are not destroyed this would leave them capable of using whatever they had left to initiate a nuclear attack and possibly cause an all out nuclear war. This has to be a consideration of our military planners. This situation is like a wildcard which holds the key to either a terribly horrible situation or one that works out well for the rest of the world.

     

     

  291. Signet rings are rings that date from the times of the early Greeks. Records show the earliest signet rings were made of iron and used as military achievement symbols. Also known as "seal rings" that were later used for ornamentation, signet rings have a rich and interesting history and served practical used in ancient times. When the signet was used as a seal it was pressed into the wax seal applied to an important document. This meant that the document was sealed by the person who owned the ring. That person was an authority so the document reflected the power of his authority.

     
    We can make a signet ring for you regardless of the branch of service that you served. There are seven different choices of metal that you can use to create your military signet ring. You can place all of the custom work on the outside of the ring that you can place on any of the other rings that we manufacture. They won’t have a stone so there is no option for stone color. Each signet will have the initials for the branch of service that you served in along with a wreath which encircles the letters. These rings are made in the same tradition as the older style signet rings but the difference is that they contain the seal of your military service. They show the world that you served your country in the power of the best military in the world.

     

    We occasionally get a customer who wants to order a Military Signet Ring. We don’t show them on our web site but they are available to you if you want them. You will need to call us on this one, but feel free to do so at 912-877-4734. Our staff is courteous, knowledgeable, and proficient with dealing with your military ring needs and questions. Not only that but they are ready, willing, and eager to help you and to answer whatever questions that you may have.

  292. Most people don't realize that there is a very large amount of costomization  available to use to create your custom military ring. We are normally anxious and excited when we get a customer who wants to design a military ring because we know that there are so many available options to choose from.

     

    The one thing which really dissappoints us is that most customers are just willing to accept a ring which has been premade. A custom military ring is advantageous to you in every way because there won't be another ring exactly like it in the entire world. When you purchase a military ring it should tell the story of your time in service. Your service was unique to you. No other serviceman or woman has done or gone through the exact same things that you do so why should your military ring look like anybody else's

     

    One hundred per cent of the design work on the military ring is custom work and it is all chosen by you the customer. I have never seen this much custom work available anywhere for the same price!! You are completely in charge of your ring design. We encourage our customers to put the total ring together and then think about what you have for a while to see if there is anything else you want to add. When you do it this way your ring will tell a more complete story.

     

    You can create your military ring on this web site by clicking on the product that you want and following the prompts. If you get overwhelmed at any time by the amount of information which we have included on the site just call us at 912-877-4734, and we will be more than happy to help you create a custom military ring.

  293. The purpose of the military ring is to commemorate your time in service. It is an heirloom which serves as a monument to your military accomplishments. It also serves to tell your story of military service to all who see it. You can use the ring to paint a picture of your service by placing the service years on it. You may also choose to place a unit crest on your ring to depict one or more of the units that you served with in the military. Many of our customers will do this although you will probably have served with more units. They will pick the one which is more important to them. It may be a unit that you served with during war time or conflict, or it could be a unit which was very successful while you were in it.

     

    You can also choose a custom design to represent the military conflict that you were a part of. We have created designs for every major conflict that our military has been involved in since the Vietnam War. We have even created designs to commemorate Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

     

    Many of our military ring customers have even placed the names or initials of their deceased comrades on the side panels of their rings as a monument to honor them for giving their all to the service of their country. There is no right or wrong way to create your military ring. You must use it to capture the things that are meaningful to you. 

     

    Whenever I have a customer who seems to be a little bit unsure about the way that they should design their military ring i will tell them to take all of the time that they need to think about what they want to do and come back to see me later. Meanwhile I will get the customers phone number and check with them from time to time to see how they are progressing, I have seen military ring dealers who will push and dictate what will go on the ring because they want the sale. We honestly want the sale just as much but we won't push and badger you. We allow you to choose your own customization. We want your military ring to be a special thing to you. When you put it on your finger we want you to feel confident in what you have.

     

    To make a long story short and to answer the question of what is the purpose of a military ring, let me say this, the piurpose of a military ring is to tell the story of your time in service. Study all of the options that we have available to you and call us (912-877-4734) when you get ready to design your military ring. 

     

     

    The Military was a place of which I have many fond memories. I'm sure that we all do. I could start talking now and go on for days and never tell the whole story.

    The custom military ring is such a valuable heirloom because there are so many ways that you can customize it to tell just about any story that you want to tell. Some customers will mix different service insignias if they have served in more than one branch of service. Use your military ring to recapture those joyful memories.

  294. Al-Qaeda has long used the internet as a recruiting platform. I am sure that there are many who follow their web sites and may have sympathy to their causes, but sympathy alone is not neccessarily good enough to make them get behind the cause. The difference is that reading and following is easy to do but convincing people to strap on a suicide bomb and commit a terrorist act is something totally different.

    People may follow and sympathize with the cause but most of it is a passing concern. Jihadists fail to realize that Westerners are not grown in the hard core bed of anti American propaganda that they are. Americans are not fed a hard diet of hatred and religious propaganda from childhood so it is not easy to persuade them to 

    strap on a suicide bomb and brcome a martry for the cause. One telling piece of evidence is that alQaeda has been abducting children and forcing them to wear suicide vests to commit terrorist acts of bombing.

    There were several cases in the United States where Americans were persuaded by Anwar al-Awlaki to commit acts of terror. Awlaki was killed in a US drone attack and they don’t have another with his internet savy and understanding of the American mind to direct the campaign. In the case of Major Nidal Hassan Awlaki was the prominent catalyst who caused Hassan to go on the shooting spree in Fort Hood. It seems that the effort to recruit terrorists over the internet requires a lot of work in order to gain results. In the case of Major Hassan the results were devastating.

    This is not good for the United States because they can’t control what happens over the internet or who looks at it. There is also no way to control how a person will react to what they read. It would be too easy for a person who has the intention of doing harm to do so. As a matter of fact it is not possible to prevent this type of terror attack. Our government refers to this type of event as a lone wolf terror attack.

    The Center for Naval Analysis (CNA) has researched the internet campaign of al-Qaeda and continues to monitor the effects of this program.

    The advantage that the United States has in this situation is that al-Qaeda’s internet recruiting is easy to monitor. The best way to handle it is to allow it to take its course and keep a keen eye on what actually transpires. The nature of their efforts allows the US Intelligence to track it and follow it to where it ends because al-

    qaeda has to make direct contact with the recruit somewhere down the line.

    The nature of the war on terror has caused the United States to grow and change the way that it does business. The US has had to develop new techniques and technologies to deal with al-Qaeda which is good in many ways. They have begun to exact a toll on al-Qaeda which is so severe that I don’t think that they can ever recover from.

    The US has learned that the proper way to fight this war is not by using large numbers of troops and zillions of bombs to obliterate the enemy. Since this is a different type of conflict it requires drastically different tactics.

    The drone is the best weapon to be born of this campaign. Drones have been around for quite a while but this campaign is what brought them into prominence.

    The US has also developed advanced intelligence gathering tactics and techniques which have served them well in this war. Tracking down al-Qaeda has become a task that the US has become very adept at performing. If the results that have been forthcoming continue they will be able to keep al-Qaeda at bay. Inaddition to al-Qaeda's recruiting not going well. the rest of their war also isn't doing too well.

  295. We don't want our brothers and sisters who are serving in Afghanistan or who have served there in the past to feel left out. Even though we don't list an Operation Enduring Freedom Ring in the categories it is possible to have an Operation Enduring Freedom Ring made.

     

     We have created an Operation Enduring Freedom Ring Design. The design was created immediately after the conflict began with the slogan "Never Forget" above it on the side panel. You can choose to retain this slogan or you can replace it with whatever you want. Many of our customers will place the dates that they were stationed there on their side panel. Others will place the name of the compound there. I have even had customers who placed the initials of their deceased comrades there.

     

    This is well and fitting since the military ring is a memorial to your loved one who has served their country. We have created rings for widows also who wanted to create a custom military ring as an heirloom to their husband.

     

    You also have the option of placing the words "Operation Enduring Freedom" around the stone of your ring. You can use many of the features that we have available to create the personal message you need to tell the story of your time in service.

     

    Since you are creating your own ring it will be totally unique to you. In this sense every Operation Enduring Freedom Ring is not created the same. Each of our troops has a unique story to tell. Contact us at 912-877-4734 if you need our assistance.

     

  296. Many times customers will attempt to purchase a military ring online and get the place where they need to enter their ring size. Many times they will come to a standstill here because they will realize that they don't know their correct ring size.

     

    We have come up with the solution for this problem with the ring sizer that we have put on our web site. The answer to how to find out my ring size? Simply go to the ring sizer page located on our web site. You will need to print this page and cut the sizer out according to the directions. It will tell you your ring size when you wrap it around the finger that you want to use.

     

    You can wear your custom military ring on the finger of your choosing. There is no right or wrong finger. The choice is yours, and just depends on your personal preference. I have seen people wear the ring on their middle finger or thumb. 

     

    Let me remind you that you need to consider the future when you order your ring. Remember that the older you get the more weight that you will gain which will result in an increase in ring size. You might want to order your ring just a little bit loose in order to compensate for this. Don't make it too loose because if you do it will increase the possibility of losing your ring by causing it to fall off of your finger. Keep in mind that the first resizing is free of charge so you may want to wait until a few years down the line before you resize it. If by chance you need to have the ring sized again the charge for doing so is nominal.

     

    Another point to consider is the time of year that you purchase your miliyary ring. If you take your ring size in the winter it will be smaller that your summertime size. The time of year that you purchase your ring is a very important consideration. If you experiene a problem with either ordering or sizing your ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734. Our staff has years of experience and will be more than happy to assist you.

     

     

     

     

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  297. Military wives can also enjoy the benefits of wearing a military ring. We have made many rings for wives over the years. The military wife has just as hard of a time as her husband. She often has to shoulder the entire responsibility of the household while her husband is away for months at a time. She deserves to be able to make a military ring.

     

    She sometimes has to be mother and father while sometimes living in an area that she doesn't know anything about. Many times their money gets snafued and shs has to learn how to make do. Her husband may be the hero on the battlefield but she is the hero at home.

     

     

    We also carry rings for every woman who serves in the Armed Forces. If this applies to you then we can help you right here. Call us at 912-877-4734 if you need to have any questions answered.

        

    There are many designs in our portfolio which can be used to make a ring for a person who may not be in the military service. Many wives will also use some of their husbands information to put on the ring. Some will even put their husbands name in writing above the side panel design. So to answer the question of where can I find a military ring for women? The answer if right here.  

  298. There is no correct or incorrect time or protocol for wearing your military ring. You can wear it in or out of uniform. You can wear it with you dress or duty uniform ant time of the day or night. The only wrong time to wear your military ring is during a uniform inspection if it has been forbidden.

     

    One good thing about the direction that the Army is going is that they will make the dress blue uniform the class A uniform. What this means for you civilians is that it will be the new uniform for functions, special duty, and inspections. The dress green uniform was never appealing to me and doesn't set the soldier apart like the dress blue uniform.

     

    The military ring goes well with each uniform but I believe it goes better with the dress blues.

     

     There is no hard fast rule on which finger is the best to wear your military ring. You can wear it on any finger of any hand without repurcussions. Most people wear it on the ring finger of the right hand but wearer preference is the key. Some will wear it on their wedding finger if they are not married. Some will wear it on the pinkie. I have also seed them on the middle finger and the thumb. The military ring is also your link to the military when you are not in uniform because it is a wonderful conversation piece.  

  299. The F-22 Fighter Plane which was otherwise known as the Advanced Tactical Fighter {ATF}, and later became the Air Dominance Fighter {ADF}) and the Typhoon was a project which began in the 1980’s. Even though this fighter has been around for awhile I never knew anything about it until a few years age and I was in the military until 1992. This describes the highest level of secrecy.

    The F-22 is the best fighter aircraft in the world. This aircraft is so tactically advanced that there is nothing else that even compares to it in the world. The F-22 can be the game changer in any situation and easily tip air superiority into the hands of the United States in case of air combat.

    The biggest problem that the US government faces with this air plane is the amount of money necessary to fund the project and its upkeep. They have spent so much money on its research and development that they can’t back away from the project. Many people question the necessity of this aircraft but I feel that we have to develop and implement it at all costs. This aircraft will give it’s pilots so much of an advantage in tactical situations and fighter combat that it would be a tragedy to ignore its development.

    We don’t need to share this technology to other countries as long as it gives us the advantage that it does. I think that we need to field this aircraft in greater numbers regardless of the cost because the advantages of having it are just too great. The Chinese have already come up with a copy of the F-22 which they claim is just as good as the US version. I don’t know whether that is true or not but I do know that they have a history of copying US technology and then producing it for a whole lot less. If this is the case we still need to put money into advancing this technology.

    Being on the cutting edge of military advancement doesn’t come cheap or easy. But the most powerful country in the world is always the country with the most powerful military. I am an advocate of having a powerful National Defense. There is no other way to remain the foremost superpower status. You have to have the strongest military. If not you will be challenged.

    A good example of what I mean is the fact that the Chinese are harassing smaller nations because they need their natural resources. The Chinese only respond to fear and intimidation so if you don’t have the assets to challenge them they will take advantage of you. Don’t think for one minute that they won’t do the same thing to the United States if they feel that they have a military advantage.
     
    A lot of Russian/European Fighter planes are at par or has exceeded the F-15E’s capability. The F-15 has been the US premium fighter for years. Now is the time for better technology. This puts the US at a disadvantage.  If we want to take the fight to the enemy’s backyard we have to be able to dominate it’s airspace before we can get a foothold on the ground. And that means having an Air Superiority to operate with impunity.

    Sure, it’s expensive. But whoever said that Air Superiority was cheap The F-22 may be the single biggest waste of money since the B-1. Large, heavy, bad E-M (energy-maneuverability) ratings it simple is not a good air plane in terms of the monetary expenditures that it costs to operate it, but when we are talking about military superiority we talk in terms of what is needed to maintain the advantage rather than in terms of dollars and cents.

  300. The Iraqi freedom rings were created to commemorate the liberation of Iraq. Military rings are normally designed each time there is a different military campaign. This gives the troops who were a part of that campaign an opportunity to show their involvement.

     

      Each ring can be personalized with your name, rank and years of service among other items, and is available in a number of metal choices. You can choose celestrium, gold, and sterling silver as the metal of construction. Your Iraqi Freedom Ring will come with a lifetime guarantee no matter which metal that you choose. You can choose the wording around the stone from the many different options that we offer as another distinguishing feature of your military ring.

     

    We also give you room to write whatever you want to write on the sides of your ring. This gives you room to be you. The personal customization that you decide to use on your ring is the thing that will set your ring apart from every other person who has ever ordered this particular style of ring.

     

    We salute the troops who served in this momentus operation. No one knows what a soldier has to go through unless they have also served in the military. The sights, sounds, and emotions of warfare are something which can never be described. If you need help designing your custom military ring call us at 912-877-4734.  

  301. A soldier’s life is not an easy one. It is strictly military all of the way. The soldier is subject to the authority of the military twenty four hours per day. It is impossible for him or her to separate their lives from the military even when they are on leave. The military is a society which is different from anything that we know. The military way of conducting day to day business is totally different from anything that the civilian has ever known.

    Since this is the case the design of a custom military ring is different from anything that you have ever seen. The biggest difference is the options that the designer can place on the ring. Military designs are more diverse and complicated than anything else that you will see. They are complicated to create and each part of the design has an intricate meaning. When the soldier creates the ring they know that every custom option must be placed correctly and must actually represent an accomplishment that the soldier has made.

    There are several different metals that you can use for the construction of your military ring. They range from celestrium to 14kt white or yellow gold. There is also a metal called Silver Select. It is a combination of sterling silver and platinum. The metal is very bright because of the platinum overlay and beautiful to look at. We sell many of these rings on sight. All of these rings come with a lifetime guarantee regardless of the metal type that you choose.

    Army rings may or may not contain a semi-precious birthstone on the top. These beautifully cut and multifaceted stones are quite beautiful and will add an air of elegance to the design. If a birthstone is not quite what you had in mind, consider an emblem or insignia in place of the stone. These beautifully engraved symbols may include the Army crest, an insignia for a specialized unit, such as Special Force or Airborne Rangers, or the emblem for a specific military campaign. Some are designed to pay tribute to those soldiers who served in Vietnam, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Now there are fourteen different colored stones available if you want to go with one of them. There are three different styles of stone to choose from and when you do choose one of our stones you will have a large variety of laser vue designs to choose from also.

    You will next have to choose two emblems to use for side panel designs. Many of these side panel designs commemorate special events, such as graduation from officers’ training or an award or medal received during the military member’s time in service. There are also designs available to commemorate the unit that you have served in or the conflict. There are designs for the Vietnam War, Iwo Jima, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, etc.
     

    Our web site is set up for ease of use when you order your ring. It only takes a few minutes to do and if you are not sure of your ring size we have a sizer that you can print out and use. You can look at each design as you choose it by selecting it by placing a check mark in the appropriate box and scrolling up to the top of the page.
     
    A custom military ring makes an excellent gift if you have a friend or loved one who has served in the Armed Forces. It only takes a few weeks from conception to completion and they are not as expensive as you may think. If you have not served in the military but want to give the gift of a military ring to a loved one call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to guide you through the process.

  302. Keep in mind that the purpose of creating a military ring is to tell the story of your time in service. The basis of getting it to do so is to have enough information to choose from. We atempt to give you every choice under the sun so that no matter what your history is you will be able to relay it to people when they look at your ring.

     

    The first time that another person sees your military ring some information is relayed. It can be suggestive or specific. When I use the term suggestive I am talking of things such as the size or shape of the ring and also the metal that it is made of. When a person sees the size of the Independance Military the character statement is already made. The bold ring indicates a bold character. It gives the impression of a strong bodacious personality which is not afraid to take risks and will stand behind his decisions.

     

    Another detail which shows the character of the wearer is thr presence or absence of antiquing. The person who chooses the natural finish wants the shine of the ring to be the main attraction. The natural finish draws attention to itself rather than the information which it contains. The person who chooses this finish is more intrigued by the shine and wants attention to be centered on the fact that he or she has a military ring more so than on what the ring has to say.

     

    The antiqued finish tends to highlight the information on the ring rather than the ring itself. This indicates that the person who orders this ring is proud of his or her military service accomplishments. They choose this look in part because it causes the writing and custom work to stand out which highlights their military achievements more than it highlights the ring itself.

     

    We give you other ways of communicating with the people who see your ring in the form of emblems and wording. There are some things that a picture just can't portray so you have the option of writing on your custom military ring. The first place that you can do this in with the words that go around the stone. We give you a choice of wording to use from a drop down list on this site. You can also use the two side panels to add additional information for your customers.

     

    Our customers will generally use the side panel designs to tell a story and the wording above it to carry the thought through. For example I assisted a woman today in creating a ring for her husband who is a Navy SEAL. We used the trident as one of the side panel designs and placed the words "Team 3" above it to add clarity. There are so many different ways to design your military ring and so many ways to tell the story of your military service that it is impossible to list them all. If you go through our site and get overwhelmed by all of the information just give us a call at 912-877-4734 and we will be thrilled to assist you.

  303.  US Army Paratroopers and paratroopers fron every other branch of service are highly trained and motivated special troops. The fact that they are paratroopers means that they are sometimes dropped behind enemy lines to do damage and create confusion and havoc. They are used in support of a main battle operation and given objectives which will support the main attack.

    Paratroopers have to be in superb physical condition because they need strong legs in order to support the force of their landing. They also have to be resourseful and know how to live off of the land because they don't carry much equipment into battle and it is sometimes difficult to get resupplied. They have to be able to respond well when things don't go according to plan which is easier to happen to them just because of the nature of how they fight.

    Now the paratrooper can create a sterling silver paratroopers ring to tell the story of their time in service. The silver select is made of sterling silver and given a platinum overlay for a very special visual effect. The platinum overlay adds shine to this ring which sets it apart from all others. When I show this ring most of my customers are taken aback by its brilliance and luster. They will pick the silver select ring nine times out of ten.

    I have one of these rings in our shop which I will show to customers who have not made a definite decision about the metal that they want. In most cases they will choose this ring when they see the brilliance of its appearance compared to the others.

    You can get this type of ring style ring regardless of where you spent your time in the military. We can use any of our designs on your silver ring. We have a wide selection of wings and parachutes which can be displayed on the side panel of the ring or in the stone. We also have the jumpmaster wings as a laser view design. If you are serving or have served in an airborne unit you can place the unit designation on the ring also.

  304. The answer to this question is a resounding yes. You can create your own custom sterling silver military ring if you have ever served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States.

     

    After you have served your time in the service of our military you need to create a ring that tells the story of your retirement or your time spent on active duty.. The custom militaryt ring designs that we offer are perfect because you can choose them just as you see fit.

     

    The silver select ring is made of sterling silver and has a platinum overlay which gives it a very special visual effect. The platinum overlay adds shine to this ring which sets it apart from all others.

    Sterling silver military rings seem to be the trend for younger troops so the demand for them has increased in proportion to the number of young troops in the military. These rings have worked very well since their inception. Many of our older more traditional troops will change their minds when they see this ring and purchase it.

     

    I have one of these rings in our shop which I will show to customers who have not made a definite decision about the metal that they want. In most cases they will choose this ring when they see the brilliance of its appearance compared to the others. People who have purchased other type of military rings will marvel at the choice that you have made when they actually see this product.

     

    This ring comes with the same lifetime warranty as all of our other choices and you can use every available design when you create it. You can get this style ring regardless of where you spent your time in the military. We can use any of our designs on any of our styles. If you are a woman we can place the same designs on your ring also. When you add our low prices and fast turnaround time to the equation you dial up a winning combination.

  305. Senator Lindsay Graham has stated that the US should consider military action against the Pakistanis because of their role in assisting terrorists to attack US targets. I am certainly inclined to agree with him.military ring custo

    I wonder how much farther ahead we would be in this war if the Pakistanis had not been assisting terrorists all along. I wonder just how many of our military ring customers would still be alive if the Pakistanis hadn't interfered. We should make the threat of military retaliation real enough so that they will have to consider it when they assist the Haqqanis.

    The action of assisting our enemies to fight against us is no less than hostile and should be treated as such. President Bush stated when this war started that we would consider the countries who assist terrorists as hostile and we should not back off.

    I don't kow quite how we should apply pressure bur we should certainly continue to strike at targets within Pakistan as we see fit. I am suspicious of the fact that so many high ranking Taliban officials have been killed in Pakistan anyway. I believe there is much more here than meets the eye.

  306. I have assisted many of our Air Force Military ring customers create a US Air Force Retirement ring over the years. There are many diverse jobs in the Air Force and our Air Force ring customers have a wide variety of designs to choose from.

    The majority of our Air Force Ring customers will put US Air Force Retired around the stone of their ring. Those who have served in special units such as Pararescue will sometimes place the name of their organization around the stone or on one of the side panels. If you have worked on a certain type of Aircraft as a crewman, pilot, or mechanic we may have its image as a side panel design. If we don't have it you can always write it on the side panel above whatever other design that you choose.

    We are able to put the month, day, and year of the start and end times of service on one side of the ring along with  different designs for each side of the ring. Many of our Air Force ring customers will write in their rank on the other side of the stone above the other side panel design that they choose. Last but not least most customers will engrave their full name on the inside of the ring. We do all of this and give you a lifetime guarantee for only $169.99 on the celestrium ring. Similar rings will sell for as much as $500.00 on military installations.

    We give you the same ring for hundreds less and a lifetime guarantee to go along with it. If you are in the process of designing your own custom military ring call us at at 912-877-4734 to get our help. We take pleasure in assisting you in creating your custom military ring.

  307. chinese subThe AirSea Battle is a concept for fighting a future war with China. This strategy is based on the types of weapons that the Chinese are procuring at a rapid pace and looks at what we need to do to defeat them.

    I am not saying that the US and the Chinese are going to war at any time but my beloved military ring customer we must plan for each and every contingency lest something happens and we are caught by surprise.

    Military forces must be adapted to fight current and future battles. You can't use past tactics and equipment to fight a present or future war. Just look at our situation now. Look at the war that my Desert Storm Military Ring Customers and the war that my Iraqi Freedom Ring customers had to fight. Those wars are totally different from the war that my Enduring Freedom Ring customers are currently fighting.

    If you go back to Vietnam, those military ring customers fought an all together different type of war. Military tactics, plans, and equipment must constantly change and adapt to the current situation. 

  308. karachiMullah Abdul Ghani Baradar who was the Taliban's top military leader has been captured in Karachi Pakistan. According to our source he was captured about ten days ago and is cooperating with his interrogators. Does it seem strange to you that he was captured ten days ago and we are just finding out about it? Its not a strange thing O military ring customer. I will explain the reason why. If he is cooperating our military definitely didn't want the enemy to know until it could act on the information thet it received. If the intelligence was good it has helped the war effort tremendously. The critical intelligence may have resulted in more Taliban casualties, but one thing is for sure, it definitely resulted in saving American and possibly civilian lives.

    Also notice O military ring customer of mine that they don't give any details of the capture. Well it smells just like a mission which was pulled off by our Spec Ops military ring customers. We may never know how it was done and our Special Operations military ring customers for sure won't tell so lets just be grateful for their service. Maybe we will find out one day how it was done and I will bet you hard money that either our Special Forces ring customers, or our Navy SEAL ring customers had something to do with it. 

    This capture is very significant because Mr. Barader coordinated all of the Taliban's military movements. So in other words if he is talking we have all of their military plans. Now personally I don't think that it is a coincidence that he was captured right at the start of the operation. Had he been taken earlier the Taliban would have had time to react and change their plans. Our military ring customers in Afghanistan took him at the most inconvenient time for the Taliban. Thank you for a job well done.

  309. bahrainIf you really take the time to look at the facts of this case it will be a tribute and a testament to our intelligence gathering capabilities in the Middle East. The story is that two terrorists were jailed in Bahrain for plotting terror attacks against US Navy ships and personnel in Bahrain, and weapons charges. Don't you think its kind of strange that a small cell of two men could be found and taken down right before they were to begin their attack. Our intelligence services must have had their phones tapped because they knew that they were waiting on orders from higher ups.

    Yes thats right. The two were ready and waiting on their attack orders when they were nabbed. One of the two was a customs officer. The NSA provided the information which led to their arrest and government prosecuters allege that the men were trained in Jordan. They don't make allegations without having some form of knowledge so I'm willing to believe that they know exactly what they are talking about. This was a good job by our government service ring customers in the NSA

    Check out this last little tidbit O military ring customers. When the residences of the would be attackers were searched numerous weapons, bomb building paraphernalia, maps, and photos of the target areas were found in their possesion. The terrorists claim that they were stockpiling weapons to help fight off an impending Iranian attack but that sounds like a crock to me. They were just caught by the superior intelligence gathering capabilities of our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers in Bahrain.  

  310. The USMC is using its Assault Breecher Vehicles to help clear mines and IEDs in afghanistan during the offensive on Marjah. The problem is that the Taliban has left as many mines, booby traps, and IEDs as they possibly could set up before retreating in anticipation of the upcoming offensive. The mines aren't doing much good because our marine corps ring customers have the answer to take them out.

    The Mine Breachers are the answer that our marine corps ring customers have for them. Each breecher weighs over 72 tons and carries 7,000 pounds of explosives which is in the form of a mine clearing rope.

    The breechers can clear mines one of two ways. they can use the large plow to clear a path through the minefield or they can fire an explosive rope. When the rope is fired it goes out about 150 meters and detonates on the ground to set off any mines close to it. The breecher makes quick work of the danger to allow our troops to pass through. If I were an enemy soldier I would certainly be disheartened by this quick way that our USMC ring troops can dispose of all of the hard work of emplacing minefields.

    The enemy minefields are totally ineffective against this new techonology.

  311. Operation Enduring Seperation has been an ongoing operation which effects every branch of the Armed Forces and touches every family member regardless of age, race, sex, religion, or ethnicity.

    Operation Enduring Seperation touches each and every one of my military ring customers, whether they are army ring customers, navy ring customers, air force ring customers, marine corps ring customers, coast guard ring customers, etc. It doesn't matter if they are Navy SEAL ring customers, Special Forces ring customers, Delta Force, Army Rangers, Force Recon or what have you.

    Highlight for Album: jizzmonkeyOperation Enduring Seperation speaks for the time when troops are seperated from their loved ones while discharging their sworn duties to their country. It speaks for the time that they have spent sleeping on the ground on top of ice and snow. It speaks for each and every wet and miserable experience that they have ever gone through while serving their country. It speaks for the times they have been caught in dust storms, rainstorms, blizzards, and heat waves. It speaks of rainy days, frosty nights, hot summers, and hard times.

    This operation speaks especially for the times that they have been seperated from their husbands, wives, and children for months at a time. It speaks of the father of that new born who is now a year old and doesn't even recognize him when he sees him. It speaks of the two or three months that you spend with that newborn before you are torn away by the next deployment. You hope that you live to get back home so that you will get to see that precious child again.

    It speaks for the mother who has just been moved to a place that she knows nothing about when her husband had to leave as soon as they got there. It speaks of her survival with several small children, a salary too small to even feed them, and a husband who is too far away to be of any help. It speaks further of the time that that husband finds that he will have to stay deployed for an extra six months, he only found out a few days before he was to return back home.

    We need the support of every American man, woman, and child for those who have to participate in operation enduring seperation. Support our troops. 

  312. chinaMy question to everyone is, Who's minding the store? Are we keeping an eye on the movements and manipulations of the Chinese government my honorable military ring customers? Does anyone have a clue of the diabolical undercover operations that the Chinese are conducting? WE NEED to keep an eye on China. Who was it that we assigned the task of watching China? Is he asleep on the job? Somebody needs to wake up.

    I have done many posts on the Chinese military buildup and what it entails. The Chinese are conducting a war against us the United States on all fronts. I was sitting in the clinic to have some more of my periodic physical done this morning when I saw on the news how the Chinese are buying up all of the US stock that they can get from us. Oil stocks, precious metals, and the like. Thats serious to me. Why are we letting the enemy creep in?

    Now my precious grasshopper, I hear you saying, "so what." Well the problem is this stocks denote ownership. When you buy stock in a company you own a percent of that company. So my question to you is why do they need so much stock? It most certainly gives them financial leverage over us. Leverage that they can exercise at the time of their choosing.

    Now let me add to this, the Chinese hold between 6 and 7 percent of the US debt. This is caused by a rising trade deficit. Now let me add one more little tidbit to the pot. The Chinese currently hold about 7 trillion in US currency. You may ask again my venerable little military ring customer, Who cares? The deal on that is this; the Chinese can decide to dump that currency into our economy at any time which would wreak absolute havoc on our economy. That many dollars suddenly dumped into the economy would cause currency prices to tumble and very likely send this country into a deep recession.

    So please don't have to make me say I told you so my custom military ring customer. Lets keep our eyes on the Chinese government.

  313. chinaMy question to everyone is, Who's minding the store? Are we keeping an eye on the movements and manipulations of the Chinese government my honorable military ring customers? Does anyone have a clue of the diabolical undercover operations that the Chinese are conducting? WE NEED to keep an eye on China.

    I have done many posts on the Chinese military buildup and what it entails. The Chinese are conducting a war against us the United States on all fronts. I was sitting in the clinic to have some more of my periodic physical done this morning when I saw on the news how the Chinese are buying up all of the US stock that they can get from us. Oil stocks, precious metals, and the like.

    Now my precious grasshopper, I hear you saying, "so what." Well the problem is this stocks denote ownership. When you buy stock in a company you own a percent of that company. So my question to you is why do they need so much stock?

    Now let me add to this, the Chinese hold between 6 and 7 percent of the US debt. This is caused by a rising trade deficit. Now let me add one more little tidbit to the pot. The Chinese currently hold about 7 trillion in US currency. You may ask again my venerable little military ring customer, Who cares? The deal on that is this; the Chinese can decide to dump that currency into our economy at any time which would wreak absolute havoc on our economy. That many dollars suddenly dumped into the economy would cause currency prices to tumble and very likely send this country into a deep recession.

    So please don't have to make me say I told you so my custom military ring customer. Lets keep our eyes on the Chinese government. This thing is really getting deep. If I have sense enough to see whats going on I'm sure that our State Department realizes this also.

  314. marinesMarines fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan are beginning to become frustrated by the tactics that the Taliban is using to fight the war. The Taliban knows that our marines are sometimes severely restricted by the rules of engagement which prevents them from shooting back at combatants in certain circumstances in order to save civilians. The Taliban at the same time is taking advantage of the restrictions placed on us to kill more Americans.

    The Taliban will force innocent women and children to stay close and act as human shields when they attack Americans. When our soldiers want to return fire they can't because of the risk of killing the innocents. The Taliban shows no respect for the lives of these innocent men, women, and children. I have to question how is it that our troops are being blamed for all of the deaths of innocent women and children.

    The Taliban fighters will also shoot at our soldiers from concealed positions and then drop their weapons and stand out in the open because they know that we can't shoot at civilians who are not carrying weapons. Many times our troops can't return fire even though they know that the person standing there was just shooting at them.

    I hope that our military and our military ring customers will soon find a way to overcome the actions of the enemy combatants. We are doing all that we can to win the hearts and minds of the civilian population who have got to realize that our military ring customers are not the criminals in these conflicts.

  315. I have never seen this docudrama, but from what I have read about it I feel that every soldier, marine, sailor, and airman should check it out as I will when I am able. I will be sure not to miss it when it is aired because I am sure that it will be informative and worthwhile.

    From what I have read this docudrama depicts life in the 92nd Buffalo Division during WWII. For those of you military ring customers who may not be familiar with the term "buffalo" it is a term which used to be applied to American soldiers of African descent.

    Inside Buffalo tells the story of an army which was vastly different from our Army of today. In the 1940's according to the account given by 92nd Division veteran Joseph Stephenson there was a quota set for the number of blacks that the Army would accept. He had to apply to every buffalo soldier unit that he could find in order to be admitted into the military. When ha was accepted he never went through basic training. I guess the army didn't feel that black soldiers were not important enough to waste training time on.

    Our military has come a long way since that time. Now we have a multicultural military. We have sold military rings to people of many different heritages, and races. I would always feel proud when we deployed to other countries and they were able to see that America is truly a meltingpot for all people.

  316. rings-photos-049.jpgThe USMC Independance ring is the best selling Marine Corps ring that we have. We sell this ring 8 to 2 more than the other styles. We have created many of these custom military rings for soldiers who have served in both the Marine Corps and other branches of service. You can mix designs if you are in this situation and you so desire. You can choose side panels for different branches of service and add the laser vue of your choice.

    Most of our customers who do this will use one side of their ring for Marine Corps designs and they will use the other side of the ring for the designs that pertain to the other branch of service that they were in. The overwhelming majority will choose the Eagle, Globe and Anchor as one of their sides or as the laser vue design. This design comes in both a large and a smaller version with the large one being the best seller.

    The face has an almost rectangular shape which is masculine and commands respect when people see it. This military ring comes with a lifetime warranty and the certified quality that Balfour military rings has offered for many years. In addition to all of that, we are more than happy to assist you when you begin to create your new custom military ring.

  317. rings-photos-011.jpgThe Army Freedom military ring can refer to any campaign that has ever been fought by our soldiers. The bottom line is freedom. Each and every time that ous troops have gone to war someone's freedom was at stake. If you are a WWII veteran you can purchase this ring as a WWII ring. If you served in the Vietnam war and are a Vietnam veteran you can design it to be a Vietnam Veterans ring. We can go back as far as you like when we design this custom military ring for you. You can go back as far as you like. We will find a way to accomodate your every choice.

    The Army Freedom ring has an oval face and there is more customization available for it than for any other military ring that you can design. The reason for this is that the Army is the largest branch of the armed forces so there are many more stories that can be told.

    We have created Army Freedom rings for customers who wanted Operation Desert Storm rings, Operation Iraqi Freedom rings, and Operation Enduring Freedom rings. In addition we have done them for Army Rangers for ranger rings and Special Forces as Special Forces rings. There is no limit to the things that we can do for you with this ring. You choose the ring and you let us know how you want to customize it.

  318. rings-photos-017.jpgWe are constantly seeking not to overlook our quiet professionals in anything that we do or in any of the custom work that we create for our custom military rings. There are many different types of Special Operations troops in our armed forces. There are many types of these soldiers that most of you have never even heard of. We strive to have a military ring for each and every spec ops troop that we have.

    These highly trained, skilled, and efficient soldiers don't advertise their craft so you have to kind of look really hard to find out their contributions. Believe me though if you look hard enough you will be surprised. These troops are so vital to our war effort now. I believe that they are carrying the brunt of the dirty work that is being done.

    Have you noticed how we are not hearing a whole lot about the war on terror these days? I'll tell you why; Because these soldiers have been doing their jobs efficiently and effectively. No news is good news. I sincerely believe that these troops have been the biggest reason that there have been no more terror attacks launched on US soil. These troops have so many stories that have not been told. Many of their stories will never be told. A special operations military ring would help to fill this void.

  319. rings-photos-004.jpgWe can never do or say enough about the various special operations troops who serve in our armed forces. We have written many articles about them and their contributions in the war on terror. Most of the posts that we have written about them are about medals that individual troops were awarded for their valor in combat.

    We have served many troops with special operations rings and hope to serve many more before all is said and done. We have done many US Army Ranger rings, Navy SEAL rings, and US Special Forces rings. I would love to be able to say one day that we have done custom military rings for each and every type of spec ops troop that is in the military. 

    We have used special operations troops in new and innovative ways during this war on terror. Our spec ops troops are making such a tremendous contribution to this war and seem to be carrying the heaviest load of all. We will never know the full story of the sacrifices that these brave men have made in the war on terror. One excellent use of a custom military ring is to tell a story. It can be a story of valor, a story of duty, or a story of service. Each individual has his or her own story to tell.

  320. rings-photos-026.jpgWe have posted articles in this blog about much of the new equipment that the US Marine Corps has been getting and utilizing in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition we were very exicited about the new amphibious vechicles that they are getting. We also wrote about the Osprey and its finally being fielded despite many trials.

    We have also written about tactics that the marine corps has had to develop and employ in the rugged terrain of Afghanistan and how they have modified some of their equipment to fit the mission. We have also covered much of the equipment and tactics that they have had to employ to help them defeat the use of IEDs.

    In addition we have created a whole new catalog to show the custom design work available for your USMC military ring. The technology base of the marine corps has expanded and we have expanded to keep up with the times. Our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have the best technology in the world available to them and are still the best individual soldiers in the world.

    You should read some of the past posts that we have done to see some of the cutting edge technology that our marine corps ring customers have to work with.

  321. rings-photos-019.jpgThe leap forward with Air Force technology has also caused a leap in custom military ring designs for the Air Force ring. We have included many posts of trends and equipment that the Air Force has and is developing. You will find many posts in this blog which introduces much of the new equipment to you.  

    This is an exciting era for the Air Force and we reflect it with our Air Force ring designs. The advent of several new fighters such as the F-35, and the F-22 Raptor, along with the shifting of the way that the Air Force is using drones in Afghanistan are certainly ocurrences whose story needs to be told.

    The Air Force has also recently changed some job descriptions and awards that it gives to Airmen. Keeping up with these changes by way of military ring designs is a tough challenge. We have recently created a whole new catalog for the Air Force military ring and the new designs that we have for it. You might wonder why this is so significant. It is significant because up until the creation of the new catalog the Air Force military ring only had a page or two in the same catalog as everything else.

    Our Air Force is on the cutting edge of history with the new technology that it is employing in Afghanistan. We are creating new custom Air Force ring designs and choices to keep pace with our ever changing Air Force.

  322. rings-photos-023.jpgThe Army has reorganized recently in order to meet the requirements of the war on terror. Units have been downsized to meet operational needs and units which need to operate together in combat have been put together permanently. This is good because when they train together all of the time they learn how to operate together. Its better to make training mistakes in training then in combat. This should also give the commander of that task force a better understanding of how the people who in previous years had been attached to him can help him.

    I know that when I was a Field Artillery Fire Support Officer I was attached to an Armored Task Force, as an Artilleryman I had to learn how the armor operates so that I could better support them. There was a learning curve involved because prior to that time we had never trained together. Once we each learned how the other operated we really did well. We were able to defeat the OPPFOR at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin California.

    The Independance ring is the most popular military ring that our US Army military ring customers purchase. It has an oblong shaped face and a masculine rugged style. It is suitable for everyday wear and you can even work in it like many of our customers do. About 90% of our male customers will ultimately purchase this style ring. Since these rings are balfour military rings they are guaranteed for life. Balfour upholds a strict standard of excellence as they have for many years. 

  323. rings-photos-017.jpgThe US Coast Guard has been the topic of many blog posts here over the years. We have told stories of many of the drug interdictions and criminal apprehensions that they have conducted. They have literally taken tons of drugs from our coastal waterways and the lives that they have saved over the years are too numerous to count.

    The job and functions of the US Coast Guard are necessary and vital to our countries security and the well being of the American people. Since the Coast Guard is not necessarily a combat military branch of service you don't see their work mentioned a whole lot. Their mission is just a little bit different but everyone knows just how vital it is to our national defense. If you follow this blog you should have read many of the stories that we have posted about many of their heroic deeds.

    There are a total of 69 different side panel designs available to you if you want to design a US Coast Guard ring. The Freedom Coast Guard ring is available as either a 10kt gold military ring, a 14kt gold military ring, and it also is available in sterling silver and celestrium.

    The Coast Guard Freedom Ring has a round face and is a popular desigh for both men and women.

  324. rings-photos-017.jpgWe want all of our Coast Guard ring customers to know that we have given you equal representation in the custom military ring world. We can serve you regardless of your rank and regardless of whether you serve on a ship or on shore. We can also address most of the occupational specialties which are unique to the Coast Guard.

    Although your missons are slightly different during peace time we feel that deserve a whole lot more recognition than what you normally get.

    We have done many posts in the past on some of the rescues and drug interdiction missions that you accomplish as a matter of routine. Much of the world never hears about the operations that you conduct but we try to post regular articles on much of what you do everyday.

    All of the other branches of service must train everyday, but we don't have real missions everyday like you do. If any of you Coast Guard ring customers know of a significant event that  we should write about please let us know and we will try our best to make it happen.

  325. rings-photos-037.jpgThere is so much that can be done for Special Operations rings that it is almost impossible for us to be able to do it all. I will admit that we can get into much more detail here than we do. The problem for us is that Spec Ops units are typically very small so it really puts a cap on what we can do to create Special Operations rings. There are also special operations soldiers in every branch of service that the public has never even heard of.

    We all have been accustomed to rings such as the Special Forces rings, Ranger rings, and Navy SEAL rings because these typically the special operations troops that you hear about. There are so many more spec ops rings wich can be created such as Air Force Pararescue rings, Pathfinder rings, Air Assault rings etc. We can do all of these but I would like to see a little more custom work for some of the units that almost no one knows about.

    Many times it is not cost effective to do so because it takes a lot of money to create the new designs necessary but we do as much as we can. So if you are a spec ops troop and don't see the custom military rings design that you would like hang in there because chances are you may get to see it soon.

  326. rings-photos-014.jpgThe Navy like every other branch of service has changed dramatically, both in demographics and type and amount of equipment that they posses. The biggest problem for us custom military ring folks is creating designs to keep up with all of the new technology that the Navy is getting. All of the branches of the armed services are getting a lot of new technology, but what the Navy gets is drastically different than what it has already. Some examples of this are the Littoral Combat Ships, and the Aegis weapon system. Times and tactics are also changing for the Navy. The large Aircraft Carrier will soon be a thing of the past.

    We have made some drastic changes in order to keep up but there are more required. We are excited about the new technology that our Navy is getting. We try to keep up with much of it in this blog. If you have followed us for any amount of time you should have read some of the various posts. If you continue to follow we will certainly stay on top of as many of the new developments as we can.

    We encourage you our custom Navy ring customers to keep us up to date on what you want to see us talk about. If you are proud of a certain piece of equipment, or if there is a topic that you feel we should address let us know. We can't promise that we will look at everything but we will certainly consider all fresh new ideas.

  327. rings-photos-006.jpgThe nature of our Army has changed and so we have attempted to change also. For example not very long ago the Army was all male. Now our soldiers come from every race, and every nationality of people. It is also comprised of a sizeable number of women of all races and nationalities. This is a very interesting phenonemon for me. The Army has adjusted well to the recent changes and so we have to also.

    The thing that surprised me a few years ago is that we now have ex Russian Army soldiers in our armed forces. I'm serious, we have even designed and sold them military rings. You may ask me why is this so strange? The thing about it is that for many years during the cold war era we considered the Russian people to be our arch enemies. Now Russians and Americans serve together in the Armed Forces. Ain't that a kick?

    In order to keep up with changing times we have added many new designs to our military ring portfolio. We have added several flage as well as the US flag. We have also added some sport and hobby side panel designs. This gives every customer an excellent mix of items to choose from so that they can create a more personal custom military ring.

  328. rings-photos-034.jpgI am posting many of the military ring ideas that I have gotten from customers over the years. Thats why we have been adding so many product posts lately. A smart businessman will listen to his customer base and draw from them. It's good to come up with bright ideas, but they are not so bright if they don't appeal to anyone but you.

    When I first got into retail sales I would get the products that I liked. Well I found out very quickly that doesn't work. Not many others like what I do. I would choose an item that I loved certain that it would do well only to be dissappointed that no one liked it like I did.

    Many wives have come to us in the past wanting to design a ring for military wives to show their affliation with the armed forces. We have used what we had to create custom military rings for them, and it has worked well. so because of the demand for the military wives ring a new product was born. It was not due to my genius at all but due to customer demand.

    We use any one of the custom military ring designs to create the military wives ring but the ladies freedom ring is the first choice. There are so many designs available to us that we can very easily create the custom military wives rings with what we have on hand.

  329. Now for you women who happen to serve in the US Navy we have updated your ring also. The rings-photos-033.jpgwoman's military ring formerly known as the Venus has been redesignated as the Ladies Freedon ring. We have also added new designs because there is an almost unlimited number of ways that you serve in the Navy. We try to have you covered on every side.

    If you look at the picture the custom woman's military ring is the smaller of the two shown. The ring next to it is the Men's Freedom Ring. Many of our women customers will purchase the men's ring because they want something just a little bit bigger. The bigger ring looks just fine on a woman's finger because normally a woman's fingers are smaller so the completed ring is also smaller.

    The biggest advantage of purchasing the larger ring is that it makes a bolder statement about you. People who see this military ring on your finger can also read the customization much easier. The difference in price is almost negligible so you don't have to come out of your pocket for much more money to get the men's custom military ring.

  330. rings-photos-049.jpgWe have over 96 different side panel designs available for the US Navy military rings that we offer you. In addition to this there are several hundred laser vue designs available. (I started counting but gave up at about 200). It just wasn't worth the time to tell you exactly because I don't think that you really care about an exact number. Lets just say a lot.

    There are 14 different stone colors available in 3 different style combinations and 7 different metal choices for any of the custom military rings that are available to you. We won't begin to talk about the number of phrases that you can place around the face of your stone. All that we can tell you is that we bet you will be pleased with the choices.

    The Navy Freedom military ring was formerly the Atlas military ring. The name was changed recently when we did some upgrading but the quality remains the same. Your custom military ring should give you joy for years to come.

  331. rings-photos-023.jpgWe have added new catalogs exclusively for our US Navy rings. If you thought that there was a lot of customization available to you then there certainly is now. We had all of our designs together in one catalog origionally but due to the addition of many new designs we had to increase the exposure of our custom Navy rings.

    The Independance ring differs from the Navy Freedom military ring in that it has an oblong or almost rectangular face. The same customization is available for this military ring as for the Freedom ring. The Independance is the bigger seller of these two designs among men. It is good for casual or for dress wear, Many of our customers choose to wear this ring everyday which is fine. Some of them will design it and use it as an heirloom. These customers will only wear their military ring on special occassions. Some choose to leave it to their family members so that the story of their military service will always be told.

    The Independance military ring comes with a lifetime warranty just like every other Balfour military ring that we sell. We won't sell you anything that we wouldn't use ourselves.

    We have the utmost confidence in these custom military rings.

  332. rings-photos-033.jpgThe US Air Force Independance ring is one of our more popular military ring designs. It doesn't matter what job that you had while in the Air Force or what your present job is right now. We have customization available for you.

    There is probably more variety needed for Air Force rings than all of the others because the Air Force is so diverse. We can meet every need from pararescue rings to pilots rings.  If you are not affiliated with the part of the Air Force which deals with flying either directly or indirectly we can meet your custom military ring needs also. If you were a security policeman or woman we have that design for you. If you were or are an ordinance person you can design an Air Force Ordinance ring.

    Those of you who have been following this blog have seen the hundreds of posts that we have created dealing with Air Force agencies, bombs, missiles, and other equipment.

    We have done posts on pararescue training  and pilot's training among many other Air Force occupational skills.

    You may also check out this blog for articles on the Air Forces newest fighters and just about every other thing imaginable to include more information on these custom military rings.

  333. rings-photos-046.jpgNow listen up marines. The Freedom military ring is one of the two styles that we offer for men. This custom military ring is chacterized by its oval shape which is the major difference between it and the Independance military ring.

    There is a choice of fourteen different stone colors available for this ring. In addition there are several hundred different laser vue designs which are pictures that you place inside of the stone. We have just about every event which concerns the Marine Corps available for you to use to create your custom military ring.

    Some of our customers don't want to place any design at all inside of their stone and many of them will get the faceted stone rather than the smooth stone for their military ring.

    The ring will look good regardless of which stone or laser vue design that you use. The bottom line is that we want you to feel like you had every possible resource available to you when you designed your custom military ring.

  334. rings-photos-044.jpgOver the years I have met many moms who were proud of their sons and daughters who were in the military. I have also met many moms who have lost their loved ones in the war on terror.

    In response to customer demands we have added rings for military moms to our product list. We didn't have to try to find any extra custom designs because we have so many on hand already. Many moms have purchased military rings from us and we have even had moms to customize and purchase custom military rings in honor of their loved ones who have given all that they have to this country.

    Military moms typically need a lot of help from us when they design their custom military rings because they are normally not very familiar with military terminology. Since we have extensive experience both in and serving the military we are well qualified to assist. Moms we are here to help you in any way possible when you choose to design your own custom military ring.

  335. rings-photos-042.jpgWomen who are Marines have a ring that gives them just as much custom work as the mens marine corps rings. You have two choices of styles depending on the look that you like. Many will purchase the Ladies Freedom ring, but some prefer the regular freedom ring which is for men. The beauty of purchasing the mens ring is that it still looks good on a womans finger. Most women who are considering purchasing the freedom ring will quickly make up their minds when they try on the display.

    We like to pride ourselves on the quality of these rings also. They are Balfour military rings so they come with that famous Balfour lifetime warranty. They are suitable for everyday wear. Many of our customers wear them everyday, even mechanics. If this is the way that you want to use your custom military ring that is fine. If you want to just keep the military ring as an heirloom you can do that also.

    In addition we are here to help you with your purchase. We will be more than happy to guide you through the ordering process and we will show you how to get the maximum free customization for your custom military ring.

  336. rings-photos-041.jpgThe Woman's Freedom Air Force ring used to be called the Women's Venus ring. The customer who wants to create this custom military ring has quite a few choices available to her. This woman's military ring will offer just as much as the men's military ring.

    First she can choose to create her military ring as a woman's celestrium Air Force ring. The biggest advantage of the celestrium military ring is that it is super durable. This ring can be worn everyday for years without even showing signs of wear and tear. I have some of these rings which I use as displays in my shop. I have been showing them to customers ever since I started selling military rings and they still look new. They don't show any signs of wear and tear. People handle them daily, drop them, step on them, and the biggest thing is that I have never cleaned them at all.

    This woman's military ring can be done as a 10kt or 14kt white or yellow gold military ring, or you can have this ring done in sterling silver as a silver select military ring. The sterling silver military ring is made of sterling silver with a platinum overlay. It is known as the silver select military ring.

  337. rings-photos-031.jpgIf you happen to be a woman who serves in the US Army we have some choices for you when you decide to create your own custom military ring. As a matter of fact we give you just as much as we give the men on their custom military rings.

    The Ladies Freedom military ring which was formerly known as the Venus military ring is the smaller of the two on the left. This military ring is available in all of our regular metal choices so you won't miss out  if this army ring is what you want.

    The bigger ring on the left is the men's Freedom military ring. Many of my female customers will purchase the men's military ring when they want a bolder look  they will choose it because the difference in price is negligible. We take pride in the fact that we can meet your custom military ring needs regardless of whatever they may be.

  338. The Ladies Freedom Military Ring is the ring that was designed with rings-photos-034.jpgthe Coast Guard woman in mind. This military ring is smaller which gives it a more lady like appeal. It comes in every metal choice that the men's military rings offer and you can put almost the same amount of customization on this ring.

    As you can see by the picture here you can choose the metal for your ring based on your own personal preference. We try to give you all that we possibly can for the design of your custom military ring.

    You can wear your military ring both in and out of uniform. It goes well with uniform dress ocassions and also during those times that you want to wear casual clothing.

    We will also tell you that we don't charge you anything extra for the customization that you choose for your custom military ring. There is almost no limit to what you can do.

    We pride ourselves on the amount of customization which is available to you for your custom military ring. If there is someone else who offers you more we don't know about them.

  339. rings-photos-017-small.jpgIn case you haven't noticed we have recently done some major new upgrading with our custom military ring designs. The Atlas and Apollo Coast Guard military rings have been redesignated as the Freedom and the Independance  Coast Guard military rings. These are a few of many changes which were necessary in order for us to give you better service.

    The metals which we used in these military ring styles were also changed. In one instance and we have added a sterling silver military ring which we call the silver select military ring. This ring is composed of sterling silver with a platinum overlay. The silver select military ring has been doing very well with our customer base and we expect it to continue to do well.

    We also want to remind you of all of the additional customization that comes with your custom military ring free of charge. We have added a lot of new customization. We tried to throw in everything but the kitchen sink. We wanted to give you all that we possibly could. Sometimes it may seem like too many choices but we want you to have every possible option that we can give. When you begin to design your custom military ring it should tell whatever story that you need it to tell. 

  340. The Men's Air Force ring which was formerly known as the Atlas military ring has been redesignated as the Air Force Freedom military ring. This ring still comes with the same amount of customization and all of the custom work that you get is still free.

    You can get every possible combination of custom work that was available to you for your military ring before and you may still get every metal choice that was available to you when you choose to purchase the Men's Air Force Freedom military ring.

    Remember also that these are balfour military rings so they come with the balfour lifetime guarantee. Balfour backs up its good name on every custom military ring that they sell. They would have never been in business as long as they have if they didn't. 

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  341. Now for you women who happen to serve in the US Navy we have updated your ring also. The rings-photos-033.jpgwoman's military ring formerly known as the Venus has been redesignated as the Ladies Freedon ring.

    If you look at the picture it is the smaller of the two shown. The ring next to it is the Men's Freedom Ring. Many of our women customers will purchase the men's freedom ring because they want something just a little bit bigger. The bigger ring looks just fine on a woman's finger because normally a woman's fingers are smaller so the completed ring is also smaller. This may be hard for you to envision but it is true.

    The biggest advantage of purchasing the larger (men's military ring) is that it makes a bolder statement about you. People who see this military ring on your finger can also read the customization much easier.

    The custom military ring that you purchase depends on your own personal preferences. If you like the dainty look of the women's freedom military ring thats just fine. If you want something with a bolder look the men's freedom ring can be made to accomodate you also.

  342. military-ring-pics-010.jpgThe rank of specialist is an army rank and is the rank between the private and the sergeant.

    The specialist has been around for a few years so he or she is able to perform his or her job duties with very little supervision. The speciaist is in the transition point of his or her career. The next step is the rank of sergeant which is supervisory. In the army those who hold this rank are called Spec 4. This rank is the fourth and last step before the rank of sergeant. The Spec 4 serves as the primary instructor to the private because he or she works alongside of the private and has the experience to lead. 

    The Spec 4 is often left to supervise privates to prepare himself or herself for promotion to the supervisory role of sergeant. The equivalent rank in the marine corps is corporal. Corporal is also used in the army but you don't see many of them any more. Normally a Specialist serves in the same capacity. Sometimes a specialist may be laterally promoted to designate him or her as the de facto leader or the group but this is rare also. Many of our custom military ring customers are specialists. As a matter of fact more so than with any other rank of the customers that we serve. We have some custom ring designs which are peculiar to the specialist who may be in the process of designing a custom military ring.

  343. rings-photos-020.jpgWe have shortchanged our transportation corps ring customers because we don't mention them by name a whole lot but we don't want you to feel left out. We have just as much customization available to you as any other branch of the military to help you create your custom military ring. You can even choose the transportation colors for your color shield.

    The transportation corps is just as vital to our military as any other branch of service. Without your combat service support we would not be able to provide our combat troops the tools that they need to gain victory. I remember how hard these soldiers worked at the prots during operation desert storm. I'm sure that they worked just as hard during other military operations but this is the one that I witnessed. They worked 234 hours per day when the decision was made to send in other units to beef our forces up before the attack. They really humped.

    If I remember correctly the first prisoners during Operation Iraqi freedom were transportation corps soldiers. The modern battlefield has changed so much that the transportation ring customer has to be just as ready to face the enemy as the infantry soldier. We salute each and every custom military ring customer who is in the transportation corps whether it be with the army, marine corps, or whoever.  

  344. rings-photos-024.jpgWe always talk about the military aspect of our government service ring business here but the truth is that we also have custom design work available for many civilian government agencies. You can design your custom government service ring to commemorate each and every aspect of your time in service whether it was with the military or the federal government as a civilian.

    There are many government agencies which support the military and many which don't. We have you covered no matter which agency you served with so that you too can tell the story of your service to your country.

    We pride ourselves on the number of designs available to you which create an almost innumerable number of combinations that you can put together. We tried to throw everything that we had for you on this website. Sometimes it looks like a little much but we would rather you have every possible bit of custom work available to you to design your ring.

    We strive to be versatile just like our military and the customers that we represent. 

  345. rings-photos-005.jpgMost of the military ring customers that we have choose celestrium as their metal for very good reason. First of all if you are a younger soldier like the gentleman and his family pictured here you may be on a tight budget. If this is so you can design a celestrium military ring because it looks almost exactly like the gold ring. I know how to tell the difference because I have dealt with all of the metals for quite a while but most people can't. This ring will serve you well because it is guaranteed for life. Many of my celestrium ring customers will wear them everyday.

    Jewelers love this metal because it is so easy to mold and work with, yet it is exceptionally strong. It is good to purchase early in your military career because you may want to design a gold military ring later on. Most of my older customers who are about to make their last military ring purchase will want either the 10 or 143kt gold military ring.

    They may not want to use it to wear all of the time as they normally want to use it for a keepsake to help to remember the times that they had in the military.

  346. military-ring-pics-007.jpgRetirement is a very special time for the person who has made the military a career and this special time should be commemorated with a special piece of military jewelry. Many of the military ring customers that I get are retirees who want to design a custom military retirement ring.

    It normally takes them a while to figure out exactly what they want since they have done so much during their time in service. The person in the picture above is one such customer. You can see the joy on his face. He is joyful to be retiring and glad to have his new ring. He has served 20 plus years in the US Army and he has a real reason to be happy. It kind of makes you smile too when you look at him.

    There are so many ways that you can design your military ring that I like to listen to the customer tell the parts of the story that he or she wants to tell. Then I like to figure out a way to piece all of it together onto a custom military ring. Normally the customer is happy with what I tell him or her. Sometimes they want to do it a little bit differently, but the bottom line is that they are satisfied when they leave.

    Most  of the customers that you see in these pictuers are army ring customers because we were located on an army base. We can design marine corps rings, air force rings, and navy rings also. We have got you covered whichever way you go. 

  347. haitiTempers seem to be flaring a little bit in Haiti with some agencies complaining about the way that some things are being done but that is normal. Relief workers are stressed by the situation which looks hopeless, they have seen a lot of carnage, and things still need to be sorted out. They are under a tremendous amount of stress and they are desperately trying to help. You have to give them a hand for what they are enduring to help the population of that country.

    There is an estimated 200,000 dead, 250,000 wounded, and 1.5 million who have been left homeless. Many victims were left for days without food, water, shelter, and medical aid while rescue efforts had to be geared up. Rescue workers are still pulling wounded victims out of the rubble and there is no doubt that many have died slow deaths in the rubble and debris before they could be rescued.

    The World Food Program has been feeding between 60 to 100,00 people per day which is pretty remarkable, but there are many out there who still aren't able to get food. as a result violence is beginning to escalate as many Haitians search for food or whatever else that they can get. The rescue efforts and aid that our military ring customers have rendered has been remarkable but we have a long way to go yet. 

  348. farmersOnce again let me tell you that our soldiers do a whole lot more than kill people and blow stuff up. This post is to tell you a little about some of the other things that our troops are capable of.

    Members of the 1-19th Agribusiness Development Team are teaching Afghan Farmers how to grow something other than poppies. They will have a tough job ahead of them because the farmers will have to be convinced that we will help them to increase their crop yield. They are also making good money from poppies so some convincing is in order.

    The countries agriculture has been ravished by years of war. the poor farmers had to do whatever they could to survive so they grow and harvest poppies for the opium trade. Since it has been a lucrative business for them it will be hard to get them to change. Hopefully good crop yields will convince them to do it the way that we want them to.

    I was talking to a reformed drug dealer just yesterday who was telling me about the money that he made by dealing drugs. He would work from 9 until 12 each day. After that he wouldn't sell anymore but he still made mad money. You can see how it would be hard to convince someone making good money to give it up unless you can show them something better.

    Each team member uses a soil sampling kit to check the composition of the soil so that we will know the additional steps to take to increase crop yield. Farmers are being shown how to increase yield. Once they see that our methods work better hopefully they will not be hesitant to use them. Most of the farmers only own small plots of land so they consume most if not all of what they produce. This is another story that our custom military rings can be used to tell. It is a unique story for our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers but it is a good one.

  349. haitiOur military ring customers helping out in Haiti are standing strong and working to bring some organization to the chaos. The Coast Guard Cutter Oak will be there soom and will deliver heavy machinery to help get the port back up and running. We have also got the airport operational by prioritizing the delivery of equipment. There are also about 30 helicopters in use which are ferrying supplies across the country.

    Our troops are working hand in hand with United Nations troops and Haitian police forces with 1,000 troops working on land, 3,000 aboard ship, and another 12,000 expected in next week. The biggest challange that they face at this time is establishing some kind of order in that situation. To do so priorities had to be set up. Once the top priorities are met then secondary priorities can be addressed.

    Contrary to popular belief our troops can do more than blow up stuff and kill people although they do uhose things extremely well. The world should take note of our custom military ring customers and recognize them for the good that they are capable of.

  350. excaliburThis new round is a baaaaaad mama jamma...it will be introduced in 2010 we hope and it is light years ahead of anything that I ever saw in all of my years as an Army Field Artilleryman. It is da BOMB!!!.

    The M982 is classified as an 155mm extended range, guided artillery shell. Which means that it is fired from a 155mm howitzer. Extended range means that it flies farther than the conventional artillery round. MUCH FARTHER!! 

    this round has a maximum range of 40 to 72 kilometers which is twice as far as anything that I ever used during my time in the Army. If my memory serves me right the rocket assisted projectile which we had before I left had an unclassified range of about 3,000 meters which was a big deal to us. But get this, It has a CEP of 10 meters. Now grasshopper I see that glaze in your eyes as you form the question in your head; So what? You say. Who gives a flip?

    Well let the military ring man explain it to you this way. A CEP of 10 meters means that it doesn't land any more than 5 meters away from what you are shooting at. Even from its maximum range. Now does that make your skin tingle or what? That translates into a one round one shot kill on whatever you are shooting at that day. Pretty impressive huh?

    This round uses glide fins to help it get distance and GPS to guide it to its target. Thats some high tech stuff. The M982 will have three different warheads. The first is a hardened shell to penetrate hard targets. The next is a warhead which can contain 64 DPICM bomblets or 2 SADARM munitions. The third warhead will contain smart munitions which will be used in urban warfare. This will elevate the skills of our Artillery military ring customers into the stratosphere.

  351. sadarmThe SADARM is an anti armor round which is fired from artillery This artillery round senses and destroys tanks on the ground. It has been tested successfully and is being produced in small numbers. It has not been fully fielded for whatever reason but when it is it will certainly be a force multiplier.

    I remember the concept when I was in the military but I wasn't aware that it had actually been produced before I got out. The timed fuze will cause the round to open at about 1,000 meters above the target and eject two antitank submunitions. When they eject they spin slowly under their ram-air parachutes. while they are spinning radar and infrared sensors look for armored targets on the ground. Now guess what grasshopper. When the sensors find a target they fire a penetrator charge into the top of the tank which is the thinnest part of the armor to destroy it. If it misses and hits the ground instead it will self destruct.

    This weapon will certainly be a force multiplier to our custom military ring customers who might have to go head to head with that enemy armor. It is better for someone else  to kill the ememy tank before you have to.

  352. M777 Light Towed Howitzer 1.jpgThis new howitzer is being fielded to replace the M198 towed howitzer which is used in the United States by the Army and the Marine Corps. The biggest new feature that it offers is its ultra light weight which is due to the extensive use of titanium in its design. 

    There are several distinct advantages of this howitzer over the M198. The first is its light weight which is rather obvious. It is easier to transport since it is a towed howitzer and easier to airlift. It can be air lifted by lighter aircraft than usual which gives more flexibility of use. You can also move more of them faster because since they are lighter it takes more of these howitzers to reach the maximum capacities of the vehicles or aircraft which will transport them. This howitzer is also smaller than the M198 which it replaces which means that more can be stored in the same amount of space. It also reduces the number of crewmen needed to operate it from 9 to 5.

    This howitzer can also be put into operation much faster than the M198 which it replaces and can be used to fire the GPS guided Excalibur field artillery round. This is a very good weapon for our light forces. It can get into lightweight places and still pack a heavyweight punch. I can certainly see where it will benefit our combat arms military ring customers.

  353. air assaultThere are many times when we need to use an air mobile or airborne force to accomplish a certain mission rather than conventional ground troops. Conventional troops are normally mechanized which means that they have heavy vehicles that they ride on which carry a lot of heavy firepower. They may be restricted in some types of terrain and sometimes there are areas that they just can't get into I.e. mountains.

    Some situations when air landing may be necessary are when we need to seize or destroy important buildings or terrain for tactical purposes, cut off supply and communication lines in the rear area of the enemy, to clear or seize airfields or landing zones, to take certain areas that conventional forces may not be able to get to, and to thwart enemy attack or counterattack plans.

    These operations are well known to our air assault ring, and paratrooper ring customers, but some of our other military ring customers may not be as familiar with them hence the reason for this post.

    Air landed troops will not be left alone for long because they are by necessity placed in a vulernable situation. They have to be pulled out or relieved by conventional forces at some point in time because these custom military ring troops are light forces and can only carry a limited amount of equipment. They literally fight with what they can carry on their backs. 

  354. f-35Most of you military ring customers have already heard of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. For those of you who hadn't let the military ring man drop a little knowledge on you today. To be perfectly honest with you I didn't know much about either the F-22 or thr F-35 until recently.
    The F-35 is a stealthy, multirole, fighter which can be used for providing close air support, or aerial defense, and can be used as a bomber. This airplane was designed to replace the A-10 Warthog, the F-16, and the F/A-18. Since it is a joint aircraft it will be used by the US and many of our allies. Now here is where the military part of me kicks in. I say lets not share this magnificent technology with anyone, but I guess that thats the way that things had to be done. So be it. You can see why this aircraft will only save money in the future because it replaces so many other aircraft that we have.
    The F-35 is second only to the F-22 Raptor in ability. We kept the Raptor for ourselves so 1 out of 2 ain't bad. But just think about how much of a tsctical advantage that we would have with both of these aircraft exclusively in our inventory.
    There will be 3 different models of this airplane once it is produced. The first will be more of a conventional take off and landing aircraft (CTOL). The next model will be a model designed to take off and land on short runways such as you would find in areas close to the front lines (STOVL), and the last will be designed to take off from and land on aircraft carriers (CATOBAR). No matter where these aircraft are deployed they will give our armed forces ring customers a tremendous technological and tactical advantage on the modern battlefield.
  355. Pakistani police officers with detained American Muslims leave a police station to send them into prison in Sargodha, Pakistan.This post goes back to the case of the 5 Americans arrested in Pakistan for suspected terrorist intentions in that country. The Pakistanis insist that they have enough information to put these prisoners away for life and if so I hope that they do.

    What really scares me is that all of these are AMERICAN citizens from the DC area. One of the suspects father (Khalid Farouq) has been released because of lack of evidence but I guess he knew how to keep his hands clean.

    They claim that they wanted to go to Afghanistan to help their Muslim brothers fight against the US forces there and that they have no connection with al-Qaeda. The biggest unanswered question to me is this. Why did they have a map in their possession of an area in Pakistan which was so close to one of its nuclear facilities if they didn't mean to do anything? I know that I am not the fastest bird in the flock so will one of you custom military ring people explain that one to me? 

  356. dogThe military is making good use of K-9's during Operation Enduring Freedom. They have made many contributions to the effort and have probably saved many lives due to their explosive detection capabilities. They can also be used for patrols, drug detection, and as guard dogs.

    the K-9's have been used in some instances to sniff out explosives in buildings before our troops went in, and in many instances have prevented problems. They have also been credited with finding several bomb making factories.

    The K-9 and its handler will serve 12 month tours of duty in Operation Enduring Freedom after several months of training and an unspecified get acquainted period. The use of K-9's has been cited as a force multiplier for our military ring customers who are serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.

  357. Yemeni Cleric Warns of US OccupationSheik Abdul-Majid al-Zindani is warning Yemeni citizens to beware of a US occupation if American troops are allowed in the country. I think that this is a very clever lie to put pressure on the Yemeni government to not allow a US prescence in that country. That is fine since the US currently has no plans to send troops anyway. We have more than enough on our plate with all of the other drama that we have going on in this war on terror.

    The crafty thing about this announcement is that it sets Yemen up to become a safe haven for al-Qaeda and the Taliban. If the government there is not strong enough to hold its own against these terrorists and the US can't enter...well you can figure the rest.

    The Yemeni government sort of has ties with al-Qaeda so it is in a touchy situation. Part of the reason for its actions against terrorists is recent attacks in that country.

    Our best bet is to shore up that government as much as possible. This works in our interest and theirs. The point that I want you to ponder o custom military ring customers of mine is this; will the Yemeni population buy into this propaganda?  

  358. Afghanistan CrossroadsHere is a little update for all of you custom military ring customers who don't know about it yet. It seems that the suicide bomber who killed 7 US CIA agents recently was a double agent. He was able to really play the CIA on this one. I bet it won't happen again though.

    Humam Khalil Abu al-Balawi had convinced the CIA that he would help them to track down Ayman al- Zawahri who is reported to be Osama bin Ladens right hand soldier. This explains why he was able to get into the CIA compound without being searched. Obviously he had worked with his handler long enough to gain a degree of confidence which he exploited in order to make his suicide attack.

    He blew himself and the CIA operators up while he was being debriefed. Now at this point my precious military ring customers my superior intelligence kicks in and tells me that he had offered information before which was credible to the CIA to get his foot in the door so to speak.

    Mr al Balawi had produced a video on or about Dec 20th where he tells that he would get revenge for the killing of an al-Qaeda operative. Its a small victory for the terrorists in this war but our custom military ring customers who are serving will have the final say in victory.

  359. Surface Navy Eyes Hybrid WarNow I know that I am probably going to get roasted by many of you custom navy ring customers for this but I want to add my 2 cents here. No I was never in the US Navy, I was in the Army. I just want to voice my opinion on the major question of this conference.

    The question will be should the Navy add more Littoral Combat Ships to its arsenal or should it add a number of multipurpose fast attack craft?

    My answer is this; keep the LCS because it gives us such a technology advantage that I don't see how we can afford not to utilize it fully. We do need a number of multipurpose fast attack craft, but I don't think that we need very many. My reasoning is that the only reason the navy will need the fast attack craft is to combat piracy. We don't need a large fleet for that. The rest of the world community needs to help with this problem since it is not exclusively a US problem. We need to look to the future use of the LCS since each LCS is also a multipurpose craft. The LCS can also perform many of those missions that we would use the smaller craft for. It is also a multiuse vessel. Personally I feel that it can be used to take on a large portion of this workload. What do the rest of you Navy ring customers think? 

  360. AIM-54 6 Pack.jpgA beyond visual range missile is normally a missile which has a range of 20 nautical miles or more which is also guided to its target by some means of homing system which may be active or passive or a combination of both.

    The beyond visual range missile is normally an air to air missile but not necessarily so. Some of these missiles may have to by guided by an operator for part of its flight but will eventually find the target and fly to intercept it. These missiles are a testament to the wonders of modern technology and why it is always evolving to adapt to improvements and changes.

    The advent of this weapon caused new technology to be developed to defeat it, which in turn causes newer technology to overcome and so on and so on. Military training for our custom military ring customers has to adapt and change also in order to fully integrate these new weapons into our armed forces.

  361. Operation Nimble Archer DN-SC-88-01042.jpgYou probably don't remember it because I never heard of it before today. I was in the military at that time also. Just because I sell custom military rings doesn't mean that I know everything.

    Anyway this operation took place in October 1987 and was a retailatory strike against Iran after it attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker. The tanker was empty at the time but 18 of its crewmen were injured in the attack. The US retaliated by destroying two Iranian oil platforms which it said were serving as radar and command and control platforms for Iranian operations. One of the platforms was destroyed by Naval gunfire and the other was boarded and searched by Special Operations troops who used explosives to destroy it. This is just one of the many operations that our special operations ring customers perform almost as a matter of routine that we never hear about.

    Once again and I have said this many times before, we owe these operators a debt of gratitude for the work that they have done for us in the war on terror and in whatever other operations that they conduct on a routine basis. Our special forces military ring customers are certainly due for gratitude.

  362. httpYou probably have heard of the silkworm missile which was very heavily utilized by the Iraqi's and Iranians in their was during the 1980's. It was really popularized by the press because it was the thing to report about at that time.

    This missile was developed by the Chinese and has several variations. We will talk about the SY1 and SY2 in the intrest of time today. There are some minor differences in the two but the main thing is that the SY2 used solid fuel for propulsion. The reason for the switch was that the SY1 was unreliable and the liquid fuel would cause problems. The liquid fuel version of the missile had a longer range but the solid fueled motor was a better tradeoff.

    The maximum range of the SY2 is 130 kilometers. It is 6 meters long and weighs in at slightly less than the SY1 at 1,720 kilograms. The silkworm is no joke and is well respected by our Navy ring customers because of its capabilities to inflict damage. The maximum range of the SY1 was 150 kilometers.

  363. Afghan Intelligence Officer KilledSometimes its good to talk to people who are close to ground zero when something happens who can tell you the real deal. We hear accounts which come from dirrerent places and they do the best that they can but the more a story is told the more it changes. Unless of course you use a military ring to tell it but thats another story altogether.

    I met and conversed with a military ring customer today who I'll call Dave. Dave has been working as a personal security guard in Afghanistan for several years so he has a pretty good idea of what is actually happening in that country. I took advantage of the opportunity to ask him some questions about several of the topics that I have blogged about recently to get the thoughts of someone who knows whats going on. Two of the topics that I asked about were the blackwater incident and the use of drones in Afghanistan.

    When I asked about the Blackwater he gave me his thoughts on it. One thing that he mentioned is that insurgents will take pot shots at you when you are in their area. One tactic is to shoot at you and when you put that shooter down another will come and pick up the weapon to use against you. The Taliban will frequently use innocents as cover so sometimes innocents will get hurt. Any weapons left at the scene of a shooting will be picked up and carted away because they are worth so much money. Dave also told me that there was a lot of expended 7.62mm ammunition found at the site of the Blackwater incident. For those of you civilians who don't know 7.62mm is the bullet that the AK-47 uses. My custom military ring customers will know this already.  

  364. xxxAccording to the wife of the Jordanian suicide bomber who killed the 7 CIA employees on Dec 30 in his suicide attack he was angry with the United States for the treatment of the prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. What a way to express anger. Its funny what offends people. We never see the things that we do but we can always see what others do. 

    I was angry too when those suicide bombers hijacked airliners and killed thousands of innocent people on 9 11 but it didn't provoke me to bomb anybody else. As a matter of fact I was absolutely and completely upset as I'm sure were millions of other people. In his mind his logic must have been noble, but it was absolutely wacked out if you ask me. What do the rest of you custom military ring customers have to say about it?

    Dafne Bayrak, the widow of Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi who was the suicide bomber feels that the war against the United States must go on. She is just as whacked out as her late husband. When I first thought about writing this post I was going to talk about how negative propaganda can affect US relations, but when I really looked at it I changed my mind. If some call Abu Ghraib a provocation for this attack I call it an excuse. People do absolutely what they want to. I say if you are going to do a deed just do it. Don't make up a reason. 

  365. f-22The number of the newest and best aircraft that we had planned on having may be cut due to price constraints. The problem is that it costs about 350 million dollars to build an F-22 Raptor and about 200 million to build an F-35. These aircraft would be the cream of the crop of the entire world for many years to come, but the question is are they really needed? Of course I say yes. Any real military man or woman would say the same thing. They are so advanced that nothing else even comes close which introduces the arguement that they are not needed. I say any new and good technology is needed. Lets get light years ahead of the competition. They would catch up if they could and if they do they won't hesitate to use their advantages to do us in.

    I say that we should bring it on. I am from the school which says that you should use everything that you have to your advantage. It would be great for us to have so much of a tactical advantage that it would be almost illegal for us to fight.

    If future warfare stays the way that our warfare is now yes the advantages would be lopsided. To that the military ring man says oh well.

    One thing that we need to keep in mind though is the Chinese development of new technology. The Chinese are bent on becoming the worlds next superpower so we need to keep an eye on them. You who are Air Force ring customers know. We would need those aircraft in any conflict with them.

  366.  The Sidewinder air to air missile will have its capabilities expanded. As a matter of fact it has already been done. This missile's software will be expanded to allow it to hit swiftly moving ground targets. This has been accomplished so it is a matter of whether the Marine Corps wants to go ahead with using it. We are used to seeing the movie shots of this missile being fired from one airplane into another, but now is time for us to expand our concept of use. 

    The side winder can also be fired from aircraft at moving ships. this has also been accomplished. It has also successfully hit rapidly moving targets on the ground which were attempting to evade at the same time.

    In other applications it has been fired from the ground and from submarines at aerial targets with success. The best thing is that the cost of modifying this missile is low so the modifications can be done with relative ease. This is really good news for all of you Marine Corps ring, and  Navy ring customers because it gives you so many more capabilities for the use of this weapon. It is definitely good news for all of you military ring customers because it will make you bwtter able to accomplish different missions.

  367. fog of warAll of you custom military ring customers have heard the term "The Fog of war" used before. It is used to describe the way that confusion often rules in combat and the total confusion about events, circumstances, and people that you encounter. People will get your simplest orders confused in war and in training because they start trying to think rather than just doing what you want them to. I have made many a good plan only to see people interject themselves into it and jack it up. We may not understand a plan or an order sometimes but we don't know what the planner knows when he makes the plan. Sometimes he will get it wrong but more often than not he is right. To be honest I have jacked things up too. On more than one occassion.

    You have to react to fluid and rapidly changing situations and I tell you now, nothing is ever as it seems. You can plan, and plan, and plan, and nothing will go according to plan. Normal decisions will be wrong because people do the opposite of what they are supposed to, equipment breaks down, radios stop working, and you have to read your map, monitor 4 radios, don your protective mask, and dodge bullets at the same time. Meanwhile your boss is on the other radio cussing you out because he is trying to get hold of you and can't hear you trying to answer him. All of you military ring customers know exactly what I am talking about. Even if you haven't been to war because its the same during training exercises. The only way to beat this is through repetition and training. Troops have to know their jobs so well that they can do it in their sleep. So when fatigue, fear, cold, hunger, and anxiety all kick in at the same time he will still be able to do his job effectively.

  368. Korea DMZ sentry.jpgThe DMZ in Korea divides North and South Korea. It roughly cuts the country in half and runs along the 38th parallel across the entire length of the country. The actual dividing line of the two countries is called the MDL. The MDL was the actual front line when the Korean War armistice was signed. Each side had to withdraw 2000 meters to form a buffer zone. That buffer zone is known as the DMZ. The DMZ is about 2and1/2 miles wide. Units are permitted to patrol their areas but not to cross the MDL.

    Over the years there have been many incidents where North korean forces have crossed the MDL and firefights have occurred. Mnay of these incidents have been documented but the North and South Koreans skirmish more than we know. It is their country and they are deathly serious about it

    I have seen the DMZ and it is very heavily fortified with tank traps, obstacles, and concertina wire. It is overwatched by all kinds of weapon systems. I could see no way possible that it could be penetrated by an attacking enemy. It may be possible but take it from me the custom military ring man. If the enemy attacks with the intention of penetrating into the south he will pay a very heavy toll because of the massive amount of obstacles and fortifications located there. I'm sure that the North Korean army has fortified their side just as much.

  369. booThis battle was the largest amphibibous campaign in the Pacific during WWII and was also the bloodiest. This battle took place close to mainland Japan so the fighting was especially fierce. I believe as do many others this battle was the catalyst for the decision to use the nuclear bomb to attack Japan rather than conventional forces. The losses during this battle were well over 350,000 which were more than Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. President Truman knew after this battle that if he attacked ths Japanese mainland the results would be devastating. We could never sustain a prolonged battle on the Japanese mainland.

    The battle lasted 82 days and was also called Typhoon of Steel because of the large amount of ordinance and manpower used and because of the ferocity of the battle. There were many civilian casualties in this battle because Okinawa had a large civilian population. Many of the civilian deaths were from mass suicides. The Japanese soldiers told them that if they were captured they would be tortured by the American troops.

    During the battle there were over 1,900 kamikaze attacks by the Japanese and ninety percent of the structures on the Island were destroyed. Virtually all of the foilage of the Island was destroyed during this conflict.

    This battle was beneficial to the US because it gave us a staging area for other operations near Japan. We maintain a garrison on Okinawa to this present day. 

  370. yemenThe Yemeni government has vowed to fight terrorism within its borders. It has been getting a huge dose of encouragement from the United States and a large infusion of money but you have to do what you have to do. Obviously we are getting some movement out of our middle east allies. We need all of the help that we can get in our efforts against terrorists. Getting our middle eastern allies involved could be the difference between winning and losing.

    Last week the Yemenis conducted several operations against al-Qaeda which seem to have been a resounding success. The attacks targeted al-Qaeda hideouts and targeted a number of al-Qaeda leaders who were believed to be having a pow wow. Several suspected high ranking al-Qaeda operators were believed killed in the attacks.

    The first attack killed about 30 terrorists, and another 25 suspected al-Qaeda operators were captured in another operation.

    The Yemenis were responding to US intelligence reports of the terrorists in the area and had to go on the offensive when they learned of several suspected suicide attacks which al-Qaeda was planning to conduct.

  371. Al-QaedaAlthough US officials won't confirm this the family of Haji Omar Khan say that he has been killed in a US air strike on new years eve. He was obviously targeted along with other al-Qaeda operators in the strike which killed about 20 people. He was killed in the Mir Ali region of north Waziristan province in Afghanistan.

    Mr Khan was guilty of murdering many other tribal leaders in the area who were opposed to taliban rule. He justified his actions by calling them American sympathizers.

    Although officials aren't specifying the type of attack which was successful in killing Mr. Khan I believe that it was nothing other than a drone firing a Hellfire missile which took him out. Things really seem to be shaping up for our forces in Afghanistan. Now is not the time to lag in giving them our undying support.

    There has not been much said about it but I believe that one day we will find that drones firing missiles made a serious impact on this war. I don't think that the State Department wants to release much info now but mark my words. I don't have any proof but I just have that feeling about the use of drones.

  372. Field of opium.jpgOur military in Afghanistan has stopped destroying poppy fields because destroying them caused more problems than it solved. The matter of whether to destroy the poppies or to leave them alone is very complicated with the cons of destroying them seemingly outweighed by the pros of leaving them alone.

    The poppies are a way of life for many of the farmers of that area. Even though we gave them wheat seeds to replace the poppies the poppies won out for various reasons. The major one being financial. This is a dilema for our Operation Enduring Freedom Ring  customers currently serving in Afghanistan.

    We can't win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people of that region if we continue to destroy their livelihood but at the same time we can't condone the drug trade either. The Afghan farmer doesn't know anything about the drug trade in the United States and I'm sure that he doesn't care. All he sees when we burn his poppy fields is us taking the food off of his table. We need his cooperation if we are to get the job done there and exit the country so this kind of puts us on the spot. So what do you do? 

  373. 5 americans This is just a little bit disturbing for me to talk about but Pakistan has captured five American men who it is certain were about to conduct some sort of terrorist operation in that country. the men were from the D.C. area and were believed to have been in touch with the Taliban there.  They were captured with incrimminating evidence on them which was a map to some sensitive areas in that country.

    The question that the custom military ring man has for you grasshopper is this; How many more Americans are overseas undergoing terrorist training? How many of those intend to hit targets here at home. It seems that it is only a matter of time before someone does. Frankly the military ring man is a little bit surprised that our government has been able to keep the American population safe this far.

    I know that there have been Somali americans who have left this country and trained in terrorists camps. The disturbing thing is that these men could have entered this country at will. They were American citizens. This is getting pretty scary.

    We really need to support our government and our fellow countrymen at this particular time in history. Don't be lulled into thinking that nothing can happen. We are kind of spoiled because our government has been able to protect us so far. My question to you is how do we keep terror within our borders under control? Should we give up more of our civil rights for the prospect of safety.

  374. gerominoThis post applies to most of the people who follow this blog whether you are an active warrior or whether you have retired from active warfare. If you have retired you still have a warrior's mindset so you never cease to be a warrior.

    So to all of you military ring folks out there. You are warriors. Always have been and always will be. The warrior is the one who is experienced in conducting warfare. This term also applies to a mentality. The warrior has an aggressive winning mentality or a fighters spirit. In my mind a true warrior will always find a way to win or either hurt his enemy so bad that he will think twice before looking for the next fight.

    In warrior cultures the warrior class always has a strict code of conduct. This works to keep the warriors from becoming morally bankrupt because of the great power that they have. The warrior must use his or her expertise for the good of the nonwarrior society.

    Gerinomo whose picture that you see here fit the description to a T. I went to visit medicine bluff in Oklahoma where he jumped his horse off of to escape the Cavalry. Gerinomo survived the incident but the horse didn't. You need to see the place. He had to have cahunas as big as cannonballs. If I had been in that position they would have caught me that day.

  375. the definition of a superpowerBy definition a superpower is a state which is a leader in the international system. It has influence in world events and if necessary has the power to exert its will militarily anywhere in the world. Personally I think that the United States is the lone super power at this particular time and we have had our day in the sun for quite a while now. Remember that when you are on top everyone is gunning for you.

    The influence of the superpower covers many different areas. The super power must have the political power to exert its will. Military force is not always the answer. The super power is also a leader whether othes states follow willingly or out of intimidation.

    Superpowers normally have large populations. This is necessary in order to have the manpower to exert military might while maintaining order at home. The true super power also has some sort of influence on the world's culture. I was talking with one of my army ring customers a few days ago who was born in a foriegn country. He related to me in our conversation that as a child he and his friends listened to Michael Jackson's music and imitated the fashion trends of the United States.

    We talked about the military might of the super power but it must also posses economic power. The almighty dollar has much influence. Money talks. The US certainly uses foriegn aid programs to its benefit. Other countries may not like us but they will keep a low profile in order to continue to receive our aid.

    The US is the only real super power at this time but the world situation is rapidly changing. Our super power status has been exemplified in the way that we have conducted the war on terror. You Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers have witnessed this first hand any others can attest to this also.

  376. 050525-F-0000P-003.jpgThis old warrior was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War in 1952. He is truly an American hero who deserves to be mentioned and remembered. I was truly impressed when I read the citation for his award and I want to share it with you. This should encourage you military ring customers and make you feel proud to be a part of the US Armed Forces. It should give you Air Force Military ring customers special pride in your corps. I have told many stories of medal of honor recipients in the past but this one is truly special check it out and I am sure that you will agree.

    Maj Davis was on a combat patrol with two other F-86 Sabres of which he was leader when they spotted enemy MIGs in the Yalu valley who were obviously on their way to intercept a friendly bombing mission which was under way in the area.

    Even though his force was outnumbered 12 to 3 he pressed forward with an attack. After he shot down two MIGS he was under heavy fire when he decided to take out a third. He had to slow his air speed to do so which is when his fighter was hit with enemy fire. His actions caused the enemy fighters to have to break formation and saved the bombers from attack.

    Don't you think that this story is really special. The thing is that he was under attack the whole time and he had to know that he would get hit when he slowed down. This pilot was totally focused on his mission.

  377. sofIn what seems to be another aspect of the troop surge in Afghanistan Special Operation Forces will increase the number of secret missions that they have been conducting in Afghanistan. The missions that they have been conducting have really been putting a hurt on the Taliban and will be ramped up in preparation for the troop surge. Although they don't give details of what they are doing I am sure that there have been some snatch and grab missions and just raising a whole lot of general cain.

    Most of these missions have been in the rural areas of the country where the Taliban have probably felt relatively safe until now. A recent operation netted 150 Taliban killed. The troop surge is starting to click on all cylinders which is wonderful news to me. Our Special Operations ring customers should have quite a story to tell when they return. 

  378. parachuteAirborne forces are light infantry who can be dropped into battle because they are designed to be carried into battle with aircraft. The big advantage of Airborne forces is that they can appear quickly almost out of nowhere to wreak havoc on the enemy and behind his lines. There is nothing worse than having a large, motivated, fighting force in your rear ares tearing up everything that they see. It really messes up the rest of your operation. 

    Airborne soldiers can be transported in large numbers if necessary which is contingent on the number of aircraft available to transport them.

    The biggest disadvantage of using airborne forces is that they can't carry much equipment so they are not good for sustained operations. The numbers of airborne forces has decreased since the advent of the helicopter. Airmobile forces are transported by helicopters and are used in much the same way as airborne forces. The premier airborne Division in the US Army is the 82nd Airborne Division, and the premier airmobile Division is the 101st. We have the custom military designs available to do both the Paratrooper's ring and the airmobile ring for any of you out there who has been involved with either of these two types of military units. 

  379. beirutSome of you younger military ring customers may not remember this incident but I do. I was stationed in the 2/18th Field Artillery in Fort Sill Oklahoma at the time. This was the first of this type terrorist attack that I remember and it was a shock to many people.

    This blast occured on October 23 1983 and resulted in the deaths of 220 US Marines and 18 of our Navy personnel along with about 79 French soldiers. This was one of the greatest single day losses of the lives of US troops in history.

    The attack was conducted by suicide bombers driving two seperate trucks. The blasts occurred about two minutes apart. It definitely caught us by surprise that time but we took prudent steps to prevent it from happening again.

    The bombing had the effect of causing the UN peacekeeping force to leave the country. In the aftermath we learned some lessons that we have applied to our outposts in trouble areas which have greatly helped to prevent this type of situation from ever occurring again.

  380. piratesSomali pirates have racked up a victory by collecting a four million dollar ransom from the Chinese government. The ship and its crew of 25 were captured in mid October about 700 miles off of the coast of Somalia. Thr Somalis are still reputed to have 8 ships and over 200 other crewmen in captivity from other countries. This business is obviously very lucrative to them so I don't see them ever quitting on their own volition.

    The area that the pirates operate in is so vast that they can not always be caught and stopped. The fact that governments are paying their ransom won't do anything to help the situation but what can you do? Our custom navy ring customers cover much of the area but it is just too big. 

    The Chinese freighter was released without incident and the crew and ship are in good condition. I wonder what can be done in the future to rescue captured crewmen? This seems like the type of situation that our new Littoral Combat Ships would excel in. Let me hear the opinions of some of you  custom navy ring customers on what could possibly be done to stop the piracy.

    We might be in a situation like when the marine corps had to attack northern Africa back in the day to stop the ptrates there. All of our marine corps ring customers have to study this in their history.

  381. chief of staffThe Chief of Staff of the United States Army is the highest ranking person in the United States Army so he really is the meanest mutha in the valley. If he's not he probably thinks he is and he has the juice to back it up so you don't want to mess with him.

    The flag which we have shown here is the flag of the Chief of Staff. We don't do a military ring with this design because the probability of it being used is low, but if the Chief of Staff wants to have a custom military ring designed we can hook him up with something nice and we will give him a lifetime guarantee. He won't get a price hookup because he makes the big bucks and can afford it.

    The Army Chief of Staff reports directly to the Secretary of the Army and assists him in presenting and enforcing Army policies, plans, and programs. Among many other duties he also directs the Inspector General to perform inspections and investigations as required. I can tell all of you custom army ring customers that one thing you don't want is the IG digging in your business so don't tick off the Chief.

  382. rings-photos-017.jpgThe Department of the Army is one of three service departments of the Department of Defense. It was founded in 1789 as the US Department of War and was renamed in 1947.

    Many of my military ring customers who want to represent the Department of the Army will choose the Army Seal as a side panel design, or a laser vue design, or both. This design is one of many choices that we have available for you. Whether you choose it or not depends on your own personal preference. It is a classic no nonsense design that goes well with just about any other design that you may choose. This design is very popular. Probably more so with older customers. It is al all encompassing design and is good for the person who has done just about everything that he or she can do as far as the military is concerned.

    It is just one of a multitude of designs that any customer can use to design a Department of the Army military ring or any other kind of custom military ring.

  383. Highlight for Album: m1carbineUnited States drones have racked up a number of kills in the war on terror. Drones recently accounted for 17 terrorist deaths in the area of North Waziristan Afghanistan.

    Several airstrikes conducted by drones firing hellfire missiles were launched against al- Qaeda targets with very good success. The wonderful thing about using these drones is that it keeps our soldiers, and marines out of harms way while the enemy is being killed. I know that all of you military ring customers who happen to have to do the fighting can appreciate that.

    The prime target of the air strikes have been al-Qaeda's external operations network. Three of the commanders of this network have been killed since May 2008. 

  384. schoonerI'm sure that you Navy ring customers already knew this but I didn't have a clear idea of what a Schooner was until I did the research to write this post. After I did I found the research to be quite fascinating. The description of a schooner is a sailing ship with at least one fore sail and one aft sail. Now there were many different types of schooners and some had more sails than others. The way that they were made naturally depended on the way that they would be utilized. The foresail (I assume that this is the sail in front). Is never larger than the aft sail although it may be the same size. I am sure that you Navy ring customers can educate the rest of us on the reasons for this. 

    These ships were known for their speed and the amount of firepower that they could carry. As you can see from the picture the schooner could be quite large. It could also be a fierce fighter because of the number of cannons and the amount of ordinance that it could carry. Because of this combination of speed and firepower the Schooner was a favorite ship for pirates. They used it to come in blasting and get out quickly. It was ideal for the hit and run tactics that they used to fight and plunder. I would compare these tactics to the airmobile operations that our US Army Airmobile ring customers are trained in. 

  385. The Army is looking to field a new ruck sack for soldiers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The purpose of this new ruck is to better accomodate the needs of soldiers in Afghanistan and the type of missions that they have to perform. The terrain and climate of the region are different from what we faced in Iraq. This poses unique problems which cause us to have to make adaptations in the equipment that we use. 

    The new ruck which will be 3000  cubic inches in size is smaller than the 5000 cubic inch modular lightweight load bearing equipment, and larger than the 2000 cubic inch assault pack. So it kind of combines the best qualities of each and eliminates the worst qualities at the same time. It is lighter than the MOLLE to help the soldier traverse the rugged terrain, and it is larger than the assault pack. This gives the individual more room for extra equipment because the missions sometimes become extended. 

    The military is doing everythingthat it can to accomodate the Enduring Freedom ring customers who are stationed in Afghanistan. In order to be victorious we must be able to evolve and adapt to the changing situations of warfare.

  386. medevacMEDEVAC is normally performed by the US Army although every branch of the armed services have procedures for evacuating casualties. MEDEVAC is different from casualty evacuation in that MEDEVAC units don't knowingly go into hot zones because they are not combatants. MEDEVAC is the transportation of the wounded warrior to a hospital rather than a casualty collection point or an aid station. I am using Army terms here. Some of you marine corps military ring customers may use different terminology. The Air Force uses its pararescue to locate and evacuate downed pilots which is different from MEDEVAC.

    In the event a soldier has to be evacuated from a combat zone a casualty evacuation vehicle is used. This will be a vehicle organic to the soldiers unit which is armored for protection or it may be a lightly armed helocopter. Once the casualty is moved to a safe area he can be MEDEVAC'ed  to hospital where he can be  treated for more serious injuries.

    During peacetime all custom US Army military ring customers are drilled on MEDEVAC procedures and call signs. if a soldier is wounded or injured during training the training is halted and the MEDEVAC will come directly to the units location. If his injury is not serious or life threatning he will be evacuated to the units aid station to be treated and released.

  387. usee

    It was authorized by congress to explore the Pacific Ocean and consisted of Navy ships and people. It started in 1838 and lasted until 1842. They expedition explored Pacific sites as far away as Fiji, Hawaii, the Phillipines, and Wake Island. You Navy ring customers may already know the history of this expedition but this is an education to many of the rest of us custom military ring folks.

    The greatest significance of this expedition is the amount of data that it collected and the number of places explored. In all they explored over 280 islands, mapped 800 miles of present day Oregon, collected over 60,000 plant and bird specimens and the seeds of 648 different plants along with 254 live plants. You can see that the work which they accomplished was significant indeed. Lieutenant Wilkes was known for some of the personal quirks that he had and he did not get along with his people very well but on the surface it seems that he was effective in the mission.

    Now even some of the brightest of you military ring customers out there may not know this but many of the specimens that they collected remain in the Smithsonian to date.   

  388. parachutesThis is good news for my potential paratrooper's ring customers who currently jump with the T-10 training chute. I have jumped with the T-10 and the MC1B chutes and the force of landing is great. From what I have read the new ATPS should go a long way towards reducing injuries in jumpers by decreasing the force of landing. Paratroopers know that the majority of injuries occur on the landing. Poor body position when you hit ground will definitely get you hurt. The Advanced Tactical Parachute System will be a little bit more forgiving on poor body position landings.

    To begin the ATPS consists of both a reserve and a main parachute. Both chutes add a significant amount of drag which causes the chute to hald more air and the jumper to descend more slowly. The rate of descent for the T-10 (which gives the softest landing of the two that I have jumped) is 22-24 feet per second. The rate of descent for the ATPS is 16 feet per second. That should definitely improve the rate of injury for jumpers. This should definitely be good news to 82nd Airborne Division military ring customers because there will be fewer paratroopers lost for duty at any one time due to injury.

    The ATPS is a cruciform (cross) shaped parachute and the reserve chute is cone shaped. The ATPS has 28% more surface area (to catch and hold air) and the reserve has pouches on top which catch and hold air. I have not seen a picture of this parachute but its odd shape will take some getting used to.

    The harness will also be improved to displace opening shock more effectively. You custom military ring customers who have jumped with the T-10 know that since the harness is seated around the groin area what it feels like when the T-10 pops open. Sometimes it really hurts. The new harness should decrease groin and back injuries to the paratrooper.

  389. talibanAccording to a top Taliban commander in Pakistan the taliban is conducting its own version of a troop surge. So we are to believe from this that the Taliban is conducting their own counter surge. This sounds good but can they pull it off? I (the military ring man) don't think that it is even feasible and I will tell you why.

    Waliur Rehman has issued a statement to the press that he has ordered thousands of Taliban fighters from Pakistan into afghanistan to assist the Taliban there in its efforts during the troop surge which is in progress.

    Personally I think that the whole thing is a bunch of hogwash. I think that in reality the Taliban and al-Qaeda are in sore distress although they will never admit it. I don't even think that they can mount much of a response to the troop surge.

    US spokespeople have strated that intelligence hasn't seen any indications of this. So that should tell the real story. I don't think our custom military ring customers serving in Afghanistan will have to worry much about this threat.

  390. carriersAn Alpha Strike is the military term for an all out military attack on an enemy force. In this type of attack you throw absolutely everything that you have at the enemy with no regard for follow on actions, ammunition supply constraints or anything else. In other words you just go crazy and let it all hang out.

    The purpose of this attack is to anniliate the enemy in front of you. It is not to gain ground or position but to destroy that enemy force in front of you. You shoot your best shot and once you do you are done. You are out of steam so it has to be successful.

    The picture above shows a carrier strike force. This force is often used to launch an alpha strike but it is not limited to the US Navy. As you custom military ring customers know who are in the combat arms all may use this form of attack but the terminology may be a little different.

  391. Battle Trebia-en.svgA wargame is when you try to get an idea of what a military operation will incorporate by going through the various scenarios that the battle that you are getting ready to fight will present. 

    You cannot cover every possible scenario or forsee every possible problem but wargaming definitely helps. It had evolved almost into a science before I got out of the military. We would put the plan together and even do as many rehearsals as we could before the actual battle. We would even build replicas, or sandtables of the area that we would operate in. There were times that we got on the radio and actually practiced what we would say. During the heat of battle people are excited. One thing that we learned is that people will respond exactly the way that they have been trained. All branches of the Armed Services now war game operations now so all military ring personnel who have ever conducted an operation are familiar with it. 

    Wargaming gives all who are involved a better feel for what needs to be done. Even when plans go awry (they always do) you can make good decisions about what action to take because you know what everyone else should be doing and where they are trying to go. I am sure that all of you military ring customers know also that when you wargame it gives all of the participants a sense of being more involved in the planning process and helps to increase your chance of success.

  392.  

    Marines serving in Khan Neshin Afghanistan have a tough job of stopping the flow of insurgents, and weapons into and through the area. All of you militray ring folks who follow these blogs know that I have posted information before about the vastness of the area that our troops have to control. Well this is definitely no exception.

    This area was and still is one of the Talibans major routes of infiltration from Pakistan. The marines there have done a good job of staunching the flow but the problem is that there are only a few hundred marines to cover a 6000 square mile area. It dosen't take any kind of arithmetic to see that that is not enough. They can by no means stop everything. This is one reason that the extra surveillance that will come with the troop surge is so important. This is the part where our Air Force military ring customers come in. They use the upgraded surveillance to better monitor the wide open spaces.

    Hopefully the  troop surge will alleviate some of the pressure of our military ring associates on the ground also. If our marines get a little help they will handle the situation. Choking off the supply of fresh weapons, bodies, and equipment is all a part of the warfare. If we can prevent or even hinder resupply and reinforcement of the Taliban it will make the act of expelling them from Afghanistan easier

  393. The US military will greatly bolster its surveillance capabilities in Afghanistan during the upcoming troop surge. I can see major benefits in this strategy since I am a former military man. It will definitely help out all of our military ring colleagues who will be involved in Operation Enduring Freedom. There will be more troops of all branches who will want Operation Enduring Freedom rings as a result of this surge. 

    The major advantage is that this will be a force multiplier for our troops. The use of this expanded technology will reduce the need for manpower. For example our Army and marine military ring customers won't have to be everywhere at the same time. The aerial surveillance allow commanders to direct our resources to where they are needed. Since the area that they have to cover is vast this will be a great help. We won't need forces all over the place. The surveillance will spot the problem and forces can be dispatched to deal with it.

    Some of the different equipment that will be sent will be MC-12W piloted surveillance planes and Gordon Stare high tech video sensors. We need to use every tool that we have to its maximum advantage in order to win this war. There is a lot of other classified and unclassified surveillance equipment in use that our Air Force military ring customers are aware of. I believe that this troop surge will be a stunning success.

  394. oil wellIn what seems to be a success the Iraqi government brought a potentially lethal situation to a peaceful end recently when they reacqured the oil well at al-Fakkeh. The oil well which sits about 50 meters from the Iranian border was recently seized by Iranian troops. There are many places where the border is is dispute because it is not clear exactly where the line is located.

    The well was reacquired without violence and the situation seems to be well in hand. This is a small victory in diplomacy for the new government but it is a good one.

    The Iraqis are also working on an international deal to sell some of their oil revenues to get money flowing again.

    Although these things are small steps they are positive actions at the same time. Those custom military ring customers who follow this blog stationed in Iraq are well aware of many of the struggles that the fledgling government is facing and must face in the future. We certainly hope for everyones sake that they will be able to survive this time of crisis. I know that our customers who have ordered Operation Iraqi Freedom rings who are still in country is rooting for the new government so that they will be able to return home.

  395. The president of Venezuela has recently made accusations against the United States and Columbia. He sounds pretty paranoid to me. Isn't there a psychological term for that? I was chillin and enjoing life when I read this and it broke my peace. Now I'm thinking is it just me? Cause I have read some crazy stuff today.

    He says that Columbia is allowing the United States to use its military bases to stage an attack on Venezuela. Why on earth would we want to attack Venezuela? To annex it as the 51st State. Give me a break.

    Now get this all of you loyal military ring people. He has accused the Netherlands of allowing us to use outlying islands to stage an attack on his country.

    He has also cited a recent incident where he says that a US drone flew over from Columbia to spy on his country. Now that may in fact be true I don't doubt that we are flying drones over his country but my guess is that if we are it is for drug interdiction purposes. Mr Chavez is overestimating his worth if you ask me. Why would the United States want to spend the time and effort to attack his country? If one of you brilliant custom military ring people has the answer please let me know.

  396. terroristNow let me share this one with you and correct me if I'm wrong but the thinking behind this one is askew if you ask me. I may be wrong but I can't see it the same way as Mr. Al- Zawahri. One of us is woefully off point and I don't think that it is me. If I am the one with the problem please somebody let me know. Anyway let me tell you the story.

    According to a news article that I just read the deputy commander of al-Qaeda is upset and a little bit frustrated with our president. Is that a kick or what?

    Aymon Al-Zawahri criticized President Obama's handling of the situation in the Mideast. (You talk about a pot calling a kettle black). He dosen't think that President Obama has done enough to reach out for peace in the region and that all of his talk about peace is just superflous. My question first to you precious military ring customer is this. Does this make any sense at all to you? My question to Mr Al-Zawahri is this. What exactly do you want dude? Are you high?

    I would challenge him to make the first positive move then and show us how it should be done. Does anyone have any feedback for the custom military ring man on this one? I have to admit that I am just a little bit baffled on this one.

  397. 1 starThe 1 Star General is the lowest of the flag officer (General Officer's) rank. In order to be promoted to the rank of 1 star the officer must be selected by a board of Generals for recommendation. He or she is then chosen by the President and has to be confirmed by the Senate. Sounds deep dosen't it?

    Then after appointment the 1 Star can only serve for 5 years. Did many of you military ring customers know that? After that time he or she must either be promoted or retire unless he or she has less than 30 years of military service. For all of you US Navy ring customers this rank is equal to the rank of Rear Admiral.

    Normally in a Combat Division in the Army there are three generals. A 2 Star and 2 One Star Generals. Each 1 star assists the Division Commander in a different way. The ADCM controls the actual combat forces while the ADCS is in charge of the Division's logistics.

  398. conflict escalationConflict escalation meas that you kick the action up a notch. Sometimes during a battle or war you have to get kind of nasty to get your point across. A prime example of this concept in action was the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII.

    The US knew that we would probably not be able to conquer the Japanese mainland with conventional warfare. We also knew that they wouldn't surrender to a conventional force so we had to go nuclear. It is regrettable that so many lives were lost in the process but I am sure that it had to be an agonizing decision for our president.

    You military ring folks know that the military uses threat levels of DEFON levels to elevate conflict expectations in training and in war. All troops are given an overview of the situation in operation briefs and updates. These give the Rules of Engagement (ROE) which are guidelines that tell how much force can be used in different situations. Part of the rules of engagement is a threat level. This tells you how much of a probability of contact that you have with the enemy.

  399. A statue of a manSun Tzu was an ancient Chinese General who is believed to have written "The Art of War." I have read this book as I'm sure many of you have too and it is timeless. The wisdom that he applies to doing battle can be applied to the modern battlefield also. Many tacticians still use this book as a reference when planning for battle. These tactics still apply even in our modern era even though he lived around 400 B.C.

    One thing about him is that he was absolutely ruthless. I'll compare him to Darth Vader. Let me share this account with you.

    When King Wu wanted to see how effective this General was at training troops he gave him a number of his concubines to train. He picked the top two concubines and put them in charge of two companies. When they gave an order the rest of the women giggled. He then had the top two killed and I guess you know that there were no more problems after that. Totally ruthless but totally effective. I'm glad as I know the rest of you military ring customers are also that I never served under a commander like that.

  400. General Vo Nguyen Giap.jpgGeneral Giap was one of the supercrafty Vietnamese generals who directed NVA forces against the French and later the United States during the Vietnam war.
    General Giap was an avowed communist whose commitment to the cause was probably strengthened by the torture and execution of his wife, sister, sister in law, and father in law by the French. He learned guerilla warfare by fighting against the French and polished his skills later against the United States. I think that fighting the French made the group of Vietnamese generals who fought us in that war hard. I will venture to say to you my military ring customers that if they hadn't fought the French first we would have defeated them rather quickly.
    This old codger knew his business when it came to leading troops and I don't know if you Vietnam veterans ring customers know this but the same factors which got victory against the French worked against the US.
    In both cases the peoples of first France, and then the US lost their stomach for a prolonged war which didn't seem to have many discernable benefits. The North Vietnamese knew that guerilla warfare tactics were capable of causing the Americans to lose faith in their prosecution of the war as it did with the French.
  401. smoke grenadesThe smoke grenade is a valuable tool in the military and is handy for many practical uses. Some of the ways that I have used them and I'm sure many of you custom military ring customers have too are for signaling, marking targets or landing zones. One thing that many civilians are probably not aware of is that smoke is very useful for command and control of military operations.

    Smoke comes in different colors and the colors may be given a significant meaning. Members of a unit may know that if they see blue smoke during combat it may mean for them to break contact. Another color may be a signal to change direction etc. Smoke can also be used to screen your movement as you combat arms military ring customers know. You san also drop it directly on top of the enemy to confuse him as much as possible/ 

    There are two basic types of military smoke grenades, potassium chlorate and white phosphorus. The potassium chlorate grenade releases a colored dye as it burns and the white phosphorus explodes and burns on contact with the air. White phosphorus is dangerous and will burn you severely if it gets on your skin. It is used on enemy troops and positions. Whenever you use military smoke you must take the direction of the wind into consideration. If you don't account for the wind speed and direction you might cause yourself a serious problem.

  402. survival skillsWhen it comes down to the military survival skills are seen in the light of being able to survive behind enemy lines without being detected. We military ring folks talk about escape and evasion but these skills are just a part of the total equation.

    In order to survive you must be able to to take care of basic survival needs such as water, food, shelter, habitat, and first aid.

    Military survival courses teach these skills along with training the student to evade enemy forces and navigate his or her way back to friendly held territory. Military survival courses are taught at many different military schools at various levels of intensity levels. The survival skills that a snipers ping customer may need may be different from what a pilot's ring customer may need.

    Some of this training can get to be really extreme and intense as inded it should be. This training may be the thing that one day saves the life of the special operator, or combat soldier. There are many different levels of this training with the most extreme being that which our Special Operations ring customers go through. Some of it is not as demanding which depends on the chance that it would ever have to be put to use by the custom military ring customer.

  403. Ill. Prison to get Gitmo DetaineesThis move is part of the effort to close down the Navy run prison in Guantanimo Bay in Cuba. Approximately 100 terror detainees will be moved there as a first wave of transfers. Others will be transported to other prisons which we don't know of yet.

    The move will be good for the town of Thomson which desperately needs the revenue that the Federal purchase will generate. The state government gets to unload the prison which was languishing and the move will provide some jobs for the town's residents.

    The move will also open the door for the prisoners to be tried on American soil. This will be good news for a few  government service ring customers who happen to work in State and Federal prisons. Hopefully some other languishing prisons will be revitalized by the move.

  404. General Stanley McChrystal is suggesting a plan which sounds like a winner to me. I wonder if you Enduring Freedom ring customers will agree with me on this one. The gist of his plan is to offer the Taliban a way to bow out of its war in Afghanistan gracefully.

    The thing about this is that the Taliban is there to stay whether they win or lose the war so why not offer them a way to save face and be repatriated back into the government.

    This sounds like a winner to me but the question is what if they don't accept? All of you custom military ring customers know about Murphy's law. The Taliban dosen't see things the way that we westeners do. They may feel that if this is a holy war we can't be allowed one bit of leverage. Thats definitely a point to consider.

    I also think that for this strategy to work we have to really bloody them up with the troop surge. if we hurt them bad enough it might make it easier for them to decide to bow out gracefully. Then again you can't predict the response. What sounds logical to us is not necessarily logicalto them.

  405. dronesThis story is a testament to how high tech the war on terror has become and it is a small picture of how technology will effect any future wars.

    Iraqi hackers were able to tap into feeds from some of the drones that we are using in the war on terror.

    In doing so they were able to monitor real time footage from the drones. This was done using off the shelf software. It is believed that they were assisted by Iranian military trainers.

    I'm sure that there was no serious harm done by the hackers. From what I read all they were able to do was to see some of the video feeds that the drone operators were able to see. This incident is classified by the custom military ring man as one of tose quirks that is peculiar to this war.

    I'm sure that steps have already taken by the Department of Defense to correct this problem.

  406. mirvYou Air Force ring, and Navy ring customers can talk about this much better than I can but a MIRV is basically a nuclear missile with several warheads. They were a way around the SALT treaty which limited the number of missiles that participants could have but not the number of warheads.

    MIRV's pack more of a punch when they impact in a tight area than a larger more powerful warhead will. I read the reason why but it kind of messed with my head because it is so complicated so I won't even try to explain it. Maybe some of you custom military ring customers who are in the Air Force or Navy can elaborate for us. We will be glad to hear from you. I will try to elaborate the way that I comprehended it. When the MIRV drops a scattered load of warheads even though they are much less explosive than one huge warhead. The explosive power is more because more pressure is spread over the area. The power of the large warhead will dissipate without covering as large of an area. Do you feel me?

     Tne MIRV can also be used to destroy different targets also which greatly enhances their value. One MIRV can do the work of several single nuclear missiles. We would like for one of you bright custom military ring customers to enlighten us some more on this subject.

  407. foxholeBelieve it or not building a Defensive Fighting Position has evolved almost into a science in modern times. Now all of you military ring customers who are combat arms or combat support arms have been trained in this and know what it takes. When warfare was simple the fighting position was simple. Once tactics were devised to get to the inhabitant of the foxhole the foxhole had to be constructed differently.

    Some of you don't know because you should never have to construct one. The art evolved from the simple procedure of digging shallow depressions to digging deep positions with overhead cover. The ideal foxhole will protect the warrior from tanks rolling over it and artillery which explodes in the air and showers shrapnel on the ground. The USMC ring customer that you see here is in a fighting position which has not yet been completed. He has not yet used any timbers and sandbags to build a top to protect him from artillery fire.

    The Infantry warrior knows to begin to build the foxhole as soon as he is assigned an area to defend. He will continue to improve on it as long as he is there. Building a foxhole correctly is hard work especially since you are normally physically exhausted before you begin since it is usually done after a hard march. Hopefully this post will give you an idea of what our custom military ring customers who are combat arms troops have to go through.

  408. 45caliberACP.jpgThis round is one of my favorites and was developed and first used because of its stopping power. The army needed something with stopping power against attacking determined enemy soldiers who had no intention of stopping until they had taken you out along with everybody else who even remotely looked like you.

    It has a low muzzle velocity which works with its large size to give it stopping power. This round will probably put your enemy down no matter where it hits him. That is the reason that I like it so well. When you think about the physics of this round think of it as getting hit with a brick rather than a pebble. The pebble will definitely sting you but the brick is going to definitely put you on your butt.

    It will definitely put a large hole in whatever it hits which also makes it more effective. The large hole means a more rapid loss of blood and thus a faster loss of consciousness.

    It was helpful in stopping dope crazed combatants who were too spaced out to even know that they were shot. I have heard stories from several of my  Vietnam veterans military ring customers.

  409. M202A1.pngThe Flame Assault Shoulder Weapon (FLASH) is a shoulder fired rocket launcher which holds 4 66mm incendiary rockets. Each rocket carries 1.34 pounds of thickened pyrophoric agent (TPA).

    TPA is a chemical compound which burns at a very high temperature when it is exposed to air. The shooter can fire all or one of the rockets at a time. The FLASH was assigned to the Infantry platoon. Some of you military ring customers who are old warriors may remember this weapon since it is not really used today. The launcher was bulky to carry and there were reliability problems with the ammunition.

    This is one of the few weapons that I didn't get the opportunity to fire when I was in the army although I have seen it fired which was a sight to behold. One of the killing features of this round was that if it were fired at you while you were in a foxhole, the incendiary would take all of your oxygen.  You wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of one of these. They were devastating in the hands of a good Infantryman all of you custom military ring customers who have seen this round fired have seen how it can devastate an area.

  410. Many Headed Dragon Heads to Af-​​PakThe Gordon Stare Sensor is a pod which will be mounted on Reaper MQ-9's that will greatly improve the capability of the drone to gather intelligence from the battlefield.

    This system will enhance our Air Force ring customers ability to combine different images from different angles from up to 9 cameras together to form one image which gives a more complete story.

     Now I could do my advertising thing here and compare this to the way a custom military ring can be used to tell a story but I will limit it to this. The customization that you choose for your custom military ring adds to the total story that you tell. Each item of customization adds another facet to your military ring giving a more complete picture to the viewer. Now back to the subject. 

    Five of the cameras are electro optical and 4 of them are infrared so this is just about as complete a picture that you can get. This system will be able to send 10 different images to 10 different operators at the same time. Now for you custom Air Force ring customers who will use this system check this out. The next generation will be able to send up to 30 at the same time.

  411. rummyFormer Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has taken exception to a statement made by President Barrack Obama. President Obama's statement was about the war in Afghanistan. He basically said that commanders in Afghanistan asked for more troops under the Bush administration but those troops were never sent. To be honest this statement dosen't take all of the issues into account such as priorities.

    Mr Rumsfield's response was that there were no requests for additional troops while he was in office that he was aware of. He also says that such a bald misstatement (in other words the President is a bald faced liar) should require a written explanation. Now military ring customers, I'm not going to take sides here but I will state the facts as I know them.

    First of all I have NEVER in ALL of my military life known a commander to not ask for more than what he had. The nature of every commander in the military, as I'm sure that our military ring customers know is that he or she never feels that they have all of the resources that they need.

    In all fairness to Mr Rumsfeld resources were tight and we were stretched real thin so additional soldiers were not available to send right away. Also Iraq was the priority mission so all resources had to be channeled there first.

    General David McKierman who was commander of troops in Afghanistan remembers things differently than Mr Rumsfield does. He served under the Bush administration and says that he tried many times to get additional troops and resourses but with no results. Times have really changed for our custom military ring customers in Afghanistan since that time, hopefully we will have the resources available to do the job.

  412. ground attackGround Attack Aircraft are the aircraft that I had the opportunity to work with as an Army Artillery Forward Observer. This is the aircraft that ground forces love to see arrive when the going gets rough. I always got a rush when I had called for these planes and heard them screaming in to help.
    The A-10 which is pictured here is the primary Ground Attack Aircraft of the US Air Force and I think that it is the best in the world at what it does as I'm sure all A-10 pilot's ring customers will agree.
    I used to watch the  A-10 as it seemed to just hang in space and do its thing. Ground Attack Aircraft must be able to fly slowly and maneuver easily in order to put accurate fire on their targets. They don't necessarily have to be lightning fast but they must be maneuverable and heavily armored because they take a lot of small arms fire from enemy soldiers on the ground. 
    Some of you military ring customers may know that ground attack pilots are a different breed than fighter pilots. They have to be sure and deliberate because the slightest mistake can kill friendly soldiers.
  413. fighter aircraftThe fighter aircraft is designed to take out other enemy aircraft but can have a multiple use role. Fighters due to the nature of their role have to be faster and more maneuverable than other aircraft. The fighter must have some sort of advantage to give it the edge in air to air combat. It is designed to kill other aircraft and that just what it does.

    The premier fighter in the world right now is the F-22 Raptor. That bad boy can take out multiple enemy fighters at the same time.

    I have known many fighter pilots in my day and they are all extremely confident. A Fighter Pilot's military ring customer must be confident because of the nature of the job that he has. The fighter is capable of maneuvers than are taxing on the human body and mind. The pilot must have super quick reflexes because of the high speed of the aircraft. We have many features for fighter pilots to choose from when they create a fighter pilot's ring.

  414. LCAC.JPGThe LCAC is the primary amphibious assault vehicle of the US Navy. This vehicle takes amphibious operations to a whole new level with its enhanced capabilities. I'm going to rattle off a few of its chacteristics which my marine corps custom ring customers already know.

    This extraordinary piece of equipment has a maximum speed of over 70 knots when empty and 40 knots when fully loaded. It has a range of over 300 miles, and can carry up to 180 fully armed troops. it gives the Marine Corps additional troop and equipment carrying ability, beach landing ability, and can also be used in lane breeching and mine countermeasure operations. This piece of equipmqnt takes amphibious warfare to a whole new level.

    The tactical advantages that this vehicle gives to the Navy far outweigh the cost of the LCAC. This is a piece of equipment that all of you Navy Ring customers can be proud of. 

  415. point manThe point man is the soldier, special operator, or marine who leads his element during a patrol operation or a movement to contact. He is the first to make contact with the enemy and has the most dangerous job in his element. He will normally be killed if contact is made with the enemy.

    This is a position which should be rotated between team members because of its stressful nature. In case of enemy contact the point man will almost certainly have to be rescued or evacuated because he is the first one in. In many cases a smart enemy will allow the point man to pass by them so that they will have a better chance of dealing with the follow on soldiers.

    Since the point man will be the first to make contact with the enemy all eyes are on him as he moves forward. The point man will communicate with the rest of his unit with hand signals although they can tell by his body language when there is trouble ahead. My Infantry and special operations ring customers will be most familiar with this term.

  416. rings-photos-004.jpgThe term Esprit de Corps is a term that can sometimes refer to an intangible. This term refers to the morale or pride of the unit. Another way to describe it is the belief of the units members in their purpose of mission.

    Sometimes the esprit de corps is noticeable by the conduct and behavior of the units soldiers. It is evident in their snap, their walk, their actions, and their work ethic. It is important for the unit to have high morale to be effective. High morale is a common factor with units which are effective in their mission. The high level of military pride is probably more noticeable in military schools than anywhere else. It is drilled into the servicemember during the special training and most of the students are super motivated about what they are doing also.

    Many of my military ring customers come from units with high morale and pride. Some of the m ost spirited units and soldiers that I have been around were 82nd Airborne Division ring customers, US Army Ranger ring customers, and Navy SEAL ring customers. This list is not all inclusive at all. There are many others that I can mention but room does not permit me to name you all so don't get offended if I didn't have room to mention your unit.  

  417. bctThe Brigade Combat Team is the basic Army unit which is deployed to conduct extended combat operations. With the onset of the War on Terror the US Army had to change its concept of deploying units into combat. The threat is not army against army any more but one force on another force.

    The Brigade Combat Team contains everything that it needs to conduct sustained combat operations. It has attached support units for maintenance and logistics purposes. The team can be a heavy (armor and mechanized infantry) or a light (light infantry) team depending of the area, ememy, and terrain that it will operate in. You can see that within the BCT there is a limitless possibility of custom military rings which can be produced.

    The artillery which used to be organic to the division has now been placed directly within the brigade for control and cohesion. This creates a lean and mean unit which can fight the battle without a whole lot of reorganization. Our Field Artillery ring customers will no longer be able to use the name and insignia of a seperate DIVARTY because of this.

     We salute all of our military ring customers who are a part of the newly organized BCT. We particularily salute our friends of the 48th BCT who should be returning home soon. We have added a 48th BCT ring to our selection of military rings.

  418. US Navy SARC Insignia.jpgI had no earthly idea what the recon corpsman was until I started to do research for this post but since I researched I have a lot of respect for these brave marines.

    In order to make a long definition short let me explain it this way, these are medics who accompany marine recon elements into battle.

    These corpsmen are trained in medical treatment techniques and they are trained to do the job of the recon unit that they accompany. When these marines go into battle they are not the weak link in the chain they hold their own grit. These corpsmen have to be trained to assist wounded marines in situations where additional medical help may be a long way off. They also have to be able to do the same job as the marines that they are attached to.

    We have never produced a military ring for these Marines but we can. We have more than enough custom work available for you to create your Navy Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman's ring. We pride ourselves on the fact that we can produce a custom military ring for any and every serviceman.

  419. Camp Pendleton is a large base by any standard with an area of 124,ooo acres of land. It was established in 1942. The purpose of the base was to train Marines to fight in WWII. You can see the practicality of situating the base on the west coast when you look at the conduct of operations in the Pacific at that time. It was a good logistic location because it was right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Troops would simply have to be transported to ships by bus and loaded up.

    The base has a daytime population of over 100,000 this is large by any stretch of the imagination. Many cities are not this large. It is the primary training area for amphibious warfare although amphibious warfare training is not the only type of warfare training conducted there.

    The camp is the home of the 1st Marine Division. It is also a basic training base and many trainees will purchase their Marine Corps basic training rings upon graduation. Many of them will purchase an additional USMC ring later on in their careers because there are so many more military experiences open to them. This is also the area where we sell many 1st Marine Division rings.

  420. al-QaedaThe US Supreme court refused to hear allegations from 4 men who were Gitmo detainees at one time but have now been released. Personally I don't believe their allegations because I used to be an active duty soldier and I know the policies that we operated by when it came down to the treatment of EPW's. Now let me say that we were field soldiers and these were not prison conditions. Maybe being a prison guard would wear on you after a while and cause you to get strange. that I don't know, but I am skeptical about the detainees allegations.

    These 4 alleged that they were tortured and forced to pose in very stressful positions. They also allege that they were harrassed by dogs and denied religious freedom while detained at Gitmo.

    I will admit that there  may have been some isolated incidents but I just don't think it was a regular practice. Now to be perfectly honest with you if these men were in fact terrorists I don't have any sympathy for them at all. Not after I have witnessed some of the atrocities committed against innocent people. Especially after I have seen the beheadings. The view of the man is this, if you chose this lifestyle then take your medicine. Don't be a wuss. If you are a terrorist be hardmilitary ring  like you should. If you can dish it out, be sure that you can take it.

  421. bin LadenThis bit of news is really not a surprise to me and it probably won't surprise oue Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers either but Osama bin Laden is reportedly believed to be slipping in and out of Afghnaistan.

    Mr. bin Laden is believed to be somewhere in the Waziristan province on the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is believed to be spending most of his time in Pakistan and slipping in and out as necessary.

    One big question that remains is why can't he be caught. I believe that he is getting a lot of assistance from the countries that he frequents. I don't necessarily think that he is getting assistance from government officials, but we must understand that there is a fierce allegiance from fellow Arabs and I'm sure that it is not hard for him to get help. Arabs consider themselves to be brothers.If they fight each other is one thing but they will never cooperate with outsiders.

    Let me give you an example of the difference between the Western and the Arab mindset. There is a $25,000,000 reward for the capture of Mr. bin Laden but no one has snitched him out yet. Now if one of us westeners were offered that kind of money we would flip on our own mother. You military ring customers know this just as well as I do. Twenty five million is a major piece of cheese. I'm not saying that I would snitch out my mother but I would definitely think about it. HARD.

    You know that there has got to be someone who could rat him out but no one has. This is a major difference between Arab and Western thinking. In addition there may be some who want to but they would never be able to live down the shame that they would incur from their brothers. The big question is will the US ever catch him. The military ring man is not a betting man but if we haven't caught him so far the probability is that we never will. 

  422. cgcThe US Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane recently seized about 6,000 pounds of cocaine in the Carribbean Sea. That's a lot of blow folks. The loss of that kind of product had to put a serious dent in somebody's pocket. There has got to be a drug lord out there with a serious attitude.

    The coke was seized from the Olympiakos which was from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. According to the article that I read the ship was spotted by aerial surveillance and the Coast Guard was alerted. They then boarded the ship and seized the cocaine.

    Now I want all of you military ring customers to make a note of what isn't being said. You Coast Guard ring customers may be able to help us out on this one. What they don't say is how they knew that the ship was carrying cocaine...did you notice? You don't just follow ships and search them because of a hunch. I believe that they have some hi tech equipment that they are not telling us about. I may be wrong but it makes perfect sense to me. There has got to be something that they have that we don't know. We are probably better off not knowing because the drug dealers don't know either. Hooray to our Coast Guard ring customers for a job well done.

     

  423. c-4C-4 is a well known military explosive which is mainly composed of cyclonite. It is produced by mixing this explosive with plastic fillers and some other materials in a solvent and allowing the solvent to evaporate.

    I had the opportunity to work with this explosive while I was in the military as did many other custom military ring customers. It was pretty much the standad explosive used then. I don't know what the standard is now. I wouldn't be surprised if the military has come up with something better. The people who would know this would be my explosive ordinance disposal ring customers.

    This explosive is excellent for many different uses and is also very stable. You can't blow it up just by lighting it with a match or dropping it. This is good for military applications which means it can handle the stresses of being used and transported by combat units.

    Another factor which makes it ideal for demolition is that it can be molded. This gives it the flexibility to be used in a wide variety of applications. It can be shaped for extra effect on irregular shaped objects to be destroyed or made into shaped charges. The benefit of using a shaped charge is that the force of the explosion is concentrated on a small area so that you can get greater effects with a smaller amount of explosives.

  424. dmThe Designated marksman is different from the sniper in several ways. This is a role that is given to one of the units organic marksmen who is a good shot. He will fill this role as the situation dictates. If he is not reqiured to act in this role he will operate within his unit. He is a very good marksman and has had some special training but he will not be as good a marksman as the sniper.

    The sniper is more highly trained and will only function as a sniper. his job is to pick off specific targets at longer ranges while the designated marksman will provide rapid fire on enemy troops at shorter ranges.

    The DM will use weapons that are organic to his unit although they may be modified for accuracy while the sniper will use weapons which are designed specifically for sniper use.

    Designated marksmen are used by Army Infantry and USMC Infantry. If you are an Army Infantry ring or a USMC Infantry ring customer you may want to place the term Designated Marksman on the side panel of your military ring. 

  425. M110 ECP Left.jpgThis is the new weapon system which will replace the M24 currently being used by the Army. This system has already been tested in Afghanistan and has gotten very good reviews from the soldiers who have used it.

    It used the 7.62mm NATO approved round which is heavy enough to pack a pretty good punch. It will also travel farther than the 5.56 round that the US uses.

    The one thing that I liked about this rifle when I read the specs is that it is designed to be friendly for both right and left handed shooters. when I was active duty I was a left handed shooter and using the the M-16 was totally inconvenient. Whenever the cartridge ejected it would fly right across my face and I would have to turn the rifle over to apply the safety or the magazine release. All of you snipers ring customers should like to use this weapon based on the reviews that it has gotten so far. I know that the Marine Corps used to require all Marines to fire as a right handed shooter. I don't kmow exactly how that would have worked for me.

  426. bduThe Battle Dress was the first camoflaged uniform that the US Army issued in 1980. It is no longer authorized for use now as the ACU has replaced it. It was a major change when it was first introduced. It was almost a radical departure from what the Army was used to.

    During the time that this uniform was issued our immediate perceived threat was from the Warsaw Pact. The camoflage pattern was woodland in anticipation of the area that we thought that we would have to operate in.

    Many of you Army ring customers who are old warriors  may remember when the Army adopted this uniform. I liked it at the time because it was radically different from the Vietnam era fatigue uniform that our Vietnam ring customers knew and loved so well. The DCU and ACU combat uniforms have made the BDU obsolete.

  427. acuThe ACU is the latest in a line of army uniforms worn in garrison as an everyday work uniform but designed for wear in combat. If you are like me I like to wear these uniforms everyday because they are comfortable. I have never been one who will wear the class A or B uniform daily.The ACU incorporates a design which is good for woodland, urban, or desert use. Its predecessors are the DCU (desert camoflage uniform), and the BDU (battle dress uniform). The BDU had a woodland camoflage pattern. and the DCU was sand colored. The ACU kind of blends all of these characteristics together in one. I envy my young military ring customers who get to wear this uniform because I never got to wear it.

    In addition, the ACU is reportedly cooler than its predecessors and has IR capabilities which make it easy to see at night with night vision goggles. All of you Army mi;itary ring customers regardless of what branch you were in know how important it can be to be easily identifiable to your own forces. The IR capabilities should definitely keep you from being lit up by friendly fire.

  428. al-Qaeda detonated a series of bombs in Iraq on tuesday which resulted in the killing and wounding of about 300 Iraqi citizens. Maybe now the Iraqi population will direct some of that hate that they had for us at the rightful targets. Our Operation Iraqi Freedom ring customers were the recipients of that hatred.

    All of the blasts were aimed at facilities of the new pro American government so it seems that they were an obvious attempt to destabilize the government before it can get a firm grip on the affairs of the country. I certainly hope that the Iraqi government officials who ordered military rings from us are ok.

    Some of the government buildings which were bombed were the Labor and Finance Ministry buildings. Maybe now many Iraqi citizens will see that the United States is not their real enemy. The recent attacks call into question the ability of the new government to protect the Iraqi people. I feel as though they will be able to stand but they will have a lot to quickly learn.

    They also come at a time when elections are being planned by the new government. al-Qaeda knows that if the new government can successfully conduct elections it will in essence be sealed as the legitimate governing authority of the Iraqi people. The elections will be the biggest test so far.

  429. The Air Force is flying a new stealth drone in Afghanistan. Some of you Air Force custom military ring customers may know about but I'm sure that most of you don't. I was in the dark until just a few minutes ago myself.

    There is question about why the Air Force would have to employ such an aircraft in a country where the insurgents have little or no radar to detect them anyway. Some of the speculation is that maybe they are being used to fly surveillance into Iran and Pakistan.v It is not quite clear just what the capabilities of these drones are but this particular drone is not armed.

    The Air Forces 30th Reconnaissance Squadron is the unit which operates this aircraft which is named the RQ-170 Sentinel. It is also known as the "Beast of Kandahar." We really don't know what this aircraft is capable of doing and seeing. Technically its mission is to provide reconnaissance and surveillance support to forward deployed combat forces.

    If you have been affiliated with the military in any way shape or form for any amount of time you know that this definition can probably be twisted a million different ways. It dosen't really tell us a thing at all. All of you custom military ring customers know that is about par for the course. Do you Desert Storm ring customers remember when we were about to be deployed? I know that I had to watch CNN to find out what was going on. I learned more from the news than I did from my unit.

  430. 2nd Cav Tries Out New Mobile Gun SystemThis new system is slated to be taken to Afghanistan when the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Unit goes back. this unit has qualified with this piece of equipment and they have a deep respect for what it can do. This vehicle will be added at a rate of 1 per Stryker platoon to augment the Stryker. It is more or less created for Operation Enduring Freedom.

    I remember when my Calvary ring customers first received the Bradley Fighting Vehicle how they and the Opfor in Fort Irwin Ca were so impressed with its capabilities. As we were also

    The M1128 (MGS) utilizes 4 different types of ammunition. Its primary role is to provide overwatch for Infantry forces as they attack taliban hideouts and strongholds. It can blast through bunkers and walls, along with vehicles and enemy troops. This weapon will give our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers an extra added edge in the fight over there. We need every edge that we can possibly use in order to quickly win that war. 

  431. rings-photos-017.jpgThe next step in creating your custom military ring is to select your preferred laser vur design. We will probably have to go in and make some changes in our site on this one but the preferred laser vue is the design that you would like to have on your ring. This step is the same regardless of the type of military ring that you are purchasing. Whether it be an Army ring, a Navy ring, etc.

    The reason that the preferred laser vue prompt appears is that we have pages of laser vue designs listed on the site that we don't necessarily list on the order page. We can't list them all because there are hundreds of them. We have set those that we can't list at the top of the page. You click on the preferred laser vue line at the top of the page and it will open up to show you all of the extra designs.

    You can click through them and choose whichever one that you like. Once you do so just type in the name of the design in the perferred laser vue space.

    If you get to the point where you get stuck just give us a call at 912-877-4734. We will be more than happy to help you design your custom military ring.

  432. OCS.jpgThe US Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) is located in Fort Benning Georgia and is part of the US Army Infantry school although it is branch immaterial.

    It is a means of rapidly producing qualified Officers in time of need if the situation dictates. It is one of 5 ways that a person can become an Officer in the US Army. Persons who can be selected to attend can come from various backgrounds. They can be enlisted personnel up to the rank of Master Sergeant, can come from the warrant officer ranks,  from other branches of the military, or can be civilians with a college degree who have attended Basic Combat Training (BCT).

    The insignia which is shown at the top of the page is the insignia of the school and it is available for those of you who would like to create a custom OCS military ring. You can purchase it in all of the metal choices that we have available for our military rings. You can pick a different military ring design for the other side of your military ring which quite naturally will correlate with your other military experience.

  433. jagThis is the first post that we have done on the Judge Advocate General's Corps. When you think about the military the first thing that comes to mind is the combat soldier. I have been negligent in posting about some of the combat service support branches of the Army so I want to do more in terms of posting news and information about those branches. The combat arms branches of the Army are glamorous but the combat service support branches are just as vital to our national security.

    Although we don't readily think about the JAG Corps they are present wherever we have soldiers around the globe. The JAG is composed of lawyers whose purpose is to assist commanders and soldiers in legal matters of all types. The JAG also consists of defense lawyers who provide legal counsel for military personnel, and prosecuting attorneys to execute military justice.

    JAG Officers are appointed in a process which is not the same as other military officers. Most have no prior military experience. If a regular officer wishes to become a JAG he or she must be discharged from the military and reappointed. Even though I have neglected to talk about this branch in my blog postings Balfour didn't forget to add custom designs for their military rings for the customers who want to create a custom JAG military ring.

  434. 3 starYou can see why the military ring customers refer to this rank as a three star obviously when you look at the three stars of this rank insignia. The average soldier rarely if ever will see a three star General because they are not found at division level. I know I never have because I spent most of my military career in line units.

    I found out some interesting things that I didn't know about this rank as I began to do the research for this article. First of all there is a finite number of General Officers which can be appointed in any branch of service at any one time.

    This rank is common to the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. It is dependent on position and is a three year appointment. In other words the 3 star can only serve for three years. After that time he has to vacate the position to allow some other two star to move up. He or she must be confirmed by the Senate before serving in the office. I did not know that the rank was temporary until now although under certain circumstances it can be extended. I have never personally known any 3 star Generals although I have seen plenty of 2 star Generals. 

  435. french shipThe Russian Navy is seeking to acquire the newest French built amphibious assault ship to help to shore up its aging fleet and provide increased versatility for its naval fleet.

    The Mistral is able to carry large numbers of personnel and equipment into relatively shallow waters and quickly discharge them to fight the land battle.

    This gives them an offensive ability that they don't presently posses. This is a cause for concern for neighboring countries. Russia wants to buy licenses from France to build several of the ships. The ships can also be used to transport and offload large quantities of military equipment. I don't think that this is any cause for concern to our Navy and our Navy ring customers.

  436. Boeing Tests IED Blasting LaserBoeing is testing a laser device which may be helpful to our military ring customers in Iraq and Afghanistan. The laser has been mounted onto the Avenger and has done well in testing so far.

    It works by directing a laser beam at the IED which causes a slow burning away of the explosive material in the IED. This will be beneficial to our ground forces for several different reasons.

    First and foremost it will give explosive ordinance disposal teams operating in the Middle East a little relief. There are not enough of these teams to meet the demands of disarming IED's because they are so commonly used. When a unit spots an IED it has to pull back, call EOD, and wait for EOD to arrive and disarm the device. This takes up a lot of valuable time and holds the unit up since they can't perform their mission until the IED is removed. The laser will save many hours in time and manpower for our troops. This time will free units up to conduct other missions and thus greatly increase effectiveness.

  437. In what was billed as a book signing tour Sarah Palin visited Fort Bragg NC on November 22nd. I believe that this was really a thinly veiled campaign trip. She will continue on to Ft. Hood TX for her next session.

    Military installations are not supposed to be used for campaign tours but since she is no longer a politician she was able to book the tours. So she is already bending the rules. I wonder how much more will she bend them if she is elected. 

    Her tour provoked some anti Obama sentiment by republican party supporters but in my opinion the military is not the place for this. I understand why it is important for the Armed Services to keep a lid on this type of activity. 

    The Commander in Chief is just that. It dosen't matter whether he or she is a Democrat or Republican. Soldiers are sworn to serve their country regardless of who the president happens to be. When you get people on a military base publicly critisizing the policies of the Commander in Chief you are getting into an area which can cause our country serious problems. I certainly hope that Ms Palin will keep this in mind . As I hope any other presidential hopeful would.

  438. prec munitionPrecision guided munitions are a recent technological advent which takes warfare to a whole new level.

    Precision guided munitions (PGM's) may be smart bombs and missiles, GBU's (guided bomb units) etc. The definition of a PGM is a guided weapon which is capable of hitting a specific target with minimal damage to objects or people who happen to be close to the target. In other words we have taken weapons which were once known as area weapons and turned them into point weapons. They don't just land close to the target and get effects by massive explosions, they get results with direct hits.

    You custom military ring customers from the Operation Desert Storm era may remember the advent of the smart bomb in that war. You military ring customers from Operation Iraqi Freedon know that smart bombs were very widely used at that time. During Desert Storm 10% of the bombs dropped were smart bombs while about 90% were smart bombs during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    One major advantage of guided bombs and missiles is that you get more results with fewer munitions. If you are using bombers to drop bombs you send fewer bombers and their crews into harms way.

    The precision guided bomb dosen't have an internal engine. It is directed by fins or vanes which turh and cause it to change directions. All of my Air Force ring customers who are pilots knoe that the bomb must be dropped close to the target to be able to hit it. The guided missile is powered by an internal engine and may be able to travel long distances to get to its target.

  439. first strikeThis term is used when we refer to nuclear warfare and originated during the cold war. This is the nuclear strategy that both the United States and Russia sought to employ. Many of my younger custom military ring customers may be too young to have heard this term.

    Generally the purpose of a first strike is to destroy your opponents nuclear launch and storage facilities before he can hit you back. The first strike is a surprise attack and must be massive and devastating to be effective. The goal is to destroy his retaliation capabilities to the point that if he does manage to get anything off at all his attack will be weakened to the point of being ineffective.

    Nuclear submarines were an excellent strike weapons system because they could not be easily targeted. Since you can't get a location on them you can't eliminate them.

    Fortunately for all of here at the custom military ring place and for you military ring customers this never happened. I think if nuclear weapons are ever used in the future they will be used selectively to accomplish specific battlefield goals. I sure hope so anyway. 

  440. total warTotal war is a concept that views war as an all encompassing function. The person or government which engages in this concept definitely has a win at all cost mindset. This is the most devastating and destructive type of warfare possible because it consumes everything else in its execution.

    Total war involves utilizing every available asset to fight the war. This includes civilian, and industrial resources. The best way to understand this concept is to view the war as all important with all else existing to support that war effort. This is the defensive side of total warfare. As you Vietnam War ring customers know, the Viet Cong would not hesitate to sacrifice women and children in their war effort.

    We Operation Desert Storm ring customers know how Saddam Hussein leaked oil into the Persian Gulf to deny the Marines access to an amphibious assault.

    Those of you who are Iraqi Freedom ring and Enduring Freedom ring customers know how terrorists don't mind using innocents as human shields. It dosen't bother them one bit to kill innocents.

    The most prolific incident of total war in American history happened during the US Civil war when General Sherman marched through the South destroying absolutely everything in his path.

  441. In a nutshell this war was started by a whole bunch of people who just went crazy at the same time. You can probably think of World WarII as a whole bunch of different conflicts that kind of merged into one gigantic war. I have had the opportunity to meet several WWII Military ring customers in my day, but if there are many more of you out there please speak up. Most of my military ring customers come from a later era. 

    WWII was known as a global military conflict where most of the nations of the world ended up being aligned in one of 2 opposing alliances, the Axis powers and the Allies. There were over 100 million personnel mobilized for the war, and at the end there were over 70 million KIA's which were mostly civilian. This war was the epitome of a total was because the economies and resources of many countries were tied up in it.

    I'm sure that all of my custom military ring customers are aware of Hitlers invasion of Poland in his quest for world dominance. This brought most of the other European countries into the war. They knew that they had to band together in order to not be conquered.

    Japan and China had their own thing going on because Japan was also seeking world domination. Their attack on Pearl Harbor finally brought the US into the war. Thats not all folks. Italy was attempting to subjugate Ethiopia under Mussolini also. Since everybody was fighting anyway each country just got in where they fit in. I don't know what was in the coffee that day but it was definitely stronger than 151 rum. 

  442. Pershing II.jpgThe Pershing II was a solid fueled, 2 stage, medium range nuclear ballistic missile which was employed by the US Army in Europe during the cold war.

    Although no longer in use this missile was used as a deterrent to Warsaw pact countries during the cold war. It was a theater level tactical nuclear missile which was employed by the US Army Field Artillery ring customers. All of you custom military ring customers who served during the 70's and 80's should be familiar with this weapon.

    I was an artilleryman but my specialty was cannon artillery. Pershing missilemen would only be stationed in one of two places in the world during their era. Those places were Germany and Fort Sill Oklahoma.

    During that time the expected threat of war was a Russian attack through Europe. These missiles were employed as a deterrent because they told the Russians that we would go nuclear if we had to. I had a custom military ring customer who was a Pershing missleman tell me that back when Jimmy Carter was president we came almost to the point of launch against the Soviet Union.

  443. damage controlDamage control is the term that our custom Navy ring customers, and our Coast Guard ring customers are more familiar with.

    Damage control refers to the actions taken by the ships crew to prevent the ship from sinking and may be one or a combination of many possibly actions. Damage control actions are normally temporary fixes to the major problems. Submariners are very familiar with this term as it is probably more critical for them, to get damage problems quickly resolved.

    The ships engineers will eventually perform a permanent fix but the initial goal is to prevent the ship from sinking. There are many ways for the crew to repair a leak or fix a problem. Most of these include attaching metal bands or strips, adhesives, and using plugs.

    Have you ever seen the WWII movies where ships had watertight doors that always had to be closed in time of war. This effectively compartmentalizes the ship and prevents the water from spreading throughout the ship. Our submariners are wel aware of the importance of compartmentalization of the sub and how it can help to keep it from sinking. 

  444. Seal of the US Merchant MarineNow here is a post for all of my custom US Navy ring personnel. I had to research this one before I wrote about it but I have enough for the uninitiated. I have heard of the Merchant Marines but I really did not understand what they were until I studied for this post. Now the military ring man can impart some information to you. 

    The Merchant marines consists of the fleet of US civilian owned merchant vessels which are used to transport goods and services on our nations waterways.

    During wartime they are converted to an auxilary to the US Navy which makes the mariners servicemen. They may be required to wear uniforms during time of war although they wouldn't wear the same uniforms as regular sailors. There will be some differences.

    There are approximately 465 ships and 69,000 personnel in the Merchant Marines. I remember times when we were deployed to various places from here. Merchant marine vessels transported the majority of our equipment to the middle east.

  445. fratricideThe term friendly fire refers to incidents where combatants accidently light up their own forces. It can be small arms fire, missiles, artillery, or bombs. These incidents can occur during operations by all branches of service. All Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps custom military ring customers are familiar with the meaning of this term.

    I have personally had an incident where I almost called an air strike on friendly soldiers (in training). The pilot who was to drop the bombs was alert enough to see that the situation on the ground didn't look like it should and abort the mission.

    The problem is that in war everyone and everything is going 1000 miles an hour in all directions. Friendly forces are engrossed and involved with the enemy so many times they don't know their exact location. The battlefield is covered with smoke most of the time so the obscure tank that you see which is not in the place where it should be might be one of yours who has chased someone, or is being chased.

    All of my aviation ring customers know that when they are called on they do not know exactly where ground forces are located. They have to go with the information that the observer gives them.

    My forward observer ring customers know that many times when a target is called in by a person in trouble who dosen't normally call for fire support he can easily get the coordinates wrong. If you can't see what he is looking at you can't verify the information.

  446. There is a growing concern about al- Shabab terrorist camps which are growing in membership in Somalia. The camps are training recruits from all over the world to include many American Somalis. Many naturalized Somali Americans are training in these camps.

    The recruits are fed a steady diet of anti-US rhetoric and even use pictures of president Obama for target practice. This definitely is not good news for all of you custom military ring customers because it suggests the possibility of another place to fight terrorists.

    Those of you who are Iraqi Freedom ring and Enduring Freedom ring customers are aware of the ramifications of this already.

    The problem in Somalia are the same as in Afghanistan. The Somali government is weak and only has control of a few blocks of the city of Mogadishu. I think we need to reconsider our goals in this war on terror. There is no way that we can wipe out terrorism worldwide. Maybe we need to conserve our manpower and just use technology to search for and eliminate known operatives. Maybe it would be better if we concentrated more on keeping terrorists from entering our country.

  447. Well this is for all of you Desert Storm ring customers and the rest of you custom military ring customers who had to deal with Saddam Hussein in one form or another. The Saddam channel airs throughout the Middle East just for you.

    No one really knows who funds this channel or where it is aired from but Mohammed Jarboua who resides in Damascus Syria claims to be the chairman. He is not telling what he knows so we may never know the truth. Jarboua claims that it is aired in Europe but there are all kinds of rumors out there. Personally I think that it is being aired from either Iraq or Syria but I don't have any evidence to back that up.

    I just see it as a weak form of anti US propaganda which is probably not going to have the desired effect on the Iraqi population although sentiments seem to be split along party lines. The Sunni sect may tolerate the program since this was Saddam's sect, and the Shiites are more or less opposed to it. Personally I can't see why anyone would want to resurrect the memory of Saddam Hussein and I,m sure that all of my fellow military ring customers feel the same way.

  448. Israel Edges Closer to Iran StrikeI may be wrong but I think that they probably will. Unless the US can talk them out of it there is no way that they can not afford to attack. If I am I'm sure that some of my custom military ring customers will straighten me out. I think that there is little doubt that they will feel as though they have to. There are mulitple problems with this situation which the Israelis can't ignore.

    The biggest problem now is the Iranians are planning to purchase the Russian made S-300 SAM missile. The S-300 is the newest Russian SAM and if the Iranians get their hands on them they would give Israeli aircraft major problems. Israel may feel that a preemptive strike is necessary in order to insure its own survival.

    You Air Force ring customers are familiar with all of the nuances that this presents. The S-300 is a long range SAM and will track a jet down and turn with it until it makes contact. It is nearly impossible for a jet to evade this new missile once it has been targeted.

    In addition the Iranians are getting more defiant since the secret nuclear site at Qom has been discovered. On top of this the Israelis are surrounded by enemies on all sides. They may feel as if they must act quickly to keep from being destroyed.

  449. paratrooperThe body of a paratrooper who was missing in Afghanistan has finally been found. Sergeant Brandon Islip went missing on November 4th when he and SPC Benjamin Sherman were swept downcurrent in one of the region's fast moving rivers. The soldiers from the 82nd Airborne division were attempting to recover supplies from an air drop when they either fell into the river or entered it to recover some of the supplies. I'm not at all certain that this is what happened but it seems to be the most plausible explanation.

    We created a post on this story recently and are following up now with the conclusion to the matter. Evidently an Afghan citizen witnessed the accident and reported it. Intensive searches began and the body of SPC Sherman was recovered on November 10th. Another Afghan citizen evidently spotted the body of SGT  Islip in the Bala Murgahab river weeks later. His body was subsequently recovered after a search of the area. We send our condolences to all of the 82nd Airborne soldiers who are military ring customers who may have known these soldiers. 

  450. The key words here are the same that I have said again and again "WATCH CHINA". spy satelliteIn what could be a test of the resolve of the Obama administration the Chinese have declared that military operations in space are inevitable. This thinly veiled threat gives a glimpse of what the real intentions of the Chinese are. Some of you custom military ring customers will disagree with me I'm sure but there is no doubt in my military mind that the Chinese intend to dominate the world with their military manpower and might. This is evident by the tremendous military buildup and force modernization that they have recently initiated. I think that they want to take advantage of the sheer size and power of a new military machine to bully the world into submission. You custom military ring customers who follow this blog may be prone to agreeing with me.

    I have done several posts in the past on this very same subject. The thing that really concerns me the most is the increasing hostility in their rhetoric. They are not doing so much sword rattling for nothing.

    If this last statement and the recent anti satellite technology that they are testing is a ruse (which I doubt) the Obama administration probably should not respond  in any overt manner, but thet definitely need to stay on top of the situation. I know that we have recognized the need to get more satellites into position to keep an eye on China. We should do this with all haste.

  451. The Pakistani government is claiming to have good success in its offensive against the Taliban. The purpose of the offensive is to eliminate Taliban strongholds in the country. This offensive is aimed at pushing the Taliban out of the country but the problem is that the government has never had much control over these areas anyway. My question is, what will happen when the Army leaves if they are successful at expelling the Taliban. The next question is the question of mixed loyalties in the Pakastani Army.

    The offensive is being conducted in the Waziristan province which is a Taliban stronghold. These type of local military offensives are what it will take to help to get our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers out of Afghanistan and back home. The Afghan army will face the same problem of maintaining control of the enemy strongholds once they have been cleared. This is a problem once again because these areas have always been lawless.

    I'm sure that our government is doing all that it can to prop up the governments of Afghanistan and Iraq. It is vital to our success that these governments overcome the corruption which is so rampant and establish internal order. Our custom military ring customers perform so many different functions in serving our country during these conflicts that the scope of the operation is almost impossible to fanthom.   

  452. Israel Edges Closer to Iran StrikeI may be wrong but I think certain that they probably will unless the US can talk them out of it. I have the feeling that we have probably talked them out of a whole lot of things in the past that the world knows nothing about. If I am wrong I'm sure that some of my custom military ring customers will straighten me out. I think that there is little doubt that they feel as though they have no choice but to bomb these sites before Iran can attack them. There are mulitple problems with this situation which the Israelis can't ignore and they really can't afford to assume that the Iranians will do the right thing.

    The biggest problem now is the Iranians attempt to purchase Russian made S-300 SAM missiles. the S-300 is the newest Russian SAM and if the Iranians get their hands on them they would give Israeli aircraft major problems. This sets the stage for a preemptive strike by Israel.

    You Air Force ring customers are familiar with all of the nuances that this presents. The S-300 is a long range SAM and will track a jet down and turn with it until it makes contact. It is nearly impossible for a jet to evade this new missile once it has been targeted.

    In addition the Iranians are getting more defiant since the secret nuclear site at Qom has been discovered. On top of this the Israelis are surrounded by enemies on all sides. They may feel as if they must act quickly to keep from being destroyed.

  453. The Navy Cross has been awarded to Lance Cpl Joshua Mooi for his actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom  on November 16th 2005. If you were to read the account of the battle in which he earned this award I'm sure that you will see that it is well deserved. The custom military ring is one way to preserve memories of special events such as this one.

    I read the entire account of the firefight that the Marines were involved in and to say the least it was quite intense. We wouldn't be able to tell every detail of the story on a custom military ring but we would be able to give a summary.

    Cpl Mooi's unit was clearing farmhouses in support of Operation Steel Curtain when the events took place. They had cleared most of the farmhouses when they came upon a group of about 2 dozen insurgents in the last house. The insurgents had prepared well fortified positions within the house while they waited on the Marines. They had put portholes in the walls of the farmhouse and were well supplied with ammunition and grenades. This was a well orchestrated ambush by the insurgents.They had obviously taken a lot of time preparing. Our Operation Iraqi Freedom customers are very familiar with this terrorist tactic.

    Cpl Mooi had to make many trips across open territory to save several wounded Marines and to fight the enemy. His actions no doubt saved the lives of many of his comrades. This Marine's actions certainly honor the reputation of the Corps. All of you USMC ring customers should be proud of the way that he represented.

    2nd Lieutenant Donald McGlothlin was killed in the battle when he apparently dived on a grenade to save the lives of several of his Marines. I must say that the Marines gave a good account of themselves. A special standing shout out goes to the Lieutenant. He gave it all. There is no more that he could possibly done. America you should be proud of the Marines who fight for your freedom.

    All Operation Iraqi Freedom ring customers should read the account of this story because I just can't do it justice with this short post. When you read it you will be surprised and amazed at the heroic actions or our custom military ring customers.

  454. Oldest Female Marine Laid to RestMiriam Cohen who was the oldest female Marine was finally laid to rest recently. Personally I see this as a dubious distinction and a position of honor for MS Cohen. She enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 at the age of 35. She passed away on Veteran's Day which was a fitting memorial to the life that she lived. She continued to help out other veterans as long as she possibly could. She would be seen even when she was in her 90's assisting other veterans. Thats some serious dedication for you.

    Ms Cohen was a veteran of both the Korean War and World WarII. Her service to her country did not end with the wars it only ended with her death.

    The life of this Marine should be a testament to all of my Marine Corps ring customers out there. In my mind she represented the epitome if what a Marine should be. The Corps was obviously the focus of her life. If you are going to be devoted to a cause you should live for it with all of your heart.

  455. oil spillThis oil spill was the worst in history. It happened during Operation Desert Storm and every Operation Desert Storm ring customer is aware of the details. Origionally we thought that Saddam Hussein had caused the spill out of spite but we found out that he did indeed have a plan

    This spill was caused by the Iraqi Army when they opened some valves at  several oil refineries, and dumped the content of several oil tankers. It was estimated that anywhere from 42 to 462 million gallons of oil were dumped into the Persian Gulf. Now get this. The spill was 101 miles long, 42 miles wide, and 5 inches deep. Thats a whole bunch of oil. Saddam Hussein did it to foil a perceived amphibious assault by US Marines.

    1 million barrels of oil were recovered from the spill, 2 to 3 million barrels washed ashore, and an estimated 6 to 10 million barrels evaporated. Thats a whole bunch of wasted money. Fortunately the spill was gotten under control before it could do a whole lot of environmental damage

  456. force multiplicationForce Multiplication refers to the military tactic of combining resources to give an exponentially greater advantage. It will boost the power of a small force to that of a much larger force. It is a very effective tactic when you have limited manpower resources but need to get a lot done.

    A good example of this is my Special Forces ring customers. Their job normally is to go into an area and motivate, train, and equip the locals to fight. So you take a small Special Forces team and give them a while. They will turn the locals into an Army which greatly multiplies their numerical value. Do you remenber when Turkey denied the use of their land and air space to us during Operation Iraqi Freedom. When they did this General Franks couldn't use the 4th Infantry Division to attack from the North as he had planned. His solution was to use Special Forces in the region to train the indigenous Kurds to attack. It worked out for him as the Special Forces troops were able to put the attack together with the Kurds executing it. This was much more effective for the small number of troops which we had in the area.

    Other things that can be used as force multipliers are; obstacles, weather, terrain, weapons of mass destruction, smart bombs, and stealth weapons. Each one of these can greatly increase the effects of a relatively small force.

  457. occupationThe military occupation is the next step after the invasion. Thse are terms which apply to a country hostile to the country that it controls. An occupation has occurred when the hostile army has control and authority over a territory. An occupation is not necessarily a military goernment in that the the occupying Army has no control whatsoever over the area that it dos not physically occupy. This is almost the same as the Afghan government which seems to have no control over the area outside of Kabul.

    According to the laws of war an occupation only includes the physical area that the hostile force occupies. So being occupied and governed are two different things.

    Sometimes we attack or conduct raids with no intent whatsoever of occupying. Examples of this may be hostage rescues and attacks on personnel or facilities which are deemed to be a threat. A prime example of a military occupation is our present situation in Afghanistan. A military occupation is one of the different type of events that you can use a custom military ring to commemorate. Many of my operation Iraqi Freedom and enduring Freedom Ring customers have already done so. 

  458. The definition of this term is a deliberate action aimed at weakening your enemy or seting him up to fail. In most cases when this happens during a war the saboteur is not necessarily military. Many times acts of sabotage are committed by civilians sympathetic to a cause or who are members of a resistance movement.

    The word originates from the Netherlands from when workers would throw their sabots (wooden shoes) into the cogs of textile looms to break them because they feared that they would eliminate their jobs.

    Do you remember the show called Hogan's Heroes? They were successful at committing many acts of sabotage.

    The aim of sabotage is not to necessarily to kill your enemy but to slow him down or make it difficult for him to do his job. As many of our custom military ring customers may already know the targets of sabotage won't necessarily be military targets. They are more often industrial or commercial. They will however be targets that will have an influence on the military operations of the enemy.

  459. mortarsEven though we are only mentioning bombs and artillery here this is an all inclusive effort to improve accuracy at all levels of command and with all military weapons. The mandate from the military is to reduce civilian casualties in Afghanistan. The reason for this is that the Taliban fighters will get as close as they can to innocent civilians touse them as human shields.

     Bombs and artillery are not necessarily designed to kill by direct hits although they certainly can and will. Each bomb dropped and each artillery shell lobbed at the enemy has what is called a CEP or circular area of probability. This means that when fired at or dropped on a target even in the best conditions they will not necessarily hit it but will land in close proximity to it. Just getting close is usually good enough to get significant damage from the blast and shrapnell. Mortars have a wider CEP because they have such a high trajectory. The mortar shell flies so high that it is subjected to more factors like wind, air temperature, etc. which influence where it will land before it hits the ground. 

    Most of the error caused when artillery is used are caused by inaccurate coordinates given by the forward observer. The FO has to be extremely careful to identify the right target and to get its location exactly right. Sometimes crew error is the cause of mishaps but believe it or not this is fairly rare. A good Fire Direction Center and a Good Forward Observer can get the artillery to land close to the target without collateral damage.

  460. william o darbyGeneral William Orlando Darby is the man who started the movement that led to the founding of the US Army Rangers. He entered the Army in 1933 as a Second Lieutenant and later in his career he trained with and studied the British Commandos. This gave him the inspiration for his commando unit which was initially known as Darby's Rangers. Darby's Rangers eventually became the present day US Army Rangers.

    General Darby was actually a Colonel at the time of his death but was promoted to General posthumusly. I know for a fact that any and all of my customers who purchase Army Ranger rings are intimate with general Darby's history. He is well respected and honored in the Ranger community.

  461. viet congWe have all heard this term when it comes to the Vietnam war and all who are qualified to wear the Vietnam Veterans ring can educate you to the real deal on who they were. They were the dreaded Vietnamese people who were indigenous to South Vietnam who were not particulary happy about our being there.

    The Viet Cong were members of the political party known as the National Liberation Front. This force resided in South Vietnam but were sympathetic to the political ideals of the North.

    The words Viet Cong are a shortened form of the words Vietnam communist. The Viet Cong consisted of guerilla units, regular army units, and villagers who were not very well organized, armed. or equipped. One thing that I have is say is that they were tough as nails. I din't know exactly how much they were in league with the North Vietnamese Army but I do know that they had 3 classes of operatives. The guerilla fighters who were a part of that organization, a regular Army, and civillian villagers who were sympathetic to the cause. Some of them gave help in various ways and some would fight with or for the Viet Cong. 

  462. commandosWhen I use the word "Commando" I apply it to all of my custom military ring customers who are special operations soldiers and even to infantry units or other small units set up for limited specific missions. Commando units may be infantry recon units, paratroopers, force recon, SEALs, rangers, and even sappers. 

    The military use of the word generally refers to light infantry troops used to attack conventional targets, used in raids or ambushes, counterterrorism. reconnaissance, and other operations.

    The first people who come to mind are US Army Rangers. In my mind they are commandos in the purest form of the word. They are asociated with small unit offensive operations and patrols. Although some commandos like US Special Forces are used quite differently they still fill the bill of the commando clasification. All of our commandoes deserve our undying respect. We should keep in mind that they face a greater chance of being killed in action than the regular soldier. They are not in it for prestige, but for service.  

  463. occupationThe military occupation is the next step after the invasion. Once the invading Army has gained a foothold the land that it controls is called occupied territory.According to the laws of war an occupation only includes the physical area that the hostile force occupies. So being occupied and governed are two different things. Occupation is only the control over a specific piece of ground.

    Sometimes we attack or conduct raids with no intent whatsoever of occupying. Examples of this may be hostage rescues and attacks on personnel or facilities which are deemed to be a threat. A prime example of a military occupation is our present situation in Afghanistan. A military occupation is one of the different type of events that you can use a custom military ring to commemorate. Many of my operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom ring customers have already done so. 

  464. resistanceA resistance movement is a group of people in a country which has been occupied who are dedicated to fighting against the occupying force. The resistance may be by acts of violence or acts of sabotage. The resistors are usually fighting in the defense of their homeland so they have everything to lose if they are defeated. Since they have little inherent power sometimes the resistance is passive. 

    We have encountered much resistance during our conduct of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. This has come in many shapes and forms. The resistor may refuse to answer questions or give information, he or she may give critical information or assistance to the enemy, or even take up arms and actively fight against that enemy.

    I think that many of my Operation Iraqi Freedom ring people would agree that the resistance that we met was from largely misguided civilians. It is not a good thing to see your country invaded by foriegners and the natural tendency for anyone would be to resist. I think that the resistance that we met in Iraq has a large influence on our policies in Afghanistan.

  465. guerillasThe term "Guerilla Warfare is derived from a Spanish term which means "little war." In guerilla warfare a small outnumbered, and ill equipped group of people have to use irregular tactics to fight a larger military force sometimes this can be done quite successfully. A guerilla force often wins by attrition. They eventually wear the larger opponent down. Since they can never be totally wiped out they have a chance to win as long as they remain committed to the war. Since their country is the one invaded they will not quit the fight.

    Guerillas must be as unconventional as possible because they can not defeat their enemy in a head to head conflict. Sometimes when you watch a football game on TV you will see a weaker team use trick plays and deception to try to score because they know that they are not strong enough to win otherwise.

    The biggest weakness that a large army has is their predictability. They must operate all things according to a rigid protocol in order for anything to work. The guerilla force will take advantage of this if they know what they are doing. They can plan their actions on the scripted response that the enemy will make to any attack or action against it. This is the kind of warfare that our Vietnam Veterans ring customers faced in the Vietnam war. It required us to come up with different tactics to try to combat guerilla warfare. This was frustrating to our soldiers because the hit and run tactics of the guerillas caused casualties that we couldn't reciprocate.

  466. Here's a new twist for our custom military ring posts. Our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen have to be able to do a whole lot more than fight. The new breed of soldier knows how to use his mind and improvise. He can turn defeat into victory if he gets the opportunity. Thats what modern training is all about. As an Army officer I was often overworked and understaffed. I learned early to rely on people and to give them room to solve some of the day to day problems that we encountered.

    This is what I think seperates the winners from the losers in war. The real winner will find a way to prevail. He dosen't have to be the strongest. He has to have the most resolve. He also has to be able to think under pressure. I remember when I was younger. When I competed in sports I would rely on my physical strength and coordination. As I got older I began to lose the edge. Finally I had lost it altogether. I had to leard how to use my mind. I learned how to intimidate my opponent. If I couldn't make him fearful I would play on his temper and make him angry. This worked but you had to be careful because it was dangerous.

    At this point in my life I don't have to try to intimidate people. I just rely on intelligence and experience. So must it be with our Armed Forces.

  467. force multiplicationForce Multiplication refers to the military tactic of combining resources to give an exponentially greater advantage. It will boost the power of a small force to that of a much larger force. Any military has to be intelligent and concious of any tools and opportunities that you have to do so.

    A good example of this is my special forces military ring customers. Their job normally is to go into an area and motivate, train, and equip the locals to fight. So you take a small Special Forces team and give them a while. They will turn the locals into an Army which greatly multiplies their numerical value. Do you remenber when Turkey denied the use of their land and air space to us during Operation Iraqi Freedom. When they did this General Franks couldn't use the 4th Infantry Division to attack from the North as he had planned. His solution was to use Special Forces in the region to train the indigenous Kurds to attack. It worked out for him as the Special Forces troops were able to put the attack together with the Kurds executing it. This was much more effective for the small number of troops which we had in the area.

    Other things that can be used as force multipliers are; obstacles, weather, terrain, weapons of mass destruction, smart bombs, and stealth weapons. Each one of these can greatly increase the effects of a relatively small force.

  468. Ali al- Marri is a terrorist who has admitted to undergoing terrorist training in al-Qaeda camps and knowing the 9-11 terrorists. He will soon be sentenced for his terrorist acts. We all know that when we got caught at something we always breathed a sigh of relief for the stuff that we didn't get caught at. Do you get my drift?

    Anyway the kicker is this: Since he has served 5 years in a Navy Brig before being charged his lawyers want him to be released for time served. Now I'll tell you like my computer security system told me the other day. There are multiple problems. First of all why should he be allowed to live? Why should he ever get out of jail? I have no doubt in my military mind as do all of us here at the military ring factory that this man will continue to try to kill as many Americans as he possibly can if and when he gets out. Do you have any doubt in your mind? Are we tracking? Do you understand where I'm coming from? If his past actions contributed in any way to the death of 1 American he needs to die. Period. End of story.

    We military ring people will certainly keep track of this one and we will notify you of what we find out.

  469. oil spillThis oil spill was the biggest in history. It happened during Operation Desert Storm and every Operation Desert Storm ring customer is aware of the details.

    This spill was caused by Saddam Hussein when he ordered the Iraqi Army to open some valves at  several oil refineries.They also damaged some oil tankers which led to the subsequent discharge of a vast amount of oil into the Persian Gulf. It was estimated that anywhere from 42 to 462 million gallons of oil were dumped into the Gulf. Now get this. The spill was 101 miles long, 42 miles wide, and 5 inches deep. Thats a whole bunch of oil. When it happened I thought that Saddam hussein did it out of spite but it is believed that he ordered it to foil a perceived amphibious assault by US Marines.

    1 million barrels of oil were recovered from the spill, 2 to 3 million barrels washed ashore, and an estimated 6 to 10 million barrels evaporated. Thats a whole bunch of wasted money. Fortunately the spill was gotten under control before it could do a whole lot of environmental damage.

  470. bombingA bombing in Peshawar Afghanistan recently resulted in the deaths of 93 people who were mostly women and children. The attack occurred at the same time that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in the country, but I don't think that it was aimed at her. The intent seems to be to retaliate for the government offensive which must be putting a serious hurt on insurgents. The attack was designed to kill women and children with the ultimate intent being to kill the resolve of the Afghan army to fight the offensive.

    These fanatics try to claim a higher cause for slaughtering innocent people. Personally I don't see it but I'll keep my thoughts to myself. I certainly hope that this new US offensive does the trick. To all of my Enduring Freedom ring customers I wish you well.

  471. afghanOur government has just finished a round of careful evaluation of new war strategy in Afghanistan. They wargammed each scenario which was suggested for action to try to figure out all of the possible pitfalls and strengths of each. At least this administration is taking a measured, even, intelligent, approach to solving the problem. President Obama did announce that the mission would be evaluated and I believe that this is part of the process. We need to redefine our mission there and make sure that we don't waste lives and resources unnecessarily.

    Any new strategy will have to employ the Afghan forces to the fullest. The widespread corruption in the Afghan government is a big problem. The Afghan government needs to win the hearts and minds of the people before they can establish firm control. This is one of the things that our government is pressing for before we commit extra resources. Once we retake Taliban and al-Qaeda strongholds the Afghans must be able to maintain control in order to realize victory.

    We will see what the future holds for our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers. We wish you the best during your time of service. Please feel free to let us know of any changes in the situation.   

  472. combat

    I am of the opinion that maybe a military draft wouldn't hurt this country. It might make some of our citizens appreciate the simple things in life. The garbage and food that we throw out every day would be a treasure for people in many third world countries. A half rotten cucumber, a half rotten tomato, and a crust of bread is a meal fit for a king in many other countries. If you had to spend an entire summer in the Arabian desert where the temperature gets into the 140's you will certainly appreciate a glass of cold water.

    Maybe some of our young generation (and older) would appreciate a 40 hour work week if they had to work for 48 to 72 hours straight with only 2 to 3 hours of sleep while being constantly harrassed by enemy soldiers the entire time. This was not war. It was during each of many training exercises at the National training center in California.

    A day in the office when the heat or AC is not working will not seem so bad after a week of sleeping on the ground on top of the ice while being hungry, funky, tired, cold, smelly, dirty, scared, and sleepy at the same time. Did I mention COLD. I mean FREEZING COLD!!! These are the memories that my military ring evoke whenever I look at it.

    For all of the young gansters who want to be hard, live the life of a combat soldier and then I will be impressed. Don't try to stare me down because I won't play that game with you. Earn your combat soldiers ring and combat pay then come and talk to me. Learn this type of discipline and you will impress the socks off of me.

    To those prisoners who live in the tent city in Arizona I say big deal. I have slept on the ground in a hole for months so I have no sympathy for you having to sleep in a tent. My sentence was for service to my country and not for an infraction of the law.

    One thing that I have learned from the military is that even the most disobedient person becomes a tame puppy when his life is on the line. The fear of dying will make you obey any order given. The toughest hardest to handle soldier in peacetime will hang onto every word that you tell him in war. He will follow orders to the letter because he knows that he needs to do the right thing to live. Maybe some of us should be deprived of the finer things in life before we learn to appreciate it. Every time that I look at my custom military ring it brings back memories of the time that I served.

  473. Our new commander in chief is in the process of deciding what to do about committing extra forces to the fight in Afghanistan. The big worry is that when we retake territory will Afghan forces have the gumption to hold it. Also the locals are losing all faith in the Afghan government because of the corruption.

     

    If we commit extra troops they will secure ground and areas under Taliban control. Thats not the problem. The problem is corruption in the Afghan government. Right now Americans don't know who the enemy is half of the time. There have been times when American soldiers have been fired on by their Afghan escorts during missions.

     

    There were some problems in the recent presidential election. The official vote shows Karzai winning but there is much evidence of the election being rigged. The problem that this presents to the US is that if there are two people claiming to be president this creates an unstable atmosphere which definitely won't help us fight the Taliban. According to our estimates Mr Karzai would still win a runoff but he needs to take positive action to legitimize his presidency before we can help him. The US wants him to take some kind of action to smooth things out before we begin to committ troops. If any of my Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers know more about the story please let us know. 

  474. jsa

    If you are like me you probably can remember many humorous times in the military. Unfortinately you can't put every one of these memories on your custom military ring but every time I look at my military ring it brings back memories

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    This story is an event which happened while I was stationed in the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. We spent a lot of time there in the field and this was one of those times. We were having a command and staff meeting one night where we were geeting our marching orders for the next day.

    At the end of this staff meeting whoever was speaking warned all commanders of a General Officer who would fly around the area in a helicopter and drop in on units unexpectedly. The warning went something like this, "General Smith will be flying around and he has been known to pop up unexpectedely in unit locations at any time. Well one person who didn't hear piped up with the, "What did you say?"

     

    The answer, given by another and accepted by all was; "There's a bunch of bull---t flying around and it just might land anywhere.   

  475. rings-photos-039.jpgIf you are a military mom we have you covered also with the military rings that we offer. During times of deployment I have seen many moms come here to spend the last few days of their son's or daughters time with them before they deploy to go to war. I have often found myself serving as an informal counselor to many of our mothers when I saw the worried looks on their faces. I would often ask them about the job that their son or daughter had and reassure them based on my knowledge of the military.

    Unfortunately I have also met many moms who have lost their son in war. It is not a good sight to see a mother whose child has passed from this life before she has. Many of these mothers have really encouraged me with their strength. I remember one mother who was telling me that her son told her before he went to war that he wouldn't come home alive.

    During these times many mothers want to purchase something to remind them of their loved one. They ask for flags, license plates, plaques, etc. Well we want you moms to know that we have enough custom design work available for you to use to create a military moms ring. If you need assistance in the design of this ring don't hesitate to call us at 912-877-4734.

  476. atc

    I don't think that you need me to tell you that this is a job which requires special personality characteristics to perform successfully. The air traffic controller is responsible for the safety of aircraft while they are in his or her corridor of operations. This is a job which requires focus and attention to detail. This job is one of the most stressful jobs that you can have because of the intense responsibilities which are inherent to it.

    The controller must be able to quickly solve problems concerning math and space computations. He or she must have an excellent memory, and at the same time be able to process information in a situation which is changing continuously. The successful controller must be able to extract critical information from pilots in critical situations and must be able to make a specific impression on the mind of the person that he or she is communicating with in order to get a point across.

    The air traffic controller's ring is one of the many possibilities that we help you to create. We haven't mentioned it yet in this blog, but we probably should have. There are so many possibilities available that it is almost impossible to name them all. If you need help designing your air traffic controller's ring don't hesitate to contact us.

  477. rings-photos-006.jpg

    Each military man or woman has their own individual story to tell. He or She may have been a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine, but there are so many other designations within each area of service that the possibilities for you to use in creating your own specialty jewelry are limitless. Each one of you has your own story to tell. You may have served in the Sinai, or at GITMO. There are fuel handlers, etc. in both places. 

    Each military ring tells a unique story for the individual who creates it. We want you to be able use your specialty military ring to tell the story of your service to your country regardless of the place, unit, or conflict that you were involved with. Even if you served in an MOS which didn't cause you to be deployed we can still service you.

    Whether you want to create a WWII Veterans ring, a Vietnam Veteran's ring, or an Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans ring we try to give you all of the materials that you need to do so. We even have designs that are not military that you can use to create a Government Service ring or Government Retirement ring to tell the story of your employment with the Federal Government. There are so many different stories to tell that a generic pre made ring just won't do it. We have done everything in our power to give you every possible option that we can so that you will have the tools available to create a ring to tell your own story.

  478. dick

    I had noticed that you would never hear a former President or VP ctiticize a sitting President or VP. I never heard George Bush criticize the Clinton administration when his administration took over even though someone had gone as far as to remove the "W"'s from the typewriters etc. I always thought that it was a real class act among our nations leaders. Well Mr Cheney as changed that precedent and to be honest I hope that none of the other past Presidents or Vice Presidents follow his example.

     Mr Cheney has certainly set a new precedent on this one as he has fired several shots at the Obama administration from his position on the outside looking in. He and Newt Gingrich apparently feel that our sitting president is being indecisive because he is taking so much time to weigh his options on how to proceed with  the war in Afghanistan. Now if I felt this way I would agree with him but I don't see President Obama as indecisive at all. Not when I look at the quick and drastic steps that he took to save our economy which somehow got totally jacked up while Mr Cheney was in office.

    This is the custom military ring mans perception. You can take it or leave it. I feel that our president is being as careful as he can about comitting soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines to fight and possibly die in a foriegn country. As a former soldier and war veteran I can appreciate that and I'm sure that there are others who do also. Our mission is not to rule Afghanistan and impose our values on them but to neutralize al-Qaeda. We can't destroy them. We can't make them want to be like us. To be honest I think that al-Qaeda has already been neutralized. When was the last time that they were able to launch a terror attack on American soil?

  479. United States Department of the Navy Seal.svgOctober 13th marked the anniversary of the United States Navy. The Navy was founded by the Continental Congress in 1775. Presently it has almost half a million sailors on active and reserve duty. Our Navy is the largest and best in  the world with the largest carrier fleet in the world, has almost 300 ships in active service, and over 3,700 aircraft in service. 
    Our Navy is currently conducting numerous and varied missions around the globe ranging from everything from showing force to humanitatian missions. The technology that it posses can reach from the edge of outer space down to the bottom of the ocean and everything in between. It can conduct prolonged and sustained operations and packs a serious punch through the use of carrier groups and can project power on the ground thru the Marine Corps, and SEALs.
    The Navy Seal is one of the many side panel designs that we have available which can be used to create a Navy Commemorative Ring. The dates or years since its founding would be ideal if written above the seal. 
  480. USS Freedom to Deploy Early

    The USS Freedom represents a new day in Navy technology. It is one of the new class of ships called littoral combat shjips (LCS). This ship will be deployed 2 years ahead of schedule. The Navy feels that the capabilities of this ship and current mission requirements warrant the early deployment.

    I think that the Freedom will be a good weapon in the fight to stop international piracy. It has more speed and stealth than anything else in the ocean. It's obvious that we have to step it up to the next level in order to effectively deal with this threat, I believe that we can contain it but it is too lucrative a business for the pirates for us to be able to stop completely.

    The accelerated schedule will probably cause some minor problems for the crew but they will be able to work through them. The USS Freedom will certainly be a force multiplier with all of the technology that it brings to the table. We do offer a Freedom US Navy ring as one of our products but it is not named after the USS Freedom.

  481. rings-photos-011.jpgThis term refers to all offices of the United States Department of Defense which have the specific job of dealing with the media and local communities when it comes to military matters.  I look at these personnel as translators because they have the job of conveying the understanding to the public of exactly what the military is up to. This is also important because it is a way of maintaining good will with the community. The military by its  nature must be different so sometimes it is not understood by the public.

    One unique thing about the Public Affairs Office is that it is staffed by both military personnel and civilians under the leadership of a Public Affairs Officer. So if you are a civilian working in a Public Affairs Office you can design a Public Affairs Office Ring to tell the story of your government service. The side panel design is available and you can choose from a number of other options for the rest of your customization.

    Whenever you watch the news and you see a military person explaining maneuvers or deployments that person is the Public Affairs Officer.

  482.  We want to take this time to recognizt the ladies who serve in the US Coast Guard with our Ladies Freedom Coast Guard Ring. You are fewer in number than the other branches but you are not forgotten. Thank you for your selfless service to this country and the American people. There are many stories of Coast Guard rescues and service that I don't post sometimes in favor of other stories but if I had the time I would post more.

     You can choose from among the same designs and logos. As with the mens Coast Guard  military rings you have the 2 side panel designs to choose from and you can really add your own personalization above each side panel, around the stone, and as inside engraving. This is what sets these military rings apart. When you choose to write in your own personalization you are making your military ring a unique creation designed only for you. No one else in the world will have the ring that you have. Your ring will tell the story of your life and your service. Whenever you wear it it will show the world your unique character.  

  483. rings-photos-034.jpgWe often neglect to mention the ladies who serve in our Armed Forces and that is totally my fault since I do the posting to the site. Ladies please forgive me. If there is anything that any of you thinks we should include please send a message and let us know. I don't promise you that we will post it but we will give it serious consideration.

    Also if you have any positive comments on anything please feel free to make them. We will not post negative statements or comments. We want you to have a say about this site.

    Ladies the Ladies Freedom Navy Ring can have everything that the mens ring has. You can choose from among the same designs and logos. As with the mens Navy military rings you have the 2 side panel designs to choose from and you can really add your own personalization above each side panel, around the stone, and as inside engraving. This is what sets these military rings apart. When you choose to write in your own personalization you are making your military ring a unique creation designed only for you. No one else in the world will have the ring that you have. Your ring will tell the story of your life and your service. Whenever you wear it it will show the world your unique character.  

  484. 24thThe 24th Infantry Regiment was organized in Nov 1869 as a "Buffalo Soldier" regiment. The 24th initially saw duty in the old west where they served as a sort of police force and protected settlers from the indians and from outlaws. They performed these duties until 1898.

    The 24th saw action as a segregated unit in the Spanish American War, the Phillippine American War, as a sort of police force for the US during the Mexican Revolution, WWII, and the Korean Conflict.

    The official history of the 24th regiment during the Korean War is not good. According to history the 24th broke and ran during battles and were cowardly throughout the war. Now if that is true my question would be this. Why were they left in continuous combat during the entire war? I know that if I were in charge and a unit was worthless I would disband it and have it removed from action as quickly as possible before it caused other problems. I'm sorry but since this is my site that I use my money to pay for I can say what I want. I believe that in this case history is a lie.

    You can be sure that the correct story of your service is told because you tell it with the custom design work that you put on your military ring. Once it has been created it will tell the story of your service as long as it exists.

  485. usmcThe Marine Corps Band is the oldest professional and military band in existence. It was established by an act of Congress in 1798. I found out some things that I just was not aware of when I began to study to do this post. For example, band members never attend Marine Corps basic training. They will never be ordered into combat. Their rank insignia has a lyre embroidered on it rather than the infantry crossed rifles.

    The band does over 500 concerts per year. Since there are only 365 days in a year you know that they have to jump. I can see why they don't have to undergo basic training. There is no need for the job that they have to do.

    This is not the case for the many fleet bands that the Marine Corps has. Fleet bands are assigned to units and their members are regular marines. I can certainly see the need for the marine corps band as a seperate unit. Their mission is also crucial even though they are not fighting Marines. They are the public representatives of the Marine Corps. Fortunately we have the custom work available to help band members create a custom military ring.  

  486. san juan hillThe Rough Riders were Teddy Roosevelts cavalry unit during the Spanish American War. They were made famous for the attack known as the Battle of San Juan Hill. I don't know how great the charge was or if most of it was just media hype but the bottom line is that it was successful.

    The 10th cavalry was one of the units which fought in that battle. In case you wonder why I mention them it is because they were a Buffalo Soldier unit. When I saw a TV depiction of this battle it showed the 10th cavalry as a cowardly unit that had to be rousted up out of their holes to go join the battle. I'm sorry but I just don't believe that this is true. I have heard other accounts which were opposite of what the TV depicted.

    Part of the reason that the battle was successful was that for some reason the Cuban Commander of troops did not utilize all of his assets. The reasons for this are not clear. Maybe he was planning on something to happen that didn.t happen.

    This is a part of history that we may never be able to decipher, but the fact is that it was a huge victory for the Rough Riders. The purpose of creating the military ring is to document past events for posterity. 

  487. The biggest enemy to Operation Enduring Freedom is corruption which is rampant in the Afghan governmentwanat-m4-ok.jpg. The corruption hinders in that it takes confidence in the government away from the hearts and minds of the Afghan people. Once territory has been taken we must win the hearts and minds of the people in order to keep the Taliban from coming back in. The citizens of the country must feel that they can trust the government.

    Afghan forces must also win the confidence of our soldiers and marines who are trying to assist them. There have been incidents where Afghan police and security personnel have turned on the Americans who were escorting them on patrols and killed or wounded several of them. The biggest job is going to be getting a viable government in place although sometimes I feel as if I can say that about our own government.  

  488. jltv

    This new vehicle is the baby of the Army and Marine Corps. It has not been fielded yet but it plans to be a humdinger when it is. The services are very pleased with what has been accomplished so far but I am not really sure of exactly what it will do. 

    The advent of the IED during the present crises caused the current Humvee to be changed into something that it wasn't really designed to be. When I read about this new vehicle I got the impression that it will be capable of many more diverse functions than the Humvee. I don't know much about this one at all but if any of you out there do please let us know what you find out. The military ring man will attempt to stay on top of this one.

  489. copperheadThe Official designation of this artillery projectile is a 155MM cannon launched, fin stabilized, terminally laser guided explosive projectile used against hard targets. The article that I read listed the maximum range of this projectile as 16,000 meters. I'm not so sure about the range as it is listed. This projectile was new when I left military service but I seem to remember a maximum range which was much more. 

    The copperhead operates by detecting a laser signal and guiding itself to it. Once it acquires the signal the fins will adjust themselves to aerodynamically guide the copperhead to its intended target. There are other variables which must be accounted for to make the copperhead function correctly. The observer must operate the laser from within certain parameters to give the copperhead enough time to change its direction. The artillery crew that fires the round must also meet certain operational guidelines in that they must fire it from an area which will also give the round enough time to change direction.

    This artillery projectile was first used in an operation during Operation Desert Storm. It was a new weapon then. We had to train up on it during the time that we were deployed there before the war began. Our General was anxious to use it in combat and he ordered one up the first chance that he got. I could create a custom military ring to tell my story of the first time that this round was used. It was a doozy because it required a lot of people to be moved a long way. The round was used to blow up a few Iraqis in a building. A few bullets could have been used to do the same thing for much less money. 

  490. lrrps

    You have probably never heard of LRRPS but they were the thing during the Vietnam War. The acronym LRRPS stands for long range reconnaissance patrol. LRRPS were used extensively during the Vietnam War to gather intelligence from deep behind enemy lines.  The teams were expert at patrolling and stealth. They would travel extensive distances to gather intelligence. Sometimes they would get caught in fire fights but that is not the purpose of recon patrols. If a recon patrol is caught in a firefight their response should be to break contact and dissappear.

    To show you the things that commanders will do let me tell you about this: When LRRPS patrols did get into firefights their kill ratio was 400 to 1 so commanders began to involve them in situations that they technically should not have. There was pressure on commanders to get high body counts so to many commanders the LRRPS was the way to do this although this was not tactically or morally correct.

    LRRP patrols were very vulernable when they were behind enemy lines. They probably could not count on artillery and close air support. If they ran out of food they had to live off of the land, and if they were wounded they would be in a serious fix. I have not had the pleasure of designing a custom military ring for a LRRPS team member as of yet but I welcome the opportunity.

  491. squadron

    The squadron is the number of aircrafrt that is designated to perform a certain mission along with all of the support personnel that accompany it. The size of the squadron varies from a few aircraft to a few dozen. I think that this is based on mission requirements. 

    Some of the most famous squadrons that I can think of are the blacksheep squadron, and scout squadron 6 of WWII.

    Another squadron that is famous is the Blue Angels which are shown here. This squadron has been around for years and does air shows around the world. The qualifications to become a member of this Squadron are very rigid. Members live and train together constantly which is part of the teamwork concept. An Air Force military ring can be created to depict the squadron that you were in or involved with during your time in the Air Force.

  492. rings-photos-019.jpg

    The correct time to purchase a military ring is anytime that you feel as though you need to purchase one. There are so many occasions where a ring may be useful that they are too numerous to name. You can purchase a ring to speak of any significant event of your military service, or a combination of events. You can also use the custom ring to tell the story of any awards that you may have been given.

    Many of our customers will purchase a retirement ring at the end of their military service. Some times they may already have one or two rings that they have purchased over the years but they want to use a retirement ring to celebrate their retirement. Some of our customers who have served in more than one branch of service will create a custom military ring to commemorate both branches.

    Some customers will create a custom military ring after they have participated in a campaign. This is why we offer Operation Iraqi Freedom rings, and Operation Enduring Freedom rings. you may even purchase a ring to commerate your job title such as a Navy SEAL ring, or a Force Recon ring.

    We even have done wording for several government agencies so that you can even use your ring to tell of your service in the federal or state government. You can use your imagination to make your military ring do exactly what you want it to do. The sky is the limit.

  493. sabre

    The sabre is usually a backsword. A backsword is a sword which has one sharp edge and a thick edge for strength. It also has a handguard to protect the users fingers and knuckles. It is normally curved but this is not always the rule. Many cavalry sabres were straight and had double edges which made them suitable for thrusting rather than slashing. 

    Napoleon used sabres extensively in his cavalry charges but they became less useful as pistols and carbines came into use. Sabres are not used in combat anymore but they do maintain a ceremonial significance. They are used more by drill teams in competition and ceremonial drill. The sabre will probably never become obsolete as a ceremonial piece because it adds so much pizzazz. I enjoy seeing a good drill team conduct sabre drill. We associate them more with the marine corps but they are also used by army drill units.

    The sabre is just like the custom military ring in that it is used to speak of the past. It is a wonderful item of military tradition and adds an elegant effect when worn  the military uniform.

  494. airborne

    Airborne soldiers are soldiers who are typically inserted behind enemy lines by either parachute, glider, or helicopter. The use of airborne soldiers must be carefully calculated for maximum results and minimum losses. When they are used correctly they can cause absolute havoc among the enemies rear echelon forces. They can disrupt the ability of the enemy to sustain combat on the front by disrupting his supply and command and control among other things.

    Commanders have to consider how paratroopers will be resupplied and removed from the action when they are dropped behind enemy lines. They are light forces by nature so they don't have a lot of heavy firepower. They are not normally used for sustained operations but sometimes they are required to go long periods of time with little or no resupply. This type of soldier must have initiave and resourcefullness.

    Air assault operations are a type of airborne operation where soldiers are carried into battle in helicopters. The biggest advantage to this is that they can be dropped off and picked up and moved around the battlefield very quickly which  makes them a devastating force when used correctly. This really makes this warfare a type of chess game. If you have ever been associated with any of these types of units we have the custom military ring design work available to help you create your own custom airborne ring or air assault ring. 

  495. tapsTaps is the military tune played at military ceremonies and funerals by buglars. This tune was composed by Union Army Brigadier General Daniel Butterfield during the Civil war. The meaning of the song is to signal the end to a hard days work. The lyrics go something like this:

    Day is done....Night is nigh...Gone the sun...From the hills...from the lake...from the sky...all is well...safely rest...God is nigh

    Now don't try to hold me to perfection on these lyrics because its been years since I committed them to memory. My brain wasn't that good to begin with and it has gotten worse over the years.

    This tune became so popular during the Civil War that it was used by both the Union and Confederate armies. I don't know if all of you have heard this tune but it is captivating and beautiful. I have seen many people who were stoic at military funerals cry when a good bugler played this tune. This tune touches me each time that I hear it. It is fitting to play at the funerals of the warriors that have taken the last step and gone as far as they could for their country.

    Just like the military ring this tune is a memorial to the one that it is played for. The military retirement ring is a just memorial for those who have served their country. It is a memorial for the years that they have sacrificed. 

  496. oefThe Pakistani Army has launched a major ground offensive against Taliban fighters in the province of Waziristan which is located on the border of Afghanistan. The reason is that the Taliban has been a real pain in the butt, especially in the border regions of the country. Hopefully the Pakistanis will have the cahunas to sustain the battle and get the job done. 

    The Pakistanis have committed 30,000 troops to this offensive with hopes of driving the Taliban fighters out of the area. They have launched several other offensives in the past but have had very limited success because they have been half hearted operations. Even though the Pakistanis don't really have control of the area anyway the Taliban is a serious threat to their authority. The area is extremely rugged and the big question is whether the Pakistanis can maintain control of the area if the operation is successful. there are an estimated 11,500 Taliban in the area.

    Once the Pakistanis take control of the area (if they are successful) the real problem will be maintaining this control. I hate to be a sour lemon but I can't see how they will. Maybe they will surprise me. I hope that they do.

  497. divebomberThe era of the Dive Bomber is long gone but these bombers certainly made their mark in history. This bomber was developed to be effective on ships, bridges, etc. where you needed a direct hit rather than a shrapnel and explosive effect on the target. It was very efficient and had an advantage over regular high altitude bombers in several ways:

    First was the increased accuracy of this type of attack which reduced the number of bombs and airplanes needed for a successful assault.

    The Dive Bomber was harder for enemy antiaircraft  gunners to hit because of their steep attack angle. The Dive Bomber attacked from almost directly overhead so gunners typically could not elevate the gun tube high enough to get rounds onto the target. I don't think that this would be the case during mordern times because advanced millile and redar technilogy would be able to engage the bombers long before they could get in range.

    There were also some drawbacks to using Dive Bombers which had to be overcome. The biggest was manueverability. The Dive Bomber built an enormous amount of speed during its attack so the pilot had to be able to pull up out of the dive before he smacked the deck or the water. The high speeds also made the controls harder to operate. The solution to this was to add dive brakes to slow down the planes descent. This enabled the pilot to be able to come close to the target and to pull up effectively as soon as he has dropped his bomb.

    This bomber is now obsolete along with this type of attack. I compare it to the use of smart bombs today because the concept of use is similar. The Dive Bomber is an excellent choice of design for the Navy pilot's ring. This is a piece of equipment that never should be forgotten.

  498. I think that the fact that president Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize is a world vote of confidence and hope. Personally I don't see where enough has been done to justify the award, but lets look at the campaigm for change that the president ran on.

    The only way to extricate ourselves from the mess that we are now in is to change the way that we are doing many things. I think that the world community sees that this administration is sincere on their pledge and is responding to it in a positive way.

    I think that our president has cleverly changed the course of our foriegn policy to get maximum cooperation from the world community. I certainly hope that he can keep the momentum going in the direction that it is.

    This is an era in our history which is very critical to our survival as a nation. It is a time which should and will be remembered throughout history. A government service ring would be a prime method of commemorating these historic times.

  499. talibanThe estimated number of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has continued to grow at a high rate. There are an estimated 25,000 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan as this post is being written and the number is growing all of the time. There are also a large number of Afghan people who work for the Taliban from time to time whether for money or by force, or choice.

    Many Afghan civilians may see this war as a foreign occupation of their country. Even though they might noe be dedicated to the Taliban they may see serving them as the lesser of two evils. If they refuse to cooperate with the Taliban they will face the wrath of the Taliban. On the other hand if they cooperate with US and allied forces they still face the wrath of the Taliban when we leave the area.

    If the Afghan police and militia can be taught to successfully take control of the areas that we clear from the Taliban's influence I think that we will make more significant progress in that country. We will continue to pray for all of our Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers in Afghanistan and all others who serve there.

  500. Its been awhile since I was on active duty so I was not aware of this change until I started to write this post. The Military Airlift command as we know it was done away with in the early 90's. This obviously had to be because of the changing global tactical scenario. How do you like my big words? I'll bet that you didn't know that the custom Air Force ring man had it in him did you?

    Air Mobility Command.svgThe Air Mobility Command was formed in 1992 with elements from the Military Airlift Command, and the Strategic Airlift Command. It's mission is to provide airlift, special missions, aerial refueling, and medical evacuation for US troops. Now notice the words special missions. I think that implies that it picks up the nuclear mission that SAC had. This seems like a way to say the same thing without arousing people to the fact that there is a nuclear mission.

    In essence the Air Mobility Command transports our fighting men and women to the fight, not only them but all of the equipment that they need to use to do their jobs.  Some of the transport airplanes such as the C5 are huge. The C5 can even fly really heavy vehicles such as Abrams tanks to the battle. A C5 which is fully loaded has to be moved every few hours to prevent its weight from compressing the tarmac that it sits on. Think about the technology that it takes to get something that heavy to fly. This command rapidly gets our fighting men from point A to point B 24/7. We honor them by offering their emblem as a side panel design on our custom US Air Force rings.

  501. USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)The USS Wayne E Meyer is set to be commissioned soon. This ship is the Navy's latest Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer DDG 108.

    The thing about the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers is that they are equipped with the Aegis weapons system. System is the right word for the Aegis. This destroyer is named after the man who led in the implementation of this system. I have made several posts about this system before but remember this: When the Navy needed to shoot down a satellite tumbling to the earth they used the Aegis. Not only did they hit the target they had to hit it in the gas tank!! The Wane E Meyer will be able to fight simultaneous battles on the sea, under the sea, and against aircraft all at the same time!! Nuff said.  

    The Navy is making it almost impossible to keep up with our custom Navy ring designs. Naval technology is evolving so rapidly that it is just about all we can do to stay abreast. We can do just about every Navy ring design such as the Chief Petty Officers ring, or a Navy SEAL ring, but they are making us work really hard to keep up.

  502. paratroopers

    Normally a military static line is the line which pulls the parachute out of its deployment bag. The troopers weight causes drag which pulls the chute out and causes it to open at the same time. The static line is attached to the airplane with a cable and it is attached to the chute with a cord. The cord breaks once the chute has been fully pulled out because it will not bear the jumpers weight. This seperates the static line and the bag from the parachute. If the parachutist has a problem with his chute not opening or being twisted he or she has a reserve chute. The jumper must open the reserve chute by pulling on a ripcord and quickly pulling the parachute out with his hands.

    Static line jumps are what you typically see on TV when a large number of troopers are dropped into an area. They are normally done at low altitudes (500 to 2000 feet), and I think that they are the safest way to jump. If all goes well the trooper dosen't have to worry about the chute deploying on this type of jump. He just falls away from the plane and his body weight does the rest. The trooper must hook the static line to a cable in the airplane before jumping. The jumpmaster pulls in the empty static lines after each stick (small group of jumpers) exit the aircraft.  We honor our paratroopers with the jumpwings as a part of our paratroopers ring design logos. We also honor the jumpmaster (masterblaster) with designs that he or she can use to create a jumpmasters ring.

  503. mopThe Massive Ordinance Penetrator (MOP) GBU-57A/B is a 30,000 pound "bunker buster" which is precision guided and can destroy targets up to 200 feet underground. This bomb is one big bad mamma jamma.

    Can you imagine the noise that a 30,000 pound bomb would make. The fact that it would detonate so far underground would have a serious dampening effect, but still that sucker will pack a pretty serious punch. As a matter of fact punch isn't a good enough word, stomp might be better. I guarantee that if you are anywhere near at the time of impact the concussion and noise of the explosion would give you some serious problems. You might live but you would wish that you didn't.

    Check out this scoop straight from the custom military ring man. Tell everybody that you got it from me first. The US Defense Department has put in an urgent request to get some more of these MODs and to enhance the current airborne system of delivery. The reason that they give for the request is this;"An urgent need for the capability to strike hard and deep targets in high threat environments.

    Now grasshopper, I need for you to put on your thinking cap for a moment. What would be a high threat environment right now that would require the use of a bomb which destroys underground targets, Iraq? Afghanistan? I can't see those two. Not for the use of this type of bomb. What about, lets say an underground nuclear facility somewhere? Like Iran maybe. Do you remember the post that I wrote where I said that Iran was on the verge of having a nuclear device. Now we are on the verge of having something capable of taking it out. I don't know for sure but you make your own assessment. Don't just take the word of the operation enduring freedom ring man. Look at the facts and make a decision.

  504. sr-71The SR-71 is classified as an advanced, long range, strategic, reconnaissance aircraft. The blackbird was the fastest, and highest flying plane during its entire time of service.
    Whenever the crew of the blackbird detected a missile threat the pilot would simply put the pedal to the medal and gain speed and altitude. Its main defense was to simply outrun the missile.
    Speed and altitude cause their own significant problems. The problem with high speed is that the compressed air causes the aircraft to become super heated. Cockpit temperatures could reach 450f or more. The body does not function the same at high altitudes as it does at sea level so special suits had to be developed for the crewmembers.  
    The fastest recorded speed of the blackbird was 2,193.17 miles per hour. The highest recorded altitude that the aircraft achieved was 85,069 feet. Remember that these are the recorded speeds and altitudes. It is very possible that the blackbird may have done much better under different conditions. It is also possible that the Air Force isn't telling all.
    The days of active military duty of this magnificent airplane are over for good but if you or a friend or loved one was ever associated with this airplane you can create a custom pilots ring, or a custom SR-71 crewmans ring to tell the story of your service.
  505. Graves at Arlington on Memorial Day.JPGArlington National Cemetery is named for Arlington county VA where it is located. The cemetery was established during the Civil War on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee's wife's estate. There are soldiers buried there from each war that we have fought and there have some pre Civil War dead interred there also.

    The cemetery covers an area of 624 acres and contains the remains of over 300,000 people. There are well over 20 burials conducted each day. The cemetery is constantly expanding to accomodate future burials.

    Arlington National Cemetery contains many monuments along with the tomb of the unknown soldier. The cemetery would be an excellent tour because of the history that it contains. There are an average of more than 20 burials there per day and there are also accomodations for cremated remains. 

    There are tough restrictions that have to be passed if you are to be buried at Arlington. This cemetery is a type of memorial to honor the memories of those who are buried there. There are many types of memorials that we can have. I have a custom military ring that I had made as a memorial for the time that I served in the military. My custom military ring is not for a specific war or conflict. I chose to let it speak of my service in broader terms. I will leave my service ring to my grandson for him to remember me. 

  506.  There will be a little bit of help on the way for our infantry soldiers serving in the middle east in the form of the MK48 MOD1 Machine Gun. The problem is the rough terrain in Afghanistan and the particular hazards that it imposes on the machinegunner. Humping a machine gun is bad enough on a normal day but when you add the extra problem of the mountanous terrain in Afghanistan you run into special problems. The MK48 is about nine pounds lighter than the M240B which it will replace. The MK 48 is not quite as durable as the M240B but it is not meant to be the permanent solution. It is just to help out until the M240C is fielded.

     The MK 48 still packs a punch similar to the M240C but with less weight. When the M240C is fielded it will add the durability of the M240B with much less weight. We keep up with the constant changes and updates to military eqiupment so that we can remain current with our military ring designs. This particular piece of equipment would probably be good for an Operation Iraqi Freedom, or an Operation Enduring Freedom ring design.

  507. Silver Star medal.jpgSenior Navy Chief Petty Officer Philip Ryan III has been awarded the Silver Star medal for valor while serving in Afghanistan. Much of the story is classified so we may never know the full details. One thing that we do know is that he was cited for bravery during a firefight in which he also assisted three other wounded SEALs.

    The Silver Star is one of our highest awards for valor and believe me they are not passed out freely. If the chief got it he earned it. NAVY SEAL's have been awarded dozens of these medals since the war on terror began, but due to the nature of their job we will probably never learn many details of why the awards were given. One thing that the chief can do is to create a custom Navy Chief Petty Officer's Ring to help him tell his story of the time that he served in Operation Enduring Freedom and any other operation that he has served in. I don't know if he will because you never hear a real Navy SEAL bragging about what he has done. 

    Each one of us has a story to tell. When you see a serviceman or woman in uniform you only need to look at the awards that they are wearing to get an accurate picture of what they did in service. When you design your custom military ring you are telling the world what you have done. The military ring, or Navy ring is the testament to the world about what you have done for your country. You don't have to brag, just let the truth be seen.

  508. Afghan Strategy Must Focus on al-Qaida

    Our president is considering the request for more soldiers to go into Afghanistan and will make a careful deliberate choice in the next few weeks. He has reiterated that our mission was to destroy al-Qaeda and capture Osama bin Laden. He dosen't want the mission there to get any bigger than it needs to be. This sounds good to me. Our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen know that their job must be done and they will do it but we don't need uneccessary deaths or casualties.  

    The president said that before a decision is made to send soldiers into harms way we must have a clear cut goal and a strategy to meet that goal this will avoid "mission creep" or our mission turning into something other than what it needs to be. President Obama went on to say that the mission should be evaluated every six months to make sure that we are still on track. If the president gets his way it will obviously mean less time overseas for our soldiers. Hopefully I will get to see some of my old Operation Enduring Freedom Ring customers again.

    We can never change the customs or mannerisms of the Afghan people. Their values may be different from ours. If we allow ourselves to get sucked in we will end up defeated like we did in Vietnam. I am all for destroying al-Qaeda,but the truth is that we will never totally anniliate them. Many of my custom military ring customers have been deployed to the middle east three or four times.  Some of them have purchased Operation Iraqi Freedom Rings, while others have purchased Operation Enduring Freedom Rings. I'm sure that any news of a shorter tour of duty will be good news to them.

  509. team

    The US is moving forward in the battle against IED's. The latest move to try to limit the casualties that they cause has been the employment of counter IED teams in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hopefully this will help to prevent injuries to our troops and maybe save some lives.

    IED's have been the guerilla warriors to the superior firepower of our forces. They are the perennial hit and run type of weapon. We have adapted in many other ways to try to counter the carnage caused by there weapons with good success. These teams won't directly prevent terrorists from using IED"s, hopefully they will have an indirect effect.

    The job of these teams is to gather information from where IED's have exploded or were found so that the evidence can be analyzed to prevent their use in future operations. The team will gather, and analyze evidence once it has been called to action. I don't know anything at all about the process but I know they they were given specialized training. This training will need to be added to the custom designs that we use on the custom military rings that we produce. 

  510. nukesAccording to the IAEA Iran has the technology to produce a working nuclear device this year. They will also have the long range missile technology to launch a nuclear warhead into Europe in the very near future.

    When you look at Iran's military spending you will see that they are spending all of their time and money on nuclear rather than conventional weapons. Now thats scary. There is a saying that you can tell where a man's heart is by looking in his checkbook. I don't see where it is hard to come to a conclusion here. Take it from me the military ring man.

    Irans nuclear development clearly tells of its intentions. There is no reason to wonder, to analyze, to guess, or to debate. Look at the facts. If you come to a conclusion other than the fact that the Iranians have the intention of being able to launch a nuclear bomb at someone tell me. Let me see if I can educate you. You may say that we need to exercise diplomacy and I will ask you how do you exercise diplomacy with someone bent on destruction.

  511. US 10th Mountain Division soldiers in Afghanistan.jpgWe are seeing signs of a major success in Afghanistan despite a lot of reports of doom and gloom. The case being made for a troop surge in Afghanistan and the fact that some of our military leaders are saying that we must send more troops or lose the war seem to be direct contradiction to this. Now one thing that I know is that commanders never feel that they have enough to do the job at hand. The military commander will use every tool at his or her disposal to insure that he or she dosen't lose any soldiers so naturally they never feel as if they have adequate forces. Our custom military ring customers always seem to be upbeat about the war so all indications seem to be good from them.

    According to US National Advisor James Jones, al-Qaeda has been greatly diminished in power and he does not forsee the return of the Taliban to power. There seems to be a serious contradiction here and I wonder who is right.

    I certainly hope that the commanders are being overly cautious which is good for two reasons, first it shows that they are doing all that they possibly can for our troops, and if they are being overly cautious all of our troops will be home sooner than expected. 

  512. We still have significant hurdles to overcome in Afghanistan before we can call it quits. The strategy that the US seems to be following to take and maintain control in Afghanistan seems to be the same as the strategy that we followed in Iraq. Which is to use our forces to take control of territory and then putting the local police force in charge of maintaining that control as we withdraw. The good thing about this is that we got plenty of practice in Iraq so we should have the strategy down pat. When I talk to my Operation Enduring Freedom ring customers, and my Operation Iraqi Freedom ring customers they seem to have the utmost confidence in what we are doing.

    The biggest question is whether we can get the Afghan police up to snuff on what they have to do. They are in an area where corruption, drugs, and power have ruled so this is how they have learned to operate. The government only has control over small areas of the country so it too is not used to being in power.

    They have hundreds of training camps scattered throughout the middle east. Their fighters are well trained in these camps and determined. Their fighters don't mind dying for what they believe is right. This creates a vast difference in motivation between the two forces. One wants to fight and dosen't mind dying for a cause and the other dosen't. 

    Our Operation Enduring Freedom soldiers must very quickly bring the Afghan forces up to snuff to deal with al-Qaeda. If they can't there won't be any kind of military ring that we can possibly produce to tell a good story. I have confidence in our leaders. I believe that we will be able to work out a solution and bring things under control. We have always in our military history been able to overcome and win and I am sure that we will now. 

  513. ramjetThe ramjet engine is an engine which uses the speed of incoming air to boost its power and thrust to hypersonic speed. Now take it from the Air Force military ring man. I'm going to try to break this down to you although I don't really understand it very well myself.
    The air coming in thru the inlet must be coming in at a very high speed before the ramjet will operate. These engines are not efficient at all at low speeds and they can't provide any thrust at all at very low speeds. Fuel is injected into the fast moving concentrated air coming into the jet. The rapidly expanding heated air produced in the flame holder is squeezed through the nozzle which produces massive thrust. This is the basic operation but if you imagine the effect of air being superheated at mach 3 and pushed thru the nozzle you can get an idea of the power which can be generated. Now let me ask a question? Imagine what would happen if you could produce this same effect on the air coming through the nozzle of an aircraft doing mach 6? 
  514. Black-Swift is an effort to design and build a hypersonic aerospace vehicle which will be able to travel at speeds of up to mach 6 and ultimately mach 25. No one is owning up to this aircraft or the existence of this project but I don't have any doubts about it's existence. 

    You can take it from the Air Force military ring man this one is for real. I have absolutely no proof at all but I will stand on what I believe. Now lets get to the meat of this matter.

    This project is not known as an airplane but as a low earth orbit spacecraft. It will fly at mach 6 at an altitude of 100,000 feet. You can probably see why nobody is owning up to anything. If I had a weapon like this one I would get amnesia too. This aircraft will use a combination turbine and a ram jet for its power. The turbine engine can get it up to mach 3, and the ram jet will give it the boost up to mach 6.

    Some benefits of this high speed vehicle would be the rapid transportation of troops and equipment, the ability to rapidly survey a problem area, and the ability to rapidly put precision guided munitions on a target.

    The problem so far is not really achieving the high speeds that are forecasted but finding a material or composite which will be able to handle the high temperatures which the extreme speed will cause. 

  515. "The Wall" is a movie which tells the story of memorabilia which has been left at the Vietnam Veteran's memorial in Washington DC. I was deeply touched as I watched the movie. I think that it was one of the best movies that I have ever seen. We may see an object which means absolutely nothing to us but that same object may be another man's treasure.

    The wall tells the story of a homemade pencil holder, an electric guitar, and a badge. It is expertly woven together and it really made me gain a deep appreciation of the significance that objects have to us. Then I got the great idea to use it as a post for this blog.

    It dawned on me that this is the same significance of creating a military memorial ring. The military ring can contain a lifetime of memories on one small metal object. Each individual design that you choose can have a whole world of different meanings. What may bring back memories to you may bring back memories to someone else that are totally different. Each object that you see placed at the foot of the wall is important to someone. So will every bit of information that you place on your military ring.

    Whether you create a Vietnam Veteran's memorial ring, a retirement ring, or a service ring, you can use the ring to tell the story of your time in service. Many people choose to design their custom military ring for an heirloom. This is the reason that I designed mine. I only wear it on special occasions, and I intend to pass it on to my grandson when I die.

  516. Let me tell you a story that might not be a story because the thing that I am telling you about may or may not exist. Thats the world that we will enter into when we talk about the Aurora Airplane (SR-91 Aurora). Supposedly the Aurora might have been built during the 80's and 90's with the purpose of replacing the SR-71 Blackbird.

    If this airplane does exist as we think that it well might, it is capable of hypersonic (not supersonic) flight. Hypersonic is defined as at least five times faster than the speed of sound. Thats a minimum of five times faster than sound for those of you who might not have gotten it.

    There is speculation that this project could have been scrapped because of the increased reliability of the many different unmanned aerial vehicles that we employ, and the fact that our spy sattellites can be used for the same purposes as the Aurora. If we knew anything about the Aurora we would be able to produce some designs for our Air Force military rings, or our Pilot's rings. Even if we did I wonder if anybody would own up to the existence of this plane by purchasing a military ring.   

  517. strike groupCarrier Strike Group 1 (CSG 1) has been established by the Navy. This new Strike Group will be based in San Diego with the mission to support US Navy in the Pacific Ocean. The flag ship of this new group will be the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The mission of this group is very diverse and with the technology that we have available I am sure that it will be well able to handle any assigned mission. The other factor will will make this group formidible is the quality of the sailors that we have in our Navy.

    Responsibilities of this Strike Group will be to help promote regional partnerships, to deter crisis, to project power, to promote maritime security, and to provide human assistance, and/or disaster relief.

    You can see that the list of duties and responsibilities is a long one. The Navy has every confidence that this group can accomplish every task. We offer the huge number of custom designs for the US Navy military ring so that a sailor with that Strike Group will be able to tell any and every aspect of his or her military service with a military commemorative ring.

  518. rings-photos-023.jpgWe have made many posts about all of the other metal choices that we offer for our custom military rings, but we haven't talked much about celestrium. This is an amazing jeweller's alloy which can't be beat as a custom USMC military ring. We have done several posts on other types of rings but this is the first one on celestrium.

    First of all celestrium looks identical to white or yellow gold. I have both gold and celestrium rings in the mix of display rings that I show to my customers. It takes me some time to distinguish the gold rings from the celestrium when I want to show one or the other to a customer. If the light is not very bright I can't tell the difference at all. The second thing that makes celestrium an excellent choice is the fact that the celestrium military rings come with a lifetime warranty. They are actually harder than the gold military rings so they can be worn everyday. The celestrium military rings are our best sellers because of this and because they cost much less than gold.

    Celestrium is te most practical choice if you want to wear your ring everyday. It is ideal if you want to work in it because it is tough enough to stand the stress of everyday use. The lifetima warranty dosen't hurt any either.

    The celestrium marine corps ring costs less than half the price of gold. I always recommend this type military ring to younger soldiers who may want a ring but have to consider supporting a family also. I also recommend celestrium military rings to servicemen who have jobs like mechanics where their job is one that really puts a ring to the test.   

  519. Afghan Policeman Fires on Troops, Kills 2There have been recurring incidents of Afghan policemen assaulting American troops and killing or wounding them in the assaults. In the latest incident an Afghan policeman shot and killed two Americans before he turned and ran away. The governor of the province where this occured says that the people who recommended the individual for the police job are in custody. Good move Mr. Governor.

     

    This is guerrilla warfare in its purest form. Since the weaker force (the Taliban) can't survive in a head to head fight they must use any and every trick available. There obviously no fair in war but I must say this, if we used anything close to this kind of tactic the world would scream and cry about it. We would never hear the end of ti abroad and here at home also. Bleeding hearts would say that we should be more sensitive to the needs of the terrorists. This type of tactic has got to hsve a nrgative impact on the morale of our soldiers, so I want to say to them, keep your heads up and keep doing what you are doing. It may not sound that way but we are interested about what happens to you. 

  520. Eigjht US soldiers and 7 Afghan fighters have been killed in fighting in Eastern Afghanistan. The battle occured on Oct 3rd as US forces were preparing to leave the base where they were stationed.

    The attack by Taliban and al Qaeda fighters was a well coordinated attack and the fightin lasted for several hours. The attackers were finally shut down by US air power along with Artillery. The lesder of the attackers was Taliban commander Dost Mohammed. The Taliban were assisted by al Qaeda's shadow army. Fourteen Afghan policemen were captured during the attack and their whearabouts are still unknown.

    It is always unfortunate for me to have to talk about US casualties but the truth must be told. I want you to check this out. No number was given for enemy casualties. Do you notice how there never is a number given? I just wonder why. Let the Operation Enduring Freedom Ring man give you his theory Grasshopper. I believe that if we started to tell the number of deaths that we are actually inflicting the entire Arab world would be in an uproar. I don't mean anything negative about this, I'm just saying what I believe to be the truth. I may very well be wrong but I don't think that I am.

  521. You can use the many designs that we have available to create your own federal retirement ring if you have been in active federal service. We stress the military rings that we produce but you can create your own retirement ring also. Many designs that we have are not military. When you count the personalization that you can write on the side panels of your ring and around the stone the possibilities are almost limitless.

    There are hundreda of laser vue designs which are not military along with a good number of side panel designs. When you add this to the fact that you can write what you want around the stone and above the side panels on your ring then you can make your ring say just about whatever you want it to say.

    We enjoy the challenge of meeting our customers needs when they are a little bit different than the majority and we pride ourselves on being able to meet these challenges. We will help you to create a ring that you will be proud of. If you have served your country in any type of federal service you deserve to have a commemorative ring to tell the story of that service.

  522. The united States Army issues marksmanship badges to soldiers to show the level of expertise that they posses with different types of weapons. The bar which is attached to the bottom of the badge denotes the specific type of weapon that the soldier has qualified with. Some of the weapons categories are pistols, rifles, small bore rifles, grenade launchers, etc.

    The lowest award is the marksmsn badge which is next to the bar on the right. A marksman is a better than average shooter of the weapon listed. The sharpshooter is the next higher badge, with the expert badge being the highest award. It is possible to be qualified on different weapons systems so that the shooter may wear two or more badges.

    We keep harping on military rings and one of the reasons for this blog is to show you many of the ways that you can use your military ring. If you in fact want to tell the story of your expertise you can find a way to display it on your custom military ring or marksmanship ring. You can also list the weapon or weapons that you are proficient with.  

  523. Blackwater Scahill.jpgA mercenary is essentially a soldier who is hired by a country that he or she is not a citizen of to fight for pay. The mercenary is very well paid for his services and normally has no interest in the reasons or goals or cause of the war. They are normally people who have served in the armed forces of some country and discovered that they enjoy fighting. Now keep in mind that all of what I am wriring here may or may not be true.

    The mercenary is not a member of the armed forces of the country that they are fighting for. I thought that the French Legionaires were mercenarys until I did a little research for this article. They are not classified as mercenarys simply because they join the French Army in order to become a part of the Legion.

    I believe that a mercenary is a better soldier simply because he has been around for a while, have probably been involved in conflicts and wars, and is a professional soldier who actually enjoys being involved in combat. I have been involved in ground combat and I didn't like anything about it at all. It was SCARY!!! call me a chump if you want to. I think that its better to be a living chump than a dead lion.

    We have done many things over the years with the custom military rings that we produce but we have yet to create a mercenary's ring although we could if we had to. It would be a challenge but we could pull it off to your satisfaction. 

  524. USMC 469.jpgThis operation was conducted in November and December 2004 in the Iraqi city of Fallujah. It was the second battle for Fallujah (Operation Phantom Fury) was one of the codewords of this operation. This operation was a joint US and Iraqi led operation. The major players were the 1st Marine Division, and The Fallujah Brigade of the Iraqi Army.

    The control of the city had been given to the Iraqis after the first time that it was cleared of insurgents, however insurgents soon regained the city. There were thousands of insurgents in the city and things reached the breaking point when they kidnapped and killed American contractors and mutilated their bodies. Well that ripped it and they had to be dealt with.

    Allied forces first blocked off the city to block off the escape of as many insurgents as they could and then began to use artillery and aircraft to bombard the city. The major fighting took place in the first nine days of the conflict but there was sporadic fighting until the end of December 2004. The operation was a huge success but there was some negative press. One press issue came up when a Marine shot a wounded insurgent but later investigation showed that the shooting was indeed justified.

    These are the types of things that we use military rings to commemorate. Many returning soldiers and marines have chose to have the word Fallujah on one of the side panels of their custom military rings in order to help to tell the story of the job that they performed while in Iraq. Creating an Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring is an excellent way to document the story of your service.

    1. afgyhThe Army's Best Warrior competition is a gruelling 6 day competition held each year in Fort Lee Virginia. In this event the best of the best are tested and evaluated during a varietyof events. The thing that I like about this competition is that it is designed to evaluate skills which are relevant to modern warfare. when I look at the events I see that they are planned around events and tasks that the soldier has to perform on the battlefield as we know it today.

    The event tests the soldiers combat skills, qualities and abilities, the soldiers are drilled by boards of Sergeant Majors who ask tough questions. They are put through battle drills and evaluated, given written exams, and must qualify with the M-4 rifle. They must also qualify in day and night urban warfare orientation courses.

    The winners of this years competition were SFC Aaron Beckman,who was named the NCO of the year, and Spc Clancy Henderson who was named the soldier of the year. This is an ideal story to tell on a customized ring. We would br willing to donate a custom military ring to each one of these individuals to help them commemorate this great accomplishment. Where you? If you are out there contact us and lets make this happen. We will be more than happy to design your military service ring.

  525. fourragereThe fourragere is an award which is given to units and resembles a rope or cord worn around the shoulder. The French introduced the practice of wearing the fourragere and it was subsequently adopted by other countries. This is awarded to units and not individuals so you can't wear the award when you leave the unit.

    I used to love to be able to wear this award because it really added pizzazz to the uniform. What really looked good was when you were able to wear this award on each shoulder.

    There is another award which looks sharp and adds pizzazz to the uniform also. The custom military ring which we offer. You or a loved one persent this award to you and you don't ever have to turn it in when you leave a unit. These rings are tailor made for you by Balfour military rings and are guaranteed to last you for a lifetime.

  526. geronimoThe real name for this Apache war chief was Goyathlay Goyaale. He was born in 1829 in New Mexico. I believe that the thing that really set him off was the murder of his wife and 4 children in a raid against his village by the Mexican Army in 1858. I think that would have set me off too. When he went on a revenge raid the Mexicans gave him the name Geronimo. The name came from their appeal to Saint Jerome for protection from his knife attacks in which he repeatedly charged through gunfire to attack.

    Geronimo was believed by his followers to have supernatural powers. Their eyewitness accounts of his exploits were the cause of their belief. I have seen Medicine Bluff in Fort Sill Oklahoma where he jumped from on his horse to escape pursuing cavalry and that definitely had to be a spider man move. His horse died from the fall but Geronimo lived.

    Geronino terrorized both the US and Mexican armies for decades with his raids. There are numerous stories of his escapes and exploits. Geronimo died in captivity in 1909 in Fort Sill. It is rumored that his skull and bones were stolen from Fort Sill and are the skull and bones that the order of skull and bones has possession of at Yale University.

    I believe that the term "Geronimo" which is suposedly uttered by parachutist before a jump came from his renowned jump off of Medicine Bluff. 

  527. 21 gun saluteThis tradition began as a Naval tradition and is similar to the tradition of the hand salute in that the purpose is to show a lack of hostile intent by showing that you were unarmed. The naval salute was done by approaching or vanquished ships as a show that they had no ammunition on hand. The original process was for the approaching ship to shoot up all of its ammo so that it didn't have any left to shoot at you. The hand salute is done for the same purpose. The right hand is used in the hand salute to demonstrate the lack of a weapon, thereby showing a lack of ill will.

    In 1842 the United States declared the 21 gun salute to be its Presidential salute. The 21 gun salute is fired upon the arrival and departure of the President. It is also rendered for former presidents, the president elect, foriegn heads of state, and members of royal families.

    The wearing of a military commemorative ring is another time honored tradition but is not limited to presidents, and heads of state. Anyone who has a story to tell can use a military ring to do so. 

    The irony of the story is that when you salute you display your ring with all of your accomplishments.

  528. The remains of Spc Donald Grella were finally returned home from the place of his demise recently.
    Spc Grella was killed in South Vietnam in 1965 when the helicopter that he was participating in a resupply mission crashed. The pilot radioed that flying conditions were bad before they eventually crashed, however it took three years before the site ws finally excavated.
    Spc Grella will be buried in his home town of Laurel Nebraska on October 3rd.
    I am thankful for the efforts of those who insured that tha remains were finally found and accounted for. This is one more down in the effort to account for all of those who remain missing in action from the Vietnam war. There are many more which are not accounted for and I certainly hope that each and every one is eventually accounted for. Every warrior deserves to be laid to rest in the soil of his own country. All of the families of these brave soldiers deserve closure. 
  529. baghdad prisonThere has been a major prison break from one of Saddam Hussein's compounds in Tikrit. This compound was one of the buildings which had to be converted into a makeshift prison in order to handle the vast number of combatants from the recent war. There were a total of 16 combatants and 5 of those were known to be al-Qaeda operatives who were awaiting execution for their role in assisting terrorists who conducted hostile operations against us. All of the prisoners were dangerous and being held for dangerous criminal activities.

    Iraqi officials have managed to capture one of the escapees and have requested assistance from the US in the form of aerial surveillance and search dogs. The inmates apparently were given a wrench or stole one from somewhere which they used to pry open a window and escape. Personally I believe that it was an inside job. Now I admit that the custom military ring man may be wrong on this one but this is really how I feel.

    I certainly hope that the Iraqis can step up to the task at hand. In all fairness this is a big leap for them. The US is still in the process of training Iraqi detention teams on inmate control techniques. I know that the troop withdrawal from Iraq has been accelerated so that is a good sign of how the Iraqis are taking care of business. Their future will probably be filled with many more tests of this nature.

  530. There are a lot of different things in the works for our Air Force which should once again propel us forward in a gigantic technology leap over the rest of the world.

    I wrote a post a few days ago about how the rest of the world was catching up to our technology when it comes to sea and air power. Well don't worry because it won't happen. The spokesman at that time was bewailing the fact that the rest of the world was catching up to us in technology. Well that may be true but we are getting ready for a huge technological leap. That is the point that he failed to mention. According to the chief scientist of the Air Force (Werner Dahm) there are some real goodies in store. The Air Force is planning how it will take the battle to the enemy in the next 20 years. The way that air combat will be conducted will be according  to our dictates. So we will always maintain the advantage. The best position for us is with our enemies trying to copy what we do. That means that we are in the driver's seat. 

    Pilotless Airplanes are one new development. I am not talking about drones here but fighter planes which would be employed in droves. We will certainly have to update our inventory of designs for the Air Force Military rings that we produce, and for the pilot's rings also.

    Other planned goodies include airplanes which will be able to fly as fast as rockets can fly now, I'll bet you that will be a serious rush for the pilots. There will also be electric powered lasers which can be used to knock out enemy air craft. Add satellites the size of baseballs, and planes so lift efficient that they will have 20% more lift to the equation and you can see that we will have some serious weapons on hand.

    Now check this out. This is the stuff that they don't mind telling us about. What about the stuff that they are neglecting to mention?

  531. military-ring-pics-010.jpgThe terms personalized and custom are really interchangeable. We normally use the word custom or customized when we talk about any and all of the different styles of military rings that we offer. The terms are interchangeable so it dosen't matter which term that you use. A customized ring is a personalized ring 

    Wen you personalize or customize a ring you are making it special so that it speaks specifically for you. A  personalized ring tells the story that you want it to tell. The story of your service is yours alone. It belongs to you and no one else has the right to tell it. Your custom or personalized ring will have your own flare and the way that you design it gives it your own personal style. It is a reflection of you. It speaks for you. No two rings will ever be alike.

    Here are some of the tools that we have available for your use. The first thing is your name. Even if someone designed a ring almost exactly like yours the name engraved on your ring says that it belongs exclusively to you. Then there is the birthstone. You can pick frrom one of fourteen different colored stones. I can't possibly go through and tell you everything at this time, but we would love to help you each step of the way.

     

  532. copy-of-military-ring-pics-011.jpgThis post is to inform you that we have all of the tools for you who are National Guardsmen, or Reservists to create your own custom National Guard Military Ring. The same is true for any type of military ring that you may want to create for yourself. There is a lot of customization available and sometimes it may be a little intimidating. We realize this but this is the tradeoff that we had to accept. We wanted to make sure that we gave you every available option that we could. We want you to be able to tell any story when you create your ring.

    For example, no matter which state that you are from (except Texas) you can place the name of your state and the word National Guard around the stone of your ring. You can also do this on the side of the ring above the side panel design. We also have the minuteman design available for you to use as a laser vue or a side panel. We also have a few of the unit crests from various National Guard and reserve units throughout the country. Most of our National Guard customers have ordered the crest of the unit that they were attached during their tour of active duty.

    Our National Guard and Reservists serve in the exact same wartime capacity as active duty soldiers, they are getting shot up and dying just as much. They are called on to do their job with little training because they don't have every day to train as our active duty soldiers do. Our hat is off to you you do your thing well. If you have any questions about the creation or design of your military ring please do not hesitate to call us at 912-877-6734. If we can get a feel of what you have in mind we can help you create an awesome military ring.

  533. The Navy is seriously considering placing women in submarine crews  and from what I just read its not a matter of if but when. You can take it from the man who produces  custom US Navy rings the time is coming soon. It is more than an experiment it is coming. I'm sure there will be some glitches and obstacles at first but the male and female sailors will adapt and overcome. 

    There are several problems that the Navy has to address before this action can be completed. Some of them are space requirements, fraternization, hygiene and sanitation, and the refitting of submarines to accomodate both women and men.

    The silent service has been all male since its inception and there will be a lot of growing pains as women begin to infiltrate. There is a lot of pride among the men in the silent service and they will have to accomodate the change. There is very little privacy aboard submarines and take it from me men who are locked up together for long periods of time can start to become a little screwy. The guys are going to have to remember that there will be ladies on board.

    The first women submariners will probably be assigned to ballistic missile subs because they are less cramped for space and can be more easily changed to accomodate them. Being assigned aboard a boomer will also be more beneficial to their career advancement. The jobs available aboard the attack submarines are not compatible with the jobs that women may be assigned to in other places in the Navy.

  534. military-ring-pics-011.jpgWe have helped many members of the 48th BCT design custom military rings in the past and we are thankful for all of the friends and acquaintances that we have made among you over the years. This post is for all of you who may want to create your own Operation Enduring Freedom Ring, and for all of our past customers over the years. We are sending a shout out to CWO Randy King and his family, and to all of you who have purchased rings from us in the past. We have moved our store location so some of you may not know where we are. We are on Frank Cochran Drive right across the street from Ranger Joe's.

    The majority of military rings that 48th BCT soldiers have purchased from us were either celestrium, or goldtone celestrium rings. We have often put the crest of the 48th BCT or the unit that you were attached to during your tour in Iraq or Afghanistan. One other thing that I want to alert you to is that you can also design your commemorative ring to be a military retirement ring. You may include both campaigns on your ring as the side panel designs and inscribe the words US Army retired around the stone of your ring. Remember that there is a special discount just for you. You can call us for the discount code when you get ready to order your ring at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to help you.

  535. Army to field New Uniforms for AfghanistanThe Army will field a new uniform for two of its active duty Battalions serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. The change in uniform will be made to accomodate the different climate and environment in Afghanistan. The ACU was a good color pattern for operations in Iraq, but Afghanistan is more mountainous and the color pattern of the ACU does not really blend in there.

    The current uniform does not fit very well with the mountainous, rocky, snowy environment. Soldiers have complained that the pattern  does not always camouflage them well and that a different pattern and color were needed for better protection. The version of this uniform already being used by Army, and Air Force Special Operation Forces is called MultiCam One. It incorporates a brown, tan, and green camouflage pattern. The pattern is different from the ACU pattern in that it has squiggley designs rather than the computer generated look of the ACU. The version which will be given to the regular Army units will be called the UCP Delta, and it will have coyote tan added to it's color scheme.

    Our Operation Enduring Freedom custom ring customers were issued the ACU uniform recently which I think is a very good pattern. It is and it served us well in Iraq but the military has to constantly change and adapt to fit in with changing times.  

  536. vietnam memorialThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is seeking to find pictures of each veteran listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The pictures will be displayed in the soon to be built Veteran's Education Center in Washington DC. Solicitations for pictures of the listed veterans will start with family and friends and this is sure to be a project that will take some time. This will ba a very ambitious effort for them and our hat is off to them because there is no doubt that it will be difficult.

    It is certainly worthwhile because we didn't give those brave servicemen the honor and recognition that they deserved at the time that they really needed it. It's too bad that it took us so long to realize the debt of gratitude that we owe them. One positive thing that we did learn from this experience is that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines deserve our deepest respect and gratitude for their selfless service.

    There are not many Vietnam Veterans ring customers these days because that war was so long ago but we do see them every once in awhile. We periodically create custom military rings, or custom license plates for our Vietnam Veterans and we are always happy to see them.

    I was not solicited to post this but maybe it will help the fund if I put out that FEDEX will scan the pictures free of charge. I don't have much more information than this but if you contact either the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund or FEDEX's office you will be able to get more information. 

  537. rings-photos-014.jpgThe very best thing that we can do before we begin to explain about the purpose of the  military commemorative ring is to define what it means to commemorate. We can commemorate a person, place, thing, or event when we want to honor the memory of the person, place thing or event. We set up something which is visual so that whenever we or others see it it will bring back a memory or tell a story. This is why we will use different designs for our military rings. We also offer many different ways of writing what you would like for your ring to say. 

    Normally those of us who are in or have been the military  participate in a commemorative event when we are awarded medals, and ribbons, pins, special uniform items, belt buckles, and plaques among many other things. I have many various items displayed in my home that serve as past reminders. I also have a balfour military ring which I wear on occasion to commemorate important events in my life.

    Many of our custom military ring customers have created their rings to commemorate campaigns such as the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and so on. They have also commemorated places such as Fort Irwin, or Fallujah. Many will create a custom military ring to commemorate their retirement, or graduation from a military school or academy. One of the mast notable things that many of our customers are doing now is to commemorate the memories of their fallen comrades. Most have done so by inscribing the initials of their friends either on the side of the ring or inside the ring as the engraving.

  538. The USS Boxer (LHD-4) is calssified as a WASP class amphibious assault ship. Which means that it's primary purpose is to deliver ground troops to the battle. This ship can carry up to 1,894 marines into the battle. That is a bunch of firepower folks. It can also carry a mixture of up to 42 aircraft which would be the CH-53 helocopter, or V-22 Ospreys.

    Even though you can't tell by looking at the picture, this ship is armed with the Sea Sparrow Missile System and the Phalanx CIWS.

    This ship now serves as the Flagship of combined Task Force 151 which is stationed off of the coast of Somalia. This ship has been active in operations against piracy. She also participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Iraqi Freedom II. If any of you out there have served aboard this ship please write in and comment on this post.

  539. Doris Miller.jpgDoris "Dorie" Miller was a navy cook who distinguished himself by his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Mr Miller was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross.

    Doris was born in Waco Texas in 1919 and was known as "Raging Bull" when he played high school football probably because of his size and the position that he played (fullback).

    During the attack on Pearl Harbor he responded to general quarters early that morning but his initial duty station had already been destroyed. He was subsequently tasked to help carry wounded soldiers below deck. Afterwards he was ordered to man 2 Browning 50 caliber anti-aircraft machine guns. He didn't have any formal training on the weapons but began to use them to shoot at enemy aircraft which he did until he ran out of ammunition. He had to later abandon ship with the rest of the crew when the Nevada sank. He was subsequently visited by the then Secretary of the Navy because of this act of bravery. He was awarded the Navy Cross after this visit. 

  540. Many of us took the liberty of having a basic training ring made when we graduated from boot camp, or wherever we had our initial military indroctination. This was a time of intense emotion and memories. Most military installations which conduct basic training will have vendors that take your ring orders.

    The good thing about having a ring made at this time is the sentimental value that it has. Basic training is a very emotional and significant time in our lives. There is a strong impulse to get some kind of momento to help remember this time.

    We offer many designs for our military rings which are generic enough to apply to basic training units. Many basic training units will have names such as cobra's, wolverines, etc. We incorporate all that we can in our designs to provide you with the necessary tools to make your ring say exactly what you want it to say.

    The basic training ring is the first military ring that the customer buys, but most of you will purchase at least one more ring during your military career. The reason for this is because there are so many other things that you will be a part of during your career that the first ring won't tell a complete story. Many of you will purchase campaign rings such as Iraqi Freedom Rings, Desert Storm Rings, Vietnam Rings, and Enduring Freedom Rings. Many will also purchase military retirement rings, or commemorative rings to commemorate a unit or organization that you were a part of. 

  541. cas One of the latest stories coming from Afghanistan is that US Marines and Afghan fighters were killed in an ambush with insurgents in which they were repeatedly denied artillery support. The article goes on to say that in a sustained firefight these combatants had to wait an hour for close air support to arrive. Now the article seemed to want to point the finger at superiors who denied the artillery support but I say lets wait and find out the real deal before we jump to conclusions.

    Normally any combat patrol will have direct support artillery. Direct support means just that. You call the firing unit directly and they provide what you want based on the rules of engagement. There are some situations where artillery will be denied and I am sure that whoever didn't allow the artillery had what they deemed to be valid reasons. Lets not pass the verdict too soon.

    There were a total of 4 Marines and 10 Afghan fighters killed in the attack. This is a tragic story which shouldn't end here. If forces other than Americans caused this disaster then American troops should no longer be placed under the control of foriegn commanders.

  542. Combat Action Badge.svgThis is an award which is well deserved and long overdue. This badge recognizes soldiers who are not Infantry who have been stationed in a danger area who have come under fire from enemy forces. This badge was authorized in May 2005. Until then the only soldiers who could be recognized for performing actual combat duties were infantrymen. There are many support soldiers who sometimes come under fire in the performance of their duties such as engineers, forward observers, mechanics, and military police.

    The changing nature of modern warfare has dictated that an award of some kind be given to these soldiers. It used to be that friendly and enemy lines were firmly established and delineated in combat. During Operation Iraqi Freedom we began to see the blurring of these boundaries and support soldiers began to engage in firefights with enemy soldiers. In this instance I am talking about transportation personnel who had to deliver supplies and equipment to the rear areas of the battlefield. There has always been instances where engineers, MP's, and artillerymen would come under fire.

    The infantryman certainly deserves to be awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, but the Combat Action Badge is also a well deserved award. We are working on this design for our custom military rings and hope to add it real soon. We are expecting this design to really do well since it is a new design.

  543. mh-60sThe real name for this piece of equipment is the SH-60/MH-60 Seahawk. It is used by the Navy, and was introduced as a replacement for the UH-60A. This helicopter is versatile and can be used to perform a variety of different missions.
    Some of the things that the Navy uses it for are; anti-sub warfare, undersea warfare (whatever that is), anti- surface warfare, naval special warfare, insertion, search and rescue, combat search and rescue, vertical replenishment, and medical evacuation. You can see that the Navy really makes its money from this piece of equipment.
    The biggest advantages that it offers over its predecessor is that it has more powerful engines, and is more corrosion resistant. There are also some other minor changes but it has more in common with the UH-60 which had a proven record of dependability. 
  544. inf shelterThis new shelter will be much better than the old pup tents that I remember. The old tents were heavy, cumbersome, tough to put up, and leaky. If you were careful you could erect it where it wouldn't leak but you definitely had to reset it at least once a day. Most times when it rained you got wet. We used to put a small berm around the bottom of our pup tents to stop the rain and insects. Once the insects found an opening though it was all over for that night. You would never be able to stop them. You just had to deal with it.

    The new shelter is waterproof and bug resistant. That in itself is a big plus. Soldier morale is better after a good night's sleep. It is a bad feeling to sleep in a wet tent and clothing. I remember shivering many nights in the rain. It is also bad to try to have a good start after slapping mosquitos all night.

  545. Gulf War Photobox.jpgAccording to Christopher Hill (the US Ambassador to Iraq) the drawdown of American and other forces in Iraq is indeed going according to schedule. This was the gist of his report to the House Foriegn Affairs Committee recently. All combat forces should be out of Iraq by the end of August. This is good news but now we have a subsequent buildup in Afghanistan to look forward to.

    al-Qaeda has been stepping up violence in Iraq recently to try and trip up the new government but the new regime has been holding firm. al Qaeda is hoping to cause enough unrest so as to cause a civil war but reports are that the new regime is holding strong. Iraqi security forces have been able to maintain an excellent amount of professionalism in the execution of their duties. Don't you see how this is a testament to the capabilities of our military and the flexibility that it can display. It went from the role of fighting force to police force to advisors and performed all superbly.

    Reports are that we may be able to accelerate the rate of the withdrawal if the new Iraqi Government and security forces can continue to perform at its current level. 

  546. advanced helmetThe correct name for this piece of equipment is the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH). This helmet was first developed by the Special Operations Command for use by Army Special Operations soldiers. The Army decided to make it standard for the rest of its soldiers because of the advantages that it offers over the older kevlar helmet. This newer helmet is also made of kevlar but it is improved and gives better protection than the older model, especially from handgun rounds.

    I once took a kevlar helmet out to the place in the woods where I would do my target practice. I wanted to test it to see just how well it protected. I used a 45 caliber pistol to fire many shots into it before I finally got one to penetrate it. It really took a beating. I was satisfied with the amount of protection that it offered after that day.

    All branches of the service use this new halmet in some capacity. It is mainly used by Special Operations soldiers on certain occassions in the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. Some of the advantages of this helmet apart from its superior protection is that it is lighter. A few ounces of weight sure makes a big difference to the neck at the end of the day. Especially during the summertime in Iraq, or Afghanistan. It is also more comfortable than the kevlar that it replaces and gives the wearer a wider range of view.

  547. File:Usama bin laden.jpgIn his latest statement the Taliban leader makes an announcement to President Obama. He informs our president that the US is powerless to stop the war in Afghanistan. Im sure that President Obama appreciates this insight but he is probably listening to the people that he usually relies on for advice.

    Mr bin Laden then goes on to blame the United States for the war because of its alliance with Israel. Now I may be wrong but my pea sized brain does not see this as the reason for the war. I thought that the reason was terrorist attacks conducted on Americans by Mr. bin Laden and his al-Qaeda terrorists. I was really thinking that the cause was the slaughter of innocent Americans by Mr. bin Laden.

    Either one of two things is wrong here. Either I am suffering from the initial stage of sometimers disease or Mr bin Laden is on a diet of crack cocaine and dog food.

    The thing that I really think that bin Laden is attempting to do is to cause our president to doubt that we will win the war and call for the redeployment of our soldiers back home. I think that he has seriously underestimated  the intelligence and resolve of our president. It is impossible for anyone to be elected president of the United States without a high degree of intelligence and resolve. I also believe that there is a reason for everything. The reason for this latest statement by the al-Qaeda leader may be the fact that his organization is getting its teeth kicked in.

  548. somaliaThere was a secret raid conducted in Somalia which appears to have been successful but the problem is that no one can point a finger at who conducted it. Sounds kind of Spec-Opish to me. It is thought that the raid was conducted by US Special Forces soldiers but if it was they will never own up to it.

    The raid was conducted against al-Qaeda, which is setting up for operations in Somalia and according to eye witness accounts. Some men dressed in US uniforms got off of a heliocopter which came from a French ship and killed Salen Ali Nabhan who was an al-Qaeda leader and captured several other wounded al-Qaeda fighters.    

    There were some other al-Qaeda deaths in the battle before the snatch was made. Last year al-Qaeda leader Aden Hashi Ayro was killed last year in a similar type operation.

    Al-Qaeda is seeking to make Somalia one of its strongholds which is a logical move for them since the government has little control over most of the country. The country is currently involved in a civil war and the main faction which opposes civil rule is al-Shabab. Al-Shabab is attempting to overthrow the goverment and institute strict Islamic rule. The government has no control over most of Mogadishu.

  549. OEFOur soldiers and marines on patrol in Afghanistan don't know what to expect from day to day. This war is 180 dergees different than the type of war that my generation is familiar with. Our battles were force on force where you basically pounded it out like opposing football teams and the best man won. You kicked each other in the teeth just as hard as you could and he who had the most left at the end was declared the winner.

    There is no such thing as a routine patrol in Afghanistan. The patrol might encounter one of many situations when underway. These include but are not limited to: no enemy contact at all, chasing an enemy force, being hit with a small ambush, being shot at by snipers, or a full scale ambush. Servicemen may find themselves in an all day battle, or the patrol may turn out to be a public relations campaign where they meet and greet villagers.

    Individual soldiers and marines may find themselves making critical decisions which if wrong would have a devastating effect on relations with the civilian population.

    I personally believe that one of the reasons that we saw so many atrocities by our soldiers during the Vietnam War was because our boys were frustrated at the fact that the enemy was so elusive so they vented their anger on the civilian populace. They were getting hit and had no one else to hit back. I am not justifying those actions, I'm just saying what I think. The training that our soldiers undergo before they deploy to this area teaches them how to react to this type of pressure. We did a lot of wrong things in that war, but at least we learned from them.  

  550. Let us take a minute to describe our product to you. The military rings that we sell are balfour rings. Balfour has been in the business of creating custom rings for a very long time therefore you are dealing with a company that you can trust. Balfour is one of the most respected names in the business and the rings come with a lifetime warranty. Therefore you can rest assured of the quality of these rings.

    We also pride ourselves on the amount of customization that we provide to you. We have gone the extra mile to find every possible design that we possibly could. We present everything that we found to you to give you more choices for your ring. Take your time to carefully consider what you want your ring to say. How do you want your personal story to be told?

    Lastly we want you to know that we have given you the best price that we can possibly give. We checked other dealers throughout this industry and we cut every expense to the bone to give you the absolute best price that we possibly could. If you compare our prices you will be amazed. If you have to resize your ring it is free the first time. If you decide that you want to change your rings look we give you the lowest remaking charges that we possibly can. We have done absolutely everything that we can to make your buying experience with us pleasurable.

  551. USS Nimitz (CVN-68), lead ship of her class of supercarriers.This class of Aircraft Carrier is also known as a super carrier for several good reasons. The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the largest ship in the world. Nimitz carriers are powered by 2 nuclear reactors which can keep them operating continuously for 20 years without having to refuel.

    This class of aircraft carrier can carry 85 various aircraft along with all of the other supplies, weapons, personnel, and equipment that it needs to perform its mission. The aircraft carrier is the ultimate fighting platform and can project a tremendous amount of power to any part of the world in a short period of time. The carrier and its accompaning group of warships is a formidible force indeed. The days of naval warfare like we used to see in the movies with battleships slugging it out with guns are long gone. Today's technology is much more advanced with longer range weapons. Therefore battles will be inherently different. The aircraft carrier would be a terrible sight for any smaller country to deal with because of all of the power that it projects.

  552. f-14f-14I remember seeing a lot of this aircraft during my time of service. It is no longer in service as it was replaced by the F-18 Hornet. This aircraft was used by the Navy until about 2006 as a fighter, interdiction, and reconnaissance aircraft. The F-14 ia a supersonic, twin engine, two seat, variable sweep wing aircraft. The sweep wing design is interesting because the pilot adjusts the wings according to flying conditions. For example when he will be flying at high speeds the wings should be in the back position where the wing tips are tucked in closer to the fuselage. When the speed will be slower the wings should be in the forward position.
    The maximum speed of the F-14 is mach 2.34 which is equal to 1,544 miles per hour. It has a 575 mile combat radius, and can fly at an altitude of up to 50,000 feet.
    The F-14 can be armed with a 120mm Vulcan Gatling Gun, AIM 54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM 9 Sidewinder air to air missiles.
    If you are a former F-14 pilot you can still create your own custom military ring to tell the story of your service.  
  553. force reconI had heard about the Force Recon element of the United States Msrine Corps but I didn't really have an idea of how tough they really are until I started to study to do this post. I have a new found respect for them now that I am aware of some of what they are required to do.

    They differ from scouts and infantry patrols in that their primary mission is patrolling deep behind enemy lines. They have to be super stealthy in order to fulfill this mission. They normally operate far away from the umbrella of artillery, and naval gunfire support. It would also take a little time to get air support to them so their best defense is to not be seen or compromised in any way. This requires a level of training that is equal to any special operations forces that we have, to include Army Special Forces, or Navy SEAL's.

    When Force Reconnassance is used for patrols and intelligence gathering type operations this is called green ops. They are also used in black op type of operations also. Black ops is when they purposely engage the enemy in ambushes, raids, snatches, etc. When black op type operations are performed they are usually performed closer to friendly lines where the Force Recon unit can enjoy the benefits of Field Artillery, or Navy Gunfire if necessary.

    Some of the other missions that Force Recon units can be utilized in are battle damage assessment, finding and marking drop zones for paratroopers, and ambushes. Force Recon Marines can place their specialty and unit designation above the side panel designs on their custom made USMC ring.   

  554. uscg cutterI have always heard the term cutter used when Coast Guard ships were referred to but I really had no idea what a cutter was until I did some research to write this post. The term "Cutter" was first used in the United States by our Treasury Department. There was a sailboat which was originally designated as a cutter but the term later came to apply to any ship longer than 65 feet.

    From what I could discern the cutter is the workhorse of the Coast Guard fleet because of its size. There are many different types of cutters, and their classification depends on the job that they are required to perform. The cutter is the heavy duty ship of the Coast Guard and their sizes vary according to the duty that they must perform. They can operate in rivers and coastal areas as well as on the high seas.

    Some of the different types of cutters include Icebreakers, Patrol Boats, Buoy Tenders, Construction Tenders, and Patrol cutters. This list is not all of the types of cutters that the Coast Guard uses, but it is intended to give you an idea of the functions that these ships are capable of. Many Coast Guard Military Ring customers will put the name of the cutter that they served on above the side panel of their custom military ring.

  555. AH-1The AH-1 Supercobra is an offshoot of the Cobra which the Army used first during the Vietnam War. The Super Cobra is the version that the Marine Corps wanted with some modifications. The reason that they needed modifications was that their mission was slightly different thus requiring some different design specifications. One specification that the Marines required was an additional engine for seaborne operations. The Super Cobra will be replaced by the Viper in the near future and I intend to do a post on the Viper but let me tell you it is a bad mamma jamma.
    The Super Cobra is the backbone of the Marine Corp's attack heliocopter fleet right now. Let me give you some background on its performance. It has a maximum speed of 218mph, and a flight ceiling of 12,200 feet. The range is 317 nm and it can be armed with a variety of weapons and systems to include: a 20mm Gatling Gun, 2.75 inch rockets, AIM-9 Sidewinder AA missles, and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.
    Many heliocopter pilots will create a custom pilot's ring, or an aviator's ring to show their pride in the aircraft. We do have this design available as a side panel design for our custom military rings.
  556. 9-11 attacksLets remenber the attacks of September 11 2001. Let us not waver in our efforts to destroy those who would not hesitate to destroy us. Lets remember that over 3,000 innocent Americans were killed for no other reason that day than being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They hadn't harmed anyone nor was the thought of doing bodily harm to anyone in their minds.

    Let us remember that America can not stand still for this type of action. We had no choice but to act. I am not going to debate whether it was right or not to go into Iraq because frankly I don't know. I don't have access to the same information that our President did when he made his decision.

    Let us remember that many of our young men and women have given their lives to keep us safe from future attacks. Many of them had not had the pleasure of seeing their children born. Many of them were newlyweds and had not had time to enjoy their marriages. Many of them were not able to say goodbye to dear friends and loved ones before they had to leave and fight the war. Many of them had young children that they never even got the chance to hold in their arms.

    Let us not do them the disservice and the dishonor of forgetting. You might forget but I will never forget.

  557. custerMany of us remember General Custer from his defeat at Little Big Horn. As a former military man I'm going to have to come to his defense. The defeat at Little Big Horn could have happened to anyone. I think that Custer was overconfident and that added to his defeat, but Murphy will rear his ugly head at ant time and cause even the best laid plans to come to nothing. I have seen it happen time and time again. Sometimes one persons wrong interpetation or misunderstanding of a directive will ruin a perfectly laid campaign. I have had it happen to me. You can explain everything down to the letter and then some free thinker misinterpets a detail and totally messes you up. Nuff said.

    Custer was a successful commander during the Civil War and had many victorious  campaigns. He grew up in Michigan and was a son of German immigrants. He graduated last in his class from West Point in 1861 and wad immediately sent to serve in the Civil War. In 1866 he was mustered to active duty again to serve in the Indian campaigns. One thing that I found out was that he was court martialed in 1868 for being AWOL but was reinstated to serve in the Indian Wars.

    I won't go into the details of Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn but just about every bad thing that could have happened to him did happen. He was also vastly outnumbered by the Indians that he fought which he didn't realize until too late. For those of you who have never served in the military this account shows just how quickly things can go from good , to bad, to worse. All of our military ring customers who have ever been involved in any military type operation can attest to the fact that things can go quickly downhill. The best victory and the worst defeat are only seperated from each other by a few chance incidents.

  558. oefGeneral Petraeus has predicted that there is a lot of tough fighting ahead for our soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. I don't like this news but it is what it is. The General recommends that we use the strategies that we developed in Iraq to fight this war. He is talking about tactics here but that is just a small piece of the puzzle. He is talking about winning the hearts and minds of the civilian population also.

    You can't measure the value that the civilian population has as a piece in the puzzle here. There are so many intangibles that there is no way to even know what they all are. For example, when our forces destroyed many Taliban fighters not very long ago they used information provided by civilians to locate and destroy the enemy. Getting this amount of cooperation is accomplished in part by rebuilding the infrastructure of the country. For example, there has been a 600% in the number of students actually attending school because of the schools that we have built and the programs that we have initiated. This is only one area of rebuilding. The Taliban has recently began attempts to expand their influence and control over the people in the region. Obviously they are also aware of how critical it is to have the civilian population on your side.

  559. This famous battle occured in an area in West Texas known as Rattlesnake Springs in August of 1880. Apache war chief Victorio was the cause of problems to settlers in the west. His tactic was to cross back and forth across the Rio Grande River and conduct raids in the US and Mexico. In addition, he would conduct raids along the border of Texas and New Mexico.

    On August 3rd 1880 Cpl Asa Weaver and a small detail of Buffalo Soldiers fought Victorio at Alamo Springs. Rather than try to chase the Apaches across the desert our tactic was to place detachments of soldiers at watering places and strategic passes to try and intercept him. After this battle 5 companies of Buffalo Soldiers from the 10th Cavalry chased Victorio on a parallel path to try to intercept him at Rattlesnake Springs. They actually out rode the Apaches by travelling a distance of 65 miles in less than 21 hours. This was a magnificent feat of endurance. They were able to get into position before Victorio arrived and cut him off. A skirmish followed which is significant because after Victorio crossed back into Mexico he never again crossed the border back into the United States. He obviously did not want to deal with the hard charging Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry. Cavalry soldiers are a proud bunch. I was never in the cavalry but I had dealings with them on many occasions.

    The hard riding that these soldiers did is not a whole lot different from what the modern day cavalry soldier has to do. I have never seen a cavalry soldier that didn't own a lot of regalia. This is why we offer US Cavalry ring designs that the cavalry soldier can use to make his custom military ring. 

  560. military-ring-pics-007.jpgThe finger next to your little finger is known as the ring finger. This is the finger which custom dictates that you wear your ring. If you are married or engaged custom dictates that you wear your wedding and/or engagement ring on the ring finger of your left hand.

    Normally those who have a military ring or class ring will wear that ring on the ring finger of the right hand. The trend that I have seen in recent years is that people will wear their wedding ring on the ring finger but they will wear the military ring on  a different finger of either hand. I have even fitted military rings for customers to wear on their thumbs.

    If you want to use some wisdom and avoid any possible problems wear your military ring on the ring finger of your right hand while in formation. It might be a good idea to wear it the same way whenever you are in uniform but their is no rule or regulation that I am aware of which says that you have to.

    You won't be wrong whichever way that you decide to wear your custom military ring so my advice to you is to wear it on the finger where it  feels most comfortable. If you want people to really notice your new military ring do something wild and wear it on your thumb.  

    •  The highway of death refers to the higway (80) which leads out of Kuwait into Basra Iraq. Iraqi soldiers fleeing from Kuwait during Operation Desert  Storm were killed en masse during the last days of the war. They were killed mainly by US aircraft and ground units. The official US estimate of the dead were a few hundred but take it fom me, this estimate is in the low side. Very very low. The US government wanted to downplay the carnage because of the fragile relationship that we had  with our Arab allies. They also wanted to avoid negative propaganda.

    There are those who have condemned the killing of  so many fleeing Iraqi's. Some think that  an inordinate number of civilians were killed because of the many civilian vehicles which were caught in the melee, but those vehicles were used mainly by Iraqi soldiers who had confiscated them to get away in. The biggest reason that the US military went after these fleeing Iraqi's so hard is that my unit (the 24th Infantry Division) was directly north of them in their path. They outnumbered us very badly, and if they had been able to reach us we might have had a major problem. We never had to fight that battle because our Air Force never allowed them to get to us. If they had gotten through the chances are slim that I would be here today. We chose to do just like the Army when it came to this event and downplay it in our military ring design selection. It is not the kind of thing that you want to publicize on a commemorative military ring.

  561. bombThere were six confirmed terrorist kills in an attack on a suicide bomber training camp in the Swat valley in Northern Pakistan. Locating and destroying the camp was the result of an offensive to search out and destroy terrorists in the area. US officials knew that there was a training camp in the area because of the large number of bombings which were occuring there.

    Keep in mind that this camp was located in an area of Pakistan which is largrly lawless and ungoverned. There were 11 suspects arrested in the attack on the camp. There were also twelve other foreign terrorist suspects arrested in the area when they were caught sneaking into the area from Iran. The foreign suspects were from Sudan, Russia, Turkey, and Iran. One thing that the war on terror is doing is cleaning up terrorists from all over the world.

  562. hk416This new assault rifle is primarily used by Delta Force but I have to admit that it is something very special. I never cease to be amazed by the technology that we develop for our armed forces. One major advantage that it offers is that it is almost impossible to make it jam. This is very important since our soldiers operate in conditions which are not conduicive to the long life of a firearm. There were times when my weapon jammed at the wrong time during training which would have been critical if I had been in combat. Just a small amount of sand would cause a massive jam which couldn't be quickly fixed.

    The HK416 will still fire when it has been buried in sand, or immersed in water. This assault rifle can use any one of four barrels, depending on the way that it will be used. A 40mm grenade launcher can also be quickly and easily mounted to it when more firepower is needed. I will be sure to ask the next Delta Force military ring customer what he thinks about this assault rifle.

  563. EFVThis new vehicle is still in development and if all goes as planned it will be another bad mama jamma. This vehicle is superior to the AAV (amphibious assault vehicle) that it replaces in so many ways. First of all it has what the Marine Corps call an over the horizon capability. It can be launched from its mother ship from over 25 miles away. This means that the bigger ship dosen't have to come within sight of the shoreline to launch. It is also much faster than the personnel carrier that it replaces. It can travel at speeds up to 29 knots on the surface of the ocean and 45 MPH on land.

    It is also more heavily armed than its predecessor with a 30mm cannon which shoots up to 200 rounds per minute, and a 7.62mm machine gun. On top of this it is heavily armored, and has day or night capabilities, and a 200 mile operating range on land. I am sure that all of my Marine Corps Infantry ring customers appreciate this new technology and the fact that it enhances their survivability on the battlefield.     

  564. nlosws

    This new weapon system (which is still being developed) just about beats all that I have ever heard of. Our armed forces will continue to be the best as long as we give them this type of technology to use. The system is composed of Container Launch Units, (CLU's). Each CLU is a self contained box which contains 15 rockets. The rockets can be fired in sequence or one at a time. They can be launched at different targets or the same target. They may also be fired at any time that the operator chooses. The system can be remotely operated or missiles can be launched from on site. The boxes can be utilized as a unit or they can be tied togrther in a series. There are so many applications for this system (just like we have for our military rings) that the possibilities are almost limitless.

    The units are deployed on the ground in preselected locations or on ships. The missile used for this system is called the PAM (Precision Attack Missile). The system is light and easy to transport. The missile can be laser guided, guided by GPS, or programmed to hit a target. The missile can also be programmed to identify individual targets and will make in flight corrections as necessary. This new system is considered to be field artillery. I used to be stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma which is where every one of my Army and Marine Corps Field Artillery custom military ring customers come from.

  565. afterburnersWe hear the term "afterburners" when we hear about military aircraft and most of us who know very little about aircraft only have a vague idea of what they are. I have always known that they give more speed but I never knew how they really worked.

    The term "afterburners" is actually a description of how they work. When afterburners are used a large amount of jet fuel is injected into the jet pipe behind the turbine. so you see that afterburners don't involve the use of the jets engine. This fuel is heated by the hot exhaust gases and burns causing thrust (which produces speed). Afterburners boost power but they use a tremendous amount of fuel so they are only used whenever necessary. A pilot may have to kick in the afterburners on takeoff and maybe when a getaway is needed. You will only see afterburners used on some of the supersonic aircraft that we have. Afterburners are more of a thing of the past because we have since come up with more efficient ways to produce thrust in our aircraft. Many of the features of our modern aircraft can be added to the aviators ring to show that you either flew or operated, or had the job of maintaining this piece of eqiupment in the Service.

  566. guantanimo bayA Taliban Commander who remains unnamed has been captured in Eastern Afghanistan. He was captured along with 6 other insurgents when several insurgents went to seek medical treatment from wounds (probably incurred in a firefight) at a clinic. US forces were tipped off about the movements of the insurgents and were fired upon as they moved into position to take the clinic. Hopefully we are winning the battle for the hearts and minds of the Afghan people in this war. That is what it will take for our military forces to be successful and the Taliban realizes this. I have read several articles lately where Taliban officials have instituted reforms to give them the appearance of caring for the citizens of the country.

    The Taliban has the advantage in this area because their countrymen will naturally want to protect them. The Taliban may have lost much ground because of their record of suppression and brutality. If we can convince the native Afghan people that we have their in their best intrests at heart we may be able to sway public opinion. The intelligence that we will receive if we can do this will be invaluable.

    I salute all of our Operation Enduring Freedom fighters and those who have served. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  567. transportIt seems that Somali pirates have worked up enough nerve to shoot at one of our helicopters. The Navy chopper was flying a routine surveillance mission off of the coast of Somalia when the pirates used an automatic weapon to fire at it. US Navy helicopters have been conducting routine surveillance of pirates for a while but this is the first instance that we know about where a ship was actually fired on.

    The navy routinely  surveils the ships that the pirates have captured and are holding while they are waiting to receive their ransom. There are currently about 5 ships and 105 crewmen currently being held by the pirates.

    The Navy didn't return fire and I am sure it was because they didn't want to accidentally harm any of the innocent captives. The name of the ship where the piratres fired from is the Win Far which is a Thai ship.

    I for one wonder where this piracy thing is going to take us. Obviously the pirates are not going to stop because there is easy money to be made. In my mind some kind of action is going to have to be taken. An International task force should be put together to police the waters around Somalia for the sole purpose of finding and destroying pirates. There is a task force in place now, but their purpose is to protect maritime shipping and not to sarch out and destroy pirates.

    I realize that my actions are easier said than done and that they sound drastic but I don't see any other solution to this problem. As long as the pirates can make money they will attack maritime vessels. To me this is a history repeat of the situation of the Barbary Wars when we had to send in US Marines to handle the problem. If someone out there has a better idea please let us know. 

  568. 2ID PatchThe Second Infantry Division is currently stationed in The Republic of South Korea with the mission of protecting the country from invasion from North Korea until other units can be brought in to help. I used to be a member of this unit and the pace was hectic. We never knew from day to day what the future held. Whenever the alert siren went off we didn't know whether the situation was real or just another drill.

    During that time the Division was stationed close to the demilitarized zone of Korea which runs along the 32nd parallel. We manned many posts on the DMZ and units were rotated back and forth for short periods of time. The rotation system would give units on the DMZ a break from this stressful duty. Units also patrolled the no man's area along the DMZ to look for signs of enemy incursions, and to stop infiltration into South Korea from the North. 

    We served alongside the ROK (Repiblic of Korea) Army. They were some tough soldiers. Let me tell you a true story. We were visiting a ROK compound once during the month of November. If you have ever been to Korea you know that the temprature hovers right around 0 degrees in November. On this day at about 7:00 in the morning there were about 5 ROK soldiers running around the compound on a track. They were dressed in combat gear, and were carrying weapons, bur were shirtless. When we left that evening at about 4:30 PM they were still running!! We asked about it and were told thru our intreperter that they were being punished for a rule violation. If we did that in the US Army the press would have a field day with it. We salute all of our soldiers who have ever served in the Second Infantry Division which is Second to None. 

  569. 54thThe 54th Massachussetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was the first black unit to serve in the American Civil War. The success that this unit realized opened the door for blacks to serve in the US Armed forces although they were interred in segregated units.

    The founding of the 54th were largely the result of Massachussetts Governor John A. Andrew. Governor Andrew was an abolitionist who was confident that blacks would mwke good fighting men. He did not buy into the racism of the day which questioned the intelligence, courage, and abilities of the black man.

    Volunteers for this historic unit were taken from several states and Canada. They were largely independant blacks who had never been slaves. They sacrificed all to become a part of this historic unit. They realized that the country would be watching them and that their actions would have a serious impact on how society would view the service of the black man in America. Black Abolitionist Frederick Douglas volunteered for service, but since he was too old to serve both of his sons volunteered and enlisted in the unit.

    The unit commander was Robert Gould Shaw who was born from a wealthy abolitionist family. Initially Col Shaw had racist doubts about the abilities of the black soldiers but as time went on his attitude changed and he wrote many praises of his unit. Many of the soldiers of the 54th were never paid for their service. The Union Army initially offered them the $13.00 per month standard pay, but later reneiged and cut their pay to $7.00 per month. The unit then refused to take any pay in protest. This issue was not resolved until many of the members had lost their lives in combat.

    The accomplishments of this fine unit is but one of the many reasons that many choose to create a military commemorative ring. The military service ring insures that events which may have taken place long ago will have a place in the human heart and mind.

    The 54th is remembered for its action at Fort Wagner South Carolina. Fort Wagner was a well fortified Confederate stronghold. The Fort was built out of the sand and Palmetto trees found in the area. These materials made it almost impregnable to the Union artillery bombardment which was used at the beginning of the battle. In addition Union intelligence estimated a force of 300 soldiers to be defending the Fort, but the true number turned out to be 1,200. The 54th made it to the parapet of the fort, but could not take it in the hand to hand combat that followed. Several other units attempted to take the fort afterward but none of them had as much success.

    The valor that the 54th displayed in that battle earned the respect of the Union Army, and as a direct result black soldiers were allowed to join the Union Army in large numbers. President Lincoln acknoledged after the war that if not for the service of black soldiers, the Union Army may well have lost the war.  

  570. fredericksburgThis famous Civil War battle was probably the greatest loss for the Union Army and the biggest victory for confederate General Robert E. Lee. In order to understand what happened in this battle let me give you the background of the events which led up to it.

    President Lincoln was frustrated with General McClellan because of his timidity and rightfully so. General McClellan would not press the Confederate Army when he should have. His lack of aggressiveness allowed General Lee valuable time to nurse, rearm, and refit his army. Had he been pressed it would have caused him multiple problems. President Lincoln replaced McClellan with General Ambrose Burnside who was more aggressive, but inflexible and lacked battlefield vision. Lincoln thought that it would be an excellent victory to take the Confederate capitol of Richmond. He had to take Fredericksburg first which was where the Union Army faltered.

    The first problem for Burnside was poor logistic support. He needed pontoons in place in order to construct bridges at the river crossing to help him cross into the city. When the pontoons arrived 10 days late he lost momentum and the element of surprise. Since Lee was no dummy he used this time to fortify his defenses, evacuate the city, and position his forces for a counterattack if necessary. Burnside refused to understand the mess that this delay put him in. He believed that he would still surprise Lee. He didn't alter his battle plan to account for the loss of surprise, and he wouldn't alter his plan of attack to account for some other changes. Once he took the city he was delayed for a few more days which gave Lee even more time to prepare for the impending battle. General Burnside lost most of his forces when he ordered a frontal attack against a Confederate position behind a fortified wall. This position was on the opposite side of a 600 yard open field. When the Union soldiers attempted to cross the field they were cut to pieces.

    Burnside tried time after time to cross this field with devastating effects on his soldiers each time, yet he refused to change tactics. In the end he lost over 12,000 soldiers (KIA's) in this battle. These attacks took place during daylight hours so confederate soldiers and artillerymen had no problem picking off the union attackers. Then Union Army finally broke off the battle at nightfall but not before 12,000 lives were wasted. Unfortunately tragedies such as this have happened from time to time in our military. This is not the type of event that you would want to remember on a military ring or any other commemorative memorabilia.

  571. naval task forceI wonder if we will ever see this as it was in WWII. The Battlefleet was a conglomeration of Naval assets that would control a sea or an ocean. The battlefleet consists of surface ships, aircraft, and submarines. I don't think that we will ever see this again in the same way. In WWII it was a very large formation which searched for the enemies Navy. Its job was to destroy that Navy and dominate the seas. The reason that I don't think wthat we will ever see the same types of formations is because of modern technology.

    A large fleet nowadays would be no more than a large pretty target. Modern technology makes it impractical for assets to be bunched together this way because of the large signature. They would be very easily found and killed with modern weapons. In the old days you had to get close in to fight it out. Nowadays because of long range weapons it is nor necessary to bunch up together to pack a punch. Ships can mass fires from a long distance away from the target. They don't have to be close together to engage a number of targets in a small area because of the long range of their weapons.

    The old Navy had to use scout planes to find the enemy and they still use them today, however add satellite imaging to the equation. Remember that radar, and sonar have been vastly improved also. This is another reason why a big formation is easier to find. Survival will neccesitate scattering resources over a larger distance. Remember also that submarines are quieter, faster, more stealthy, and can operate independantly almost indefinitely.

    I don't know what a future Naval conflict will look like but I seriously doubt if it will look like the WWII engagements that we used to see on TV.  My father was a product of the old Navy but most of my custom Navy ring customers these days have not used the older Naval tactics.

  572. smcWe are happy to announce to all of our marine customers that the USMC military ring is available in 10kt or 14kt white or yellow gold. These Balfour rings come with the lifetime guarantee which makes them so popular. We have also recently printed new ring catalogs. This is significant because we have a seperate Marine Corps catalog. In the past all of the service ring styles were in the same book. We have added many new styles and designs which made it necessary to seperate the services. We are exicited to be able to announce this improvement to you.

    These rings are also available in other metals but we wanted to highlight the fact that they come in gold to you today. The trend among younger customers is to order their ring in white gold, but most of our older customers prefer to order yellow gold rings. Take some time and browse through our selections. We are sure that we have a product which will please you.

  573. E-9 COMM insigniaIf you are active duty or retired military and have attained the rank of Sergeant Major you can create your own custom Sergeant Malor's military ring. We have many different options for you to choose from so the possibilities are almost limitless.

    These rings come in every metal from celestrium to 14kt white or yellow gold. We even offer a style which we call silver select which is sterling silver and platinum. These rings are Balfour rings so there is no question of their quality, and each one is guaranteed for life.

    We offer you so much flexibility of design that you can tell just about any story that you want to tell with your new ring. You can also show different branches of service if you have served in more than one branch.

    The Sergeant Major is the highest enlsted rank in the military and is respected by both Officers and Enlisted persons. He or she is the most experienced enlisted person in the unit and serves as the representative for all of the enlisted personnel to the unit commander. The Sergeant Major is the person who actually manages the day to day operation of the unit. A good Sergeant Major makes life easy for the unit commander. He or she enables the commander to focus on important matters apart from day to day situations thue making the commander more effective at his or her job. We salute Sergeant Majors everywhere. 

  574. We are pleased to inform you that we now have updated military ring catalogs available. They are available for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Rings. You can feel free to contact us for your new catalog. Remember that if you have any questions we are more than willing to help you. All ring styles are available in 10 and 14kt gold, white or yellow gold, sterling silver, and celestrium.
  575. "littoral combat shipWhat in the world is a Littoral Combat Ship? you might ask." I knew that you would so I have the answer prepared for you. I didn't know myself until a few months age so here it is. The first thing that I had to understand was the meaning of the word Littoral. This word refers to a ship which operates in the area close to the shore. Littoral ships are not large ships. they are adaptable to a wide range of operations and can be used for many different purposes.

    The advantages of Littoral ships are their speed, flexibility, maneuverability, and shallow draft. They can do things that no other ship can do, outrun anything in the water, and get into places where no other ship can go.

    Some of the many operations that this ship can perform are; anti-submarine warfare, resupply, troop transport, mine sweeping, anti-ship warfare, intelligence gathering, and reconnaissance. These ships are somewhat stealthy because of their hull design. The angled hull design helps to deflect radar around the ship and not back to the source which gives the ship a small radar profile. Another name for these ships are high speed surface ships.

    I can definitely see the benefits of using these ships. I wonder if the Navy would and could make them larger. It seems to me that it would be good to do so but I am not a military genius. I can see where these ships can help with drug interdiction, to fight piracy, and they could probably play a major role in counterterrosism. These ships can operate in the coastal waters of the Uniteed States or be transported to operate in the coastal waters of other countries. My Naval ring customers can certainly be proud of the technology available to them.

  576. "Bat 21" is the title of a 1988 movie which depicts the rescue of LTC Iceal Gene Hambleton after he was shot down during the Vietnam War. LTC Hambleton's EB-66 electronics aircraft was shot down by a Sam missile while he was on a mission over North Vietnam.
    This was one of the longest and most costly rescues (in terms of lives and equipment lost) that the Air Force has ever undertaken. It took 11 1/2 days to rescue the LTC. and cost a total of 5 lost aircraft and crews along with damage to another 9 other aircraft, much of which was significant.
    LTC Hambleton was awarded the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Merotorious Service Medal, and a Purple Heart for his actions during the time of the rescue.
    He had to be rescued at any cost because of the vast amount of sensitive knowledge that he had. Had he been captured, the knowledge that he had would have been invaluable to the Vietnamesa and the Russians.
    He transmitted valuable information on North Vietnamese locations while he was behind enemy lines which resulted in air strikes being conducted against them. LTC Hambleton was eventually rescued by a US Navy and South Vietnamese SEAL.
  577. william calleyWilliam Calley has apologized for the well known massacre at My Lai during the Vietnam War. Before we get into this story let me give you my honest opinion. I am a former soldier and believe me there can be a lot of pressure put on you to obey orders that you know are wrong. I have been given orders that I knew did not apply to the circumstances, but because my superiors did not want to budge they would not listen to what I had to say. Stubbornness is a good quality up to a point because a successful commander has to be stubborn, but not stubborn beyond reason. I remember one incident where a superior who had no idea of what my units situation was ordered us to perform a task. One of my subordinates told me when I protested to go ahead and get it over with because that superior wanted to be able to say that we had accomplished the training and wouldn't change his mind. I saw this as good advice and we performed the action. When the superior asked me for my opinion afterwards I told him. I know that he knew that I was right but he didn't want to concede that his judgement was not the best in that situation.

    Now back to Lieutenant Calley. 2Lt. Calley was the lowest rank that an officer can be. He is scared and placed in a situation that he was not able to control. Was he wrong in what he did? My answer to you is yes, and I think that he knew it but he was not strong enough to fight against the wrong orders. I also think that he was not strong enough to stop his unit once things got out of control. You have to prove yourself as a second Lieutenant. Many soldiers and NCO's will test you to see how much backbone that you have because you are younger and inexperienced. Personally I don't think that a Second Lieutenant should be a leader until he has had a chance to prove himself.

    His unit had not been in active combat but they had suffered casualties through different acts of sabotage. Top this off with the fact that they were given bad intel which incorrectly implied that all of the villagers were VC. This helped Lt Calley and his men to rationalize their actions. Add the stress that the Lieutenant was under to kill somebody and it all turned out to be a disaster in the making.

    I think that there should have been others convicted because no matter how much you may be compelled you still do not have to obey an unlawful order. Accounts of the massacre tell stories of others who tried to stop the killings, so Lt Calley should have been able to stop it if he had wanted.

    I sympathize with the Lt because I have been in similar situations. I have carried out orders which were somewhat questionable because of the withering pressure that was applied, but I don't believe that I would ever follow an unlawful order. I had enough grit to stand up for what I thought was right and I have done so on several occassions while in the Army.

  578. afghan presIt seems that the Taliban may be winning one battle in the presidential election taking place in Afghanistan right now. Voter turnout in the southern part of the country seems to be extremely low. The Taliban has campaigned very hard to get people in that part of the country not to vote while US and NATO forces have been trying to drive the Taliban out of the Southern cities leading up to the election. They wanted to drive them out of the cities to help to reduce the number of threats against civilians. Incumbent president Hamid Karzai gets the bulk of his support from the Southern region.

    The Taliban have threatened civilians not to vote in these areas because President Karzai has been extremely supportive and sympathetic to the United States.

    President Karzai's rival "Abdullah Abdullah" gets his major support from voters in the Northern part of the country where voter turnout has been heavy. If President Karzai does not win the election we may see more government intervention in Operation Enduring Freedom with added limitations, and restrictions. This definitely would not be good news to my Operation Enduring Freedom military ring customers.

  579. AegisThe Aegis Combat System is just that. A combat system and not a weapon. This is a complex operating system which our Navy utilizes. It can be a single ship system or operate as a ship to ship network. This system uses computers and radars to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets. This bad boy gets my rating as a bad mamma jamma. Do you remember the Navy ship that had to hit an errant satellite in its fuel tank to shoot it down? This was done using this weapons system. Remember that the satellite was tumbling thru space. Thats some kind of shooting!!

    This weapons system is capable of anti-aircraft warfare, anti-submarine warfare, land attack, and ship to ship warfare. This weapons system can do it all.

    The Aegis can search, track, and guide at the same time. It can also track well over 100 targets at the same time at well over 100 nautical miles away. All of you Navy personnel should be proud of this new technology. Your new Navy ring will tell the story of your time in service.   

  580. LCACThe initials LCAC refers to the Marine Landing Craft Air Cushion. Now at this point you may ask me why in the world are you talking about that? And what in the world difference does it make about anything? Well grasshopper let me educate you.

    The LCAC gets my top equipment rating of "One bad Mamma Jamma." It is officially classified as a Hovercraft. It can be used to, check this out; transport weapons, equipment, carco, and personnel from ship to shore and also across the beach. The unclassified maximum speed of the LCAC is 70+ knots and it has a 200 to 300 mile range. That is not all my friend, let me give you some more information about this piece of equipment. It can carry up to 180 fully equipped marines or 60 tons of equipment. It can also be armed with 2 12.7mm machine guns, or a 50cal, or M60, or a Gatling gun. I would want the Gatling gun personally. It can also be equipped with a 40mm grenade launcher.

    This bad boy can also be used for beach landings, personnel transport, evacuation support, lane breaching, anti mine operations, and whatever else it is needed to do. Thats what I call versatile my friend. All of our military ring customers can really be proud of the technology that they have to do their jobs. I know that it gives me pride when I research and write about this new technology.

     

    1. US Forces in Iraq may be required in the near future to be deployed to some trouble spots in that country. This will be a response to a spike in violence which has occurred since our troops have been pulled back out of these areas. This response may not be required but if it does it will be to assist the Iraqi police and Armed Forces in putting down the violence.

    This redeployment (if it happens) would probably start out as more of a show of force. Its purpose would probably be to make the troublemakers think twice before they start any trouble. It would also give Iraqi forces some added confidence when they see that their help is at hand.

    I am surprised that there does not seem to have been a need for our forces to intervene before now. This says a lot about the dedication and abilities of the new Iraqi armed forces and their new government. 

    I  certainly hope for all of our sakes and especially for the sake of our soldiers that the Iraqis can continue to maintain the peace in their country.

    Our Operation Iraqi Freedom soldiers have certainly done their job and more. We have even sold custom military rings to Operation Iraqi Freedom goverment officials.

  581. afghan electionsThe Afghan Presidential election is scheduled to take place in a few days and US and Allied forces are assisting the Afghan Army and Police Force as much as possible in preparation. Afghan police teams have been deployed to troubled areas in Kandahar province to help to maintain order at different polling places. Keep in mind that Kandahar is the birthplace of the Taliban and there is a strong Taliban presence there.

    The Taliban have threatened citizens and attempt as much as they possibly can to intimidate them into not voting.

    The US and NATO will stand ready to assist the Afghan forces but will maintain as low a profile as possible. There have already been offensives launched in order to drive the Taliban out of populated areas so that they will not have a hand in the election. Now the focus is on defensive operations in order to keep as low a profile as possible.

    This is another example of the fine work that our military is accomplishing during Operation Enduring Freedom. The Afghan people should be proud of the sacrifices that US and Nato servicemen and women are making to insure that they will have the right to vote in this upcoming election. Those who have had a hand in this historic event can use their Operation Enduring Freedom ring to tell the story of their place in history.

  582. P-40The P-40 Warhawk was introduced to our Air Corps  during WWII. This plane is made famous by its shark mouth logo which you have probably seen on war movies. 
    The P-40 was not as agile or fast as many of the enemy fighters that it faced. It lacked in speed and mobility and its pilots had to be trained in tactics which would keep them out of a turning dogfight. They also could not count on it to out speed their opponents.
    The P-40 pilot had to learn to use the three major advantages of this aircraft to defeat its adversaries. He had to use the dive speed of the P-40 to outdive his adversary. He couldn't out climb or out maneuver any eneny aircraft so he had to either fight in the right circumstances or abandon the dogfight.
    Another advantage of the P-40 was its superior firepower. Its six 50 caliber machine guns would put a serious hurt on any of the adversaries that it had to face. The pilot would do better if he could draw first blood so he had to fight in a way which enabled him to do so.
    The last big advantage that this airplane had was its ruggedness. It could take punishment from other fighters of the day and still survive. So if you had to take a punch or two in order to dish out a haymaker you had the ability to do so.
    I refer to this airplane as the Mike Tyson of fighters of its time because it was tough and rugged. The sharktooth design on its fuselage made it an intimidating sight, so when you saw it coming you knew that you had your work cut out for you. Do you remember how Tyson used to enter the ring in all black and no robe or socks. He had the intimidation thing down to a science. The legend of this rugged airplane is just one of many that the mi;itary ring man intends to bring to you in the future.
  583. global strike commandThe purpose of the newly activated Global Strike Command is to unite all of the nuclear forces controlled by the Air Force under one commander. The command will take control of the 20th Air Force and the nations ICBM's in the near future. Some of the other units which will also come under the control of this command are the 8th Air Force, the 576th Flight Test Squadron, and the 425th Strategic Operations Squadron.

    This command reminds me of the SAC which has been disbanded, but in my humble opinion I think that it will greatly benefit our armed services by providing centrelized command and control of the nuclear capable units of the Air Force. It will also provide a greater deterrent to those who would oppose us just because it exists.

    I'm sure that there will be growing pains but the end result will be well worth the cost of organization. There will probably be an esprit amont the airmen who serve in this organization. The best way for an individual assigned to this unit to express his or her espirit would be through the use of an Air Force ring.

  584. vietnamThe 101st Airborne Division recently hosted a welcome home ceremony for Vietnam War Veterans recently. In my humble opinion I think that it was a very good gesture to make, and long overdue. Oue Vietnam Veterans were the victim of General Ho Chi Mingh's propaganda tactics when he suceeded in making the war unpopular here in America. Part of the reason for this success was the hippie movement in this country at that time.

    Our servicemen were subjected to some of the most deplorable conditions in service in Vietnam and then to some of the most scathing criticism when they returned. This had to have a negative effect on morale and made many of them question the validity of the war. In addition to this there were no clear cut objectives for fighting the war so there was no reason given to our servicemen for thier suffering. One thing that I know about our soldiers is that they will endure hardship if they have to.

    I feel that the welcome home ceremony was so important in that it finally made these veterans feel appreciated. I remember my own homecoming and the gratitude that the American public showed to us. It really lifted my spirits and made me feel good about my country. A Vietnam Veterans ring. would be the ultimate tool to commemorate involvement in this historic event.

  585. SERESurvival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training is conducted to teach personnel who by the nature of their job whether military or civilian who may become prisoners of war. The branches of the military which have more of a need for this training are the Navy, Air Force, and Army.

    SERE training teaches skills which the student may need should he or she be forced to have to evade the emeny while living off of the land. It also teaches resistance to the pressure tactics which may be used on prisoners of war.

    Some of the survival skills taught are; emergency first aid, land navigation, techniques for avoiding detection, and living off of the land. Much of the training is classified. I have known many who have been through SERE training and it is pretty intense and realistic.

    Resisting sexual assault was added to the training after Operation Desert Storm. Most of the people who go through this training are special ops people so most of my military ring customers will include the mention of this training on a Special Operations Ring.

  586. AIMThe AIM -120 is an advanced medium range air to air missile which is also known as an BVR (Beyond Visual Range) missile. The Air Force has given it the additional name of the Slammer.

    This missile can be used day or night in any kind of weather which is a huge benefit. It is the latest evolution of the AIM-7 Sparrow which was developed by the US Navy in the 1950's. The Sparrow was the top dog in its day and it just continued to get better with time.

    The AIM-120 is used by both the US and its allies. One aircraft can fire several of these missiles at once with each being programmed to attack different targets. This enables the aircrew who fired the missile to do whatever else that they need to do rather than stay there to guide the missile to contact.

    Once the missile reaches a certain point its own radar takes over to locate its target and fly the missile to it. The AIM-120 has both active and passive homing radar. This means that it can send out its own radar signals to home in on the aircraft or it can detect signals coming from its target. 

    This is only one sophisticated weapon that we use in our modern Armed Forces. I can't help but be impressed as I do the research to post information for this blog. I can't imagine how we could make most of this technology any better than what it is. I also understand why the men and women who handle this technology will often feature it on the custom military rings that they wear.  

  587. File:Hkmp5count-terr-wiki.jpgThe sub machine gun was an addition first to the military arsenal which is more of a small caliber machine gun. The sub machine gun gives added punch in close quarters combat than an ordinary pistol because it combines the attributes of a machine gun with a pistol round.

    The sub machine gun has the rate of fire of a regular machine gun but since it is so much smaller it dosen't have the same range or the killing power. It also does not have the accuracy of the larger machine gun.

    One good thing about the sub machine gun is that it is not bulky and can be very easily handled by one person. It is good to use in close fighting situations when you need to clear an area of more than one person, or you need to provide cover.

    Sub machine guns are used more by Special Operations personnel, and tank crews when they are used by the military, however they are gradually being replaced in use by carbines and assault rifles. I have never had a military ring customer to put information about this kind of weapon on a ring. Maybe because military ring customers who may use this weapon often are part of a crew on a bigger weapon system.

  588. rings-027.jpgI have some good news for all of you who are active duty, reserve, or retired Marines. We can produce a sterling silver USMC ring for you. The latest metal choice which is available to you is the silver select military ring. This is in addition to the Gold and Celestrium rings that we have offered for years. This ring is a combination of sterling silver and platinum and it comes with the same lifetime guarantee as all of our other rings. There is no difference in the amount of customization available to you also. You can still show everything that you do on any other ring.

    The silver select military ring has a much more brilliant shine than gold or celestrium and many customers ask for it immediately when they see it.

    I have some on display that I have used for displays for years and I have never had to clean them. This is notable because I allow customers to handle them all of the time.

    Since sterling silver is the latest fad in jewelry these rings get a lot of attention. It also dosen't hurt that all of the customization that comes with the rings is free.

  589. rings-027.jpgI have some good news for all of you who are active duty, reserve, or retired Marines. We can produce a sterling silver USMC Ring for you. The latest metal choice which is available to you is the silver select military ring. This is in addition to the Gold and Celestrium rings that we have offered for years. This ring is a combination of sterling silver and platinum and it comes with the same lifetime guarantee as all of our other rings. There is no difference in the amount of customization available to you also. You can still show everything that you do on any other ring.

    The silver select military ring has a much more brilliant shine than gold or celestrium and many customers ask for it immediately when they see it.

    I have some on display that I have used for displays for years and I have never had to clean them. This is notable because I allow customers to handle them all of the time.

    Since sterling silver is the latest fad in jewelry these rings get a lot of attention. It also dosen't hurt that all of the customization that comes with the rings is free.

  590. ejection seatThe first technique for pilots to safely exit air craft when they were in danger of crashing involved the use of parachutes. Before that the pilot was just out of luck.

    Ejection seats were developed by the Germans when the increased air speed of mordern aircraft made it impractical to use a parachute for escape. Increased air speed made it almost impossible for the pilot to exit the moving plane and there was the danger of being hit by the tail.

    Ejection speed had to be experimented with when the seats were first used. The large explosive charge used to expel the pilot also caused spinal cord compression and possibly other injuries. In the end ejection seats used several smaller charges which quickly ejected the pilot but were less traumatic in effects on the body.

    Zero zero ejection seats were later developed primarily for the Navy, but they are in use in most fighter planes of today. The zero-zero seat could safely eject a pilot at zero altitude, and zero airspeed. This was especially beneficial to carrier pilots because of the unique way that they have to take off and land.

    Our pilots are a very valuable asset to us. It takes a lot of time and dollars to train a pilot so you can see why it is important to keep them alive. The pilot who has escaped from trouble can use a  pilot's ring to tell his story.  

  591. B-29The name Super Fortress was probably given because this was the largest bomber during its time.
    It was definitely the most sophisticated bomber of its day. Some of the new innovations were a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire control system, and remote controlled machine gun turrets.
    It was designed to be a heavy long range, high altitude bomber.
    The B-29 had four 18 cylinder propeller driven engines, a 357mph cruising speed, and a range of 3,249 miles. That bad boy had 12 machine guns, and a 20mm cannon as defensive armament so it was well able of fending for itself. This plane could also carry a 20,000 pound bomb load, and 10,000 gallons of fuel when loaded.
    This bomber initially had many problems when it was first fielded and was almost scrapped except for the support of some key people. It turned out to be decisive in the Pacific Campaign and the winning of the war. The B-29 was the plane chosen to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The reason that the B-29 was chosen was because it was the only plane big enough to carry the bomb.
    This may not be news to all of you Air Force military ring customers but it is new to many of us who were ground pounders. We owe a debt of gratitude to all B-29 pilots and crew because this aircraft prevented a very, very bloody ground war if we would have had to invade the Japanese mainland. 
  592. troops in afghanistanThis is the name of the latest US military push in South Eastern Afghanistan. United States Marines are conducting this offensive in order to force the Taliban out of populated areas before the upcoming Presidential elections.

    US Marines in the town of Dahaneh are running into very heavy resistance from the Taliban but are continuing to apply the pressure and take over the area. This town is in the area which is a Taliban stronghold and has been so for many years. This operation will open up the door for the citizens of the region to be able to vote freely in the upcoming election without intimidation or coercion by the Taliban.

    If you think about this you will see how admirable it is that our soldiers are giving their lives for the Afghan people. I certainly hope that those who are benefitting from these great sacrifices appreciate them.

    Another benefit of this operation is that our forces have captured 66 pounds of opium  because this area is the major route for drug smuggling in this area. It seems like one major benefit of Operation Enduring Freedom is that it will put a serious dent in drug trade. I for one certainly hope that it does.

    Operation Enduring Freedom will be remembered for this reason and others for a long time to come. The Operation Enduring Freedom ring will be used by many of those who were a part to remember those times for years to come. 

  593. aegis cruiserThe AEGIS Combat System refers more to a network of operations than it does to a specific weapon. It can be one ship utilizing the AEGIS Anti-Ballistic missile, or a network of ships operating in concert to get the job done. This anti ballistic missile system is used by our Navy, but there are other variations which other Navies use also. The sailor who is designing his or her own custom United States Navy ring has many resources available to commemorate their working with this system although I couldn't find an actual picture of the missile to show you.

    This system is one of the most capable ABM systems in use is the modest statement given in research articles. I know that this was the system which was recently utilized to knock an errant spy satellite out of the sky.

    Now you may ask me why is that such a big deal? My answer to you in this matter dear grasshopper is this: The satellite was travelling at a much greater rate of speed than any Ballistic Missile ever does. Now add this to the equation; the satellite was tumbling through space as its orbit deterioated and had to be hit on its fuel tank for the kill to be a righteous one. Well one missile was all that it took to take down the errant satellite. This gives me the utmost confidence in our Navy and their equipment.  

  594. somali piratesThe US Navy is warning the world to expect increased attacks by Somali pirates in the next few weeks. The number of attacks have been low recently which is due in a very large part to the current monsoon season in the Gulf of Aden area.

    The heavy seasonal rains and winds make sailing conditions very tough, therefore harder for the pirates to operate the smaller vessels that they use to hijack the larger cargo carrying ships. The monsoon will end soon and with the end will come calmer seas and winds. Pirates may come out in full force to make up for lost time.

    The US Navy is urging mariners who must travel through the area to stay in designated shipping lanes. The lanes are patrolled by about 30 Navy warships and aircraft from 16 different nations. 

    Our military is so versatile. During these times we depend on them to accomplish a wide range of tasks and there is no room for error. This mirrors the challenge of creating custom US Navy rings for our Navy personnel. It is a challenge because of the complexities of jobs, duties, and assignments of our modern Navy.

  595. awacsThis aircraft is a bad mamma jamma. I remember when it was first introduced to the US arsenal years ago. It seemed like something out of star wars. I know that other countries have them now in one form or another. I don't know the differences in the capabilities of theirs vs ours, but I would lean towards saying that ours are probably more techonologically advanced just based on what I know about our military.

    The AWACS is a flying radar platform. That is simply the best way to describe it. It is easily detected by the enemy because of its powerful radar, but they can't do much about it because of the vast distance that its radar covers. The situation is like boxing with someone who's arms are three times longer than yours. There is not much that you can do.

    The job of the AWACS is to detect aircraft. It can determine whether an airplane is friendly or enemy. This information shows on its display. It can be used for surveillance or to direct friendly aircraft to defend against, or to intercept enemy aircraft.

    It can also be used to manage aircraft on the battlefield based on the tactical situation. One AWACS flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet can cover an area of well over 120,000 square miles. Those of you who have operated or maintained this equipment can create an Air Force military ring or a pilot's ring to show the world that you have been affiliated with this airplane.

  596. An Australian search team have finally located the remains of it's last two Airmen who were missing in Vietnam. They were located near the Laotian border which was their last known position before they crashed in the jungle while returning from a bombing mission.
    The remains of Flying Officer Michael Herbert, and Pilot Officer Robert Carver have been accounted for and verified by forensic experts but have not been removed from the country yet. That will happen after further coordination with the Vietnamese Government. The search team applauds the cooperation that they have gotten from the Vietnamese Government and former soldiers as being instrumental in the recovery effort.
    We are happy that the families of these Airmen can finally have closure in this matter. This is one reason why we offer the POW/MIA design as a side panel design for all of the custom military rings that we offer.
  597. poppiesUS Marines, British Soldiers, and Afghan Forces have recently destroyed hundreds of tons of poppy seeds, opium, and heroin in Helmand, and Kandahar Provinces in southern Afghanistan. Since the Taliban uses proceeds from drug sales to fund their war efforts in the region friendly forces have also confiscated military supplies to include bomb making materials, AK-47's, and RPG's.

    This seems to be a good benefit of the War on Terror in that most of the heroin consumed in the United States comes from that region. Hopefully confiscating the drugs and weapons will help to starve the Taliban out og their war efforts. Maybe this should be more of a strategy than trying to ferret out and kill individual Talilban members. I'm sure that our military will find the right combination punch to deliver and end the war quickly.

    The US has changed its drug interdiction policies in the area to go after drug warehouses rather than the poppy fields of the individual farmer. Thats what I call hitting where it hurts the most. Hopefully Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom will soon be distant memories and the only pictures that we will have of them will be on custom military rings.

  598. go fast boatThe US Coast Guard in conjunction with the British Navy seized $55,000,000 worth of cocaine last week off of the coast of Venezuela.

    Coast Guard Law Enforcement Group Team 406 was aboard the Royal Navy frigate Iron Duke when the British ship spotted the go fast boat crew dumping bales of cocaine overboard. When they moved in to investigate the Coast Guard boarded the vessel and took 4 men into custody and recovered the 26 bales of cocaine.

    The go fast boat is the choice of many smugglers because they are so small that it is hard to detect them on radar. They can also travel at high speeds to help them evade Navy and Coast Guard vessels.

    This is another example of our Coast Guard at work. This is the type of story that many of our servicemen and women use a custom Coast Guard ring to tell.

  599. The US Coast Guard rescued 113 Haitian survivors and recovered another 11 bodies in a rescue on July 21st. The rescue took place off of the Turks ans Caicos Islands which are located in the Carribbean between the Bahamas and Haiti.

    The sailboat was reported to have about 200 passengers aboard it when it capsized. The passengers were refugees who were trying to make refuge in the United States or the Bahamas. The reason that the boat capsized was partially due to overcrowding but mainly due to the fact that the boat ran aground on a shallow reef when it tried to dodge a police vessel.

    I think that it is so unfortunate that conditions are so bad in Haiti that people are forced to put their lives on the line just to escape poverty. I am not a politician and certainly not the smartest man in the world but it is obvious to me that something needs to be done. I don't have the answer nor do I profess to have a solution but I think that this situation is deplorable.

    I'm sure that the survivors are thanking the US Coast Guardsmen who were instrumental in their rescue. These are the kind of memories that a custom Coast Guard sterling silver ring would help to bring back. You can be proud of the job that you have done. I for one am grateful to you.

  600. mujahideenIf you really want to have a laugh check this one out. The book entitled "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Rules for Mujahideen" has set up rules of conduct for Islamic extremists waging war against the US in Afghanistan. Ain't that a kick.

    I think that the whole thing is a propaganda tool to gain the support of the civilian population in Afghanistan. I also think that it is a thinly veiled attempt by the Taliban to start to exert centralized control over provincial leaders in Afghanistan.

    According to the book, Suicide bombings will be curtailed to avoid injuring innocent civilians. I don't think that they give a hoot about who they hurt but this rule sounds good. It seems as if they want the civilian population to feel loved.

    The book also forbids the formation of any new militias which do not come under the direct control of the Taliban. Sounds to me like this is another attempt to gain control. I don't think that the local leaders will go for it though.

    They will also give provincial leaders the right to determine how they want to conduct operations in their area.

    The final thing that we will mention here is that it gives guidelines for the treatment of prisoners and forbids the selling of prisoners. Give me a break. I hope no one is dumb enough to fall for this.

    Thank you to all of our soldiers participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and also to all of you who have purchased Operation Enduring Freedom Rings from us in the past.

  601. uss lake eerieAlthough it is not the picture shown here the USS Lake Eerie was the Navy ship chosen to shoot down USA 193 or NROL-21 which was a US spy satellite launched in Dec 2006. The satellite malfunctioned shortly after liftoff and could never be brought back under control.

    It was shot down 14 months after it was launched. The AEGIS Anti-Ballistic Missile System was modified and utilized to successfully shoot the satellite down.

     The problem with the entire process was that the missile was not designed to shoot down satellites. Neither was the Navy. The Navy crewmen were given a very short time to retrain to be able to shoot the satellite down. In addition the missile's internal workings had to be modified in a very short period of time to accomplish this task along with the existing radar. The official reason given for having to shoot down the satellite was that it contained 1,000 pounds of highly toxic satellite fuel which was potentially harmful to people if not destroyed. The kicker to the whole ordeal was that not only did they have to shoot down the satellite, but they had to hit in in the fuel tank!! This is while it was tumbling through space!!!

    This is a wonderful story to tell and a custom US Navy ring would be a good vehicle to convey it to others.

  602. A Booby Trap is a device which can be used to trap or snare animals. In the military sense it is an object which is designed to maim, kill, and psychologically defeat the enemy. It can also be used to deny his access to a territory, and to make him combat ineffective. Some booby traps are designed to wound but not kill. The reason for this is that it takes several other soldiers to attend to 1 wounded soldier thus reducing the number of soldiers who can participate in the fight. 

    It is believed that the name booby trap came from the practice of catching boobies which are sea birds. Bait would be placed to lure the bird to a noose which would be tightened when the bird stepped into it. The boobie trap usually works according to the same principle when used as a military weapon in that it takes advantage of human nature. Objects can be used which are colorful or in some other way attractive to the intended victim. When the victim moves or touches the object it will injure him or her in some way.

    One trick that German soldiers would use to kill American military Officers would be to rig a picture to explode and then hang it crooked on a wall. When American soldiers took over the building the Officer by nature would not be able to resist straightening the picture. The picture would explode and deprive the unit of one of its senior leaders.

    One advantage of the booby trap is that it is simple and inexpensive to construct and use. During the Vietnam war one of the Viet Cong favorites was to sharpen Pungi Sticks (bamboo sticks) and place them into the ground. They would cover the hole to hide the trap. It would always be placed in an area where the soldiers had to walk so if the victim did not have his guard up he might have a problem.

    Boobie traps are more of a help to a small Army because it gives them an advantage. IED's used in Operations Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom are examples of modern day boobie traps. I have not talked to any custom military ring customers yet who have had the displeasure of many boobie traps, but many of my Operation Iraqi Freedom military ring customers have come into contact with IED's.

  603. stratcomThe United States Strategic Command USSTRATCOM is one of the combat commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was created in 1992 with the purpose of replacing the Strategic Air Command (SAC).

    When I looked at the laundry list of duties for STRATCOM I must say that I was overwhelmed. Each function is vitally important for our national defense and each one has no room for error. Here is a partial list; space operations, information operations, missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, global strike, strategic deterrence, and combating weapons of mass destruction.

    The duties and responsibilities are so all encompassing that there is no way that we can cover them in this blog. Any person who has ever served in STRATCOM whether military or civilian can create his or her own service ring to tell the story of their service more adequately. The beauty of creating the service ring is that you can be very specific and tell a better story of your own experiences.

  604. cbuCluster Bombs are munitions that release smaller bomblets when they are dropped. They can be either air dropped or delivered by artillery. We are more familiar with dual purpose cluster bombs because they are used more often.

    A dual purpose cluster bomb scatters munitions while it is yet airborne over a wide area. They contain munitions which can destroy either vehicles or personnel. The "bomblet" normally is a shaped charge which explodes on contact with an enemy tank or vehicle. The shaped charge explodes downward to penetrate the armor of the vehicle. If it dosen't land on a vehicle it has a spring loaded mechanism in the bottom which causes it to bounce up off of the ground. It then explodes when it is about chest high spreading deadly shrapnel over a wide area. Each bomb when dropped may contain hundreds of individual bomblets so you can see why this weapon is so effective.

    One major problem with cluster bombs is that you will have a lot of unexploded bomblets laying around after the fact so you don't want to use them over an area that you may have to send soldiers into later. You also don't want to use them in an area where innocent people will be passing thru.

    Cluster bombs can be configured to contain flame producing, chemical, and runway destroying bomblets. They can also contain chemical munitions, or propaganda leaflets.

    You can thank me the custom Air Force military ring man for this tidbit of knowledge

  605. The Landing Safety Officer is an experienced aviator who is responsible for helping pilots to land safely on an Aircraft Carrier. We are more familiar with the man we see on the movies waving paddles at the pilots to help them line up their aircraft for landing but it goes much deeper than that.

    There are several different Landing Safety Officers working together at all times when aircraft are landing. They must work as a team because carrier landings are so difficult and there are so many variables to take into effect.

    The Air wing LSO is overall responsible for the landing operation. There are two assigned for each Airwing and one has to be on duty at all times when landing operations are being conducted.

    The Controlling LSO is the one who actually controlls the glideslope of the aircraft and its angle of attack. This is the one which we are so familiar with. the controlling LSO also grades each landing.

    The Backup LSO is responsible for aircraft order and insures that the landing area is secure.

    The Deck Status LSO monitors the status of the deck as clear or foul (safe or unsafe for the aircraft to land on).

    If you have ever served as an LSO we will be more than happy assist you when you create your custom Navy ring. This will help you to show the world how proud you are of your service and to tell your personal story.

  606. The US State Department is  85% sure that Saad bin Laden, one of Osama bin Laden's sons has been killed this year in an attack by a  US drone firing Hellfire missiles. Although we can't confirm the death with 100% accuracy I have been around long enough to know that if it is put out it is probably true. I know from my experience that we do not rush to make these kinds of statements unless we can pretty much back them up.

    This death is not a result of Saad bin Laden being sought out by our military but is a case of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time. As far as we know he was not heavily involved in terrorist activities like his father so his death can be viewed as collateral damage.

    This incident should give the average person an idea of the kind of work that our servicemen and women are putting in in Operation Enduring Freedom. I wish that there was something which could be done to let everybody get a feeling of the harsh conditions that our troops have to operate in in Afghanistan. Whenever one of our soldiers in Afghanistan purchases an Operation Enduring Freedom ring we try to send an encouraging e mail to boost his morale.

  607. force reconHow about another tidbit of information from the  military ring man? Well you know that I'm going to give it right? So here it is...the military term for today is "Raid." My definition of a raid is a surprise attack conducted for a specific purpose. A raid is normally conducted behind enemy lines and it is not usually done to gain control over a piece of terrain. Surprise is the key to a raid. You want to go in, do your thing, and get out before the enemy can react to you. You go in with as much firepower as you can bear, and then get out while the enemy is still in shock.

    There are many purposes for conducting raids. Some of them are: to destroy or damage people, supplies or equipment; to capture people or equipment, to test the enemy's reaction to the raid, to gather intelligence, or to free prisoners such as the Son Tay raid during the Vietnam War, and to demoralize or confuse the enemy.

    Raids can be conducted by any branch of the military or can be a conbined operation of several branches working together.

    One example that comes to mind of how a raid can be beneficial is when a raid destroys fuel and/or supplies which causes a larger attack force to not be able to function thus aiding the overall war effort.

  608. EMB-314Word has leaked out about this year long top secret Navy project to field an Air Plane which is better suited to assist Navy SEAL operations in Afghanistan. The biggest problems with high altitude bombers is that there has been more collateral damage than acceptable when they are used to support special operations missions.
    Hopefully this Air Plane will be the answer to the problem.
    From what I can find out this Air Plane is loaded to the gills with electronic sensors and other sophisticated equioment which we know nothing about. This encludes encrypted communications, and an interface which will communicate with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
    The EMB-314 will be able to fly low and slow so that the pilots can take their time and kill whatever they want. It will be able to fly about 5 hours without refueling. Low altitude bombing is the most accurate way to go so this should eliminate the problem of collateral damage.
    The EMB-314 will be able to carry 2 50caliber machine guns, laser and GPS guided bombs, and an assortment of missiles. Take it from the military ring man, this piece of equipment is one bad mamma jamma.
  609. mekong deltaIf you knew anything about the Vietnam War you have more than likely heard of the Mekong Delta. This is the 15,000 square mile area on the southern tip of Vietnam where Ho Chi Mingh City (formally Saigon) is located. This area was the place of much action during the war and there were many US military units based there.

    This area gets its name from the fact that the Mekong River branches out into many tributaries here before it finally empties into the sea.

    This is also the area in Vietnam where most Navy personnel who were involved in the war saw action. The Navy used small fast patrol boats a lot in this area which interacted with Viet Cong guerillas.

    This area holds many memories for Army, and Navy Vietnam Veterans alike. Some good and some not so good. You can create your Vietnam veterans ring to tell the story of your involvement in the Vietnam war.

  610. The office of US Naval Intelligence was created in 1882 with the purpose of spying on the Navies of other countries. As time went on the duties were expanded to include the responsibility of protecting Navy personnel, censorship, and the ferreting out of spies and saboteurs.

    This is a serious business and the people who are assigned these responsibilities take them seriously. The actions, inaction, and decisions of Navy Intelligence personnel have immediate and wide ranging consequencies on other Navy personnel. This is why we are taking the time to mention this office here. We don't know a whole lot about what they do but I will bet you that if they weren't on the job the whole world would know because they would get much more scrutiny.

    If you or a friend or loved one works in Naval Intelligence or have ever done so, you can use the many options that we offer to create your own custom Naval Intelligence ring You can call us at 912-877-4734 and we will be more than happy to assist you with any questions that you may have. 

  611. oefThe US soldier who went missing in Afghanistan was shown on a videotape which was used by his captors for propaganda purposes. I saw the videotape and I will give you my account of it. If you would like to view it you can go to www.military.com and pull it up. It was obviously staged and showed the frightened soldier eating a meal. This was obviously a ploy to make them look like they are humane captors. I thought that he looks kind of thin although I don't know what he weighed to begin with.

    The soldier was identified by the Defense Department as being the one who is missing but they won't release his name to the public which is a good thing. I think that this is the least that should be done out of respect to him and his family. I would like to give the family my heartfelt sympathy here. I hope and pray that everything turns out well and that he is released or rescued without harm. You have my sincere prayers and if there is anything that I can do to help you please let me know.   

    The story that he tells on the videotape and the account given by the Defense Department vary widely. I beleive that his version was rehearsed and given to him to say on tape. He admits that he is frightened which is natural and he gives an appeal when prompted by his captors to ask citizens of this country to pressure the government to send our soldiers home.

    I want to take time here to thank all of our servicemen and women for a job well done while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and anywhere else that you may be today.

    Take it from the military ring man, stay safe and keep your head down. For the missing US soldier I hope that you come home soon.

  612. operation northern watchOperation Northern Watch was the follow on  to Operation Provide Comfort. In this operation US and coalition forces used air power to enforce the no-fly zone which had been established in Iraq after Operation Desert Storm. This zone was above the 36th parallel in Iraq. The reason that it had to be established was to prevent Saddam from bombing the Kurds in northern Iraq.

     This operation began on Janruary 1st 1997 after Saddam decided that he wasn't going to honor the No Fly Zone anymore. During this operation US and coalition aircraft were fired upon every time that they patrolled the skies but none were ever shot down.

    We can help you to create your own custom military ring if you were ever involved in this operation. Even if you were not one of our service members who had a role in this operation we can help you. You can tell the story of your service regerdless of the branch that you served in.

  613. rings-photos-049.jpgIf you or a loved one served as an active duty or reserve menber of the United States Marine Corps we can help you with the design of your Gold USMC Ring. You can design the ring in both 10kt and 14kt white or yellow gold. The ring can be designed either with or without antiquing. The antiquing gives your ring a patina which makes the custom work show up much better. Some people like the natural finish which has a lot more shine to it.

    There are a number of side panel designs for you to choose from for the sides of your ring. You can use them to represent your unit affliation, or the conflict(s) that you may have been involved in.

    We have designs for every conflict from the Vietnam War to present day Enduring Freedom. We can also do every marine unit and almost all of the awards that you may have recieved. To top all of this off you can write whatever you want around the face of the ring. You can also write on each side of the ring above the stone. Now on top of all of this add the engraving that you put inside of the ring and you have a deal. Keep in mind that all of this custom work dosen't cost you an extra dime. We do it all for the price of the ring. Contact us at any time at 912-877-4734 and we will we more than happy to help you.

  614. agm-130The AGM-130 missile is an air to ground missile designed specifically for long range use. An air to ground missile is a missile fired from an air plane against a target on the ground.

    This missile can be guided to it's target by an operator, or it can be programmed to fly to its intended target on its own. The reason that it has such a long range is that it has a rocket engine which boosts it to it's target. This missile is so accurate because it uses GPS to guide it to the target. It also uses an inertial navigation system which uses computers and motion sensors to continuously calculate and redirect the movement of the missile to its intended target.

    Air Force personnel who have worked with this weapon system can tell you much more about it and the way that it operates than I can. I can talk to you expertly about a number of military weapons and also about custom Air Force rings.

  615. 11th ACRThis unit has many stories that can be told. It is the unit stationed at Fort Irwin California. I could tell about its involvement in The Philipine-American War, The Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, or Operation Iraqi Freedom, but that is not the purpose of this post today. This unit has earned the right to wear just about every military ring that we produce because of its rich history.

    What we should produce for them is a ring called the National Training center ring. We have their unit crest which can be mixed with any of the other designs that I have mentioned above.

    When I was active duty Army some years ago my unit (the 24th Infantry Division) had an ongoing rivalry with this unit. The reason was that we would have to face them in the National Training Center in Fort Irwin CA several times a year. We were one of the very few active duty divisions which defeated them in battle from time to time, but let me tell you in order to defeat them you had to pack a lunch because it took everything that you had and then some. This unit had the job of functioning as the enemy for units which had to train to fight in Desert Warfare. Since the 24th Infantry Division was created specifically to respond to middle east problems we had the dubious distinction of having to go up against these guys on a regular basis. I have to give them all of the props that I can because we lost more to them than we won, but we won some too.

    This unit trained year round for its mission and the reason that they were so good was that they would go up against unit after unit year after year. That was all that they did. I really believe that they were infinitely better than the enemy that they represented. I will give them much of the credit for they way that our Armed Forces were able to defeat Saddam Hussein in both Iraqi Freedom and Desert Storm. The training that we received opposing them was absolutely the best training possible.

  616. arty prepIf you have never known what the term Preparation, Bombardment, or Prep means when it comes to military terminology well get it from me the custom military ring man today is your lucky day.

     A preparation is an intense aerial bombardment which normally precedes a ground attack.  The purpose of the preparation is to confuse, disorganize, kill, wound, and cripple the enemy. In short it helps the ground forces with their job by weakening the enemy before ground units begin to do their work.

    The preparation can consist of fires from Artillery, Naval Gunfire, Aerial Bombing, Mortars, or any combination of all of the above. It may last for hours or even days, depending on the overall situation. The preparation may also be used to decieve the enemy about where the attack will come from if the deception warrants the expenditure of ammunition. I used to like to mix in smoke rounds at the end of the preparation in order to blind the enemy to the force which was approaching them.

    The preparation requires precise timing because you want to force the enemy to keep his head down until your forces are right on top of him. You also don't want to bomb your own people so there is a fine line of coordination which has to be done.  

  617. This is the  military ring man's definition of the term:

    marinesAmbush is the military term for a surprise attack from a concealed force. The ambush attacks an enemy unit while it is passing by. The main purpose of the ambush is to totally destroy the force which is being atttacked.

    In order to effectively kill off as much of the enemy as possible an ambush must catch them while they are in a kill zone. A kill zone is an area which limits the enemy's escape route. If they can't get away quickly there is more time to wipe them out. Normally when a vehicle convoy is ambushed the attackers try to kill off the first and last vehicles in the convoy to block the middle vehicles from escape.

    There are three basic shapes for the ambush. The linear ambush follows a straight line such as a road, or river. The L shaped ambush has attackers positioned on one side to better kill the enemy. In a V shaped ambush the enemy is channeled into the kill zone so that they will be more effectively destroyed. Sometimes the enemy force can be lured into the kill zone and at other times the ambush point is determined by terrain features. You want to attack the enemy in a place where the natural land features makes it hard for them to escape such as next to a river, cliff, etc.

    Since the ambush is normally behind enemy lines the ambushing force must be ready to get out of the area quickly.

    The ambush begins with a predetermined signal and ends with another predetermined signal. There is normally an observation post placed apart from the ambush which notifies the attackers when the enemy is approaching. 

  618. red baronManfred von Richthofern was the WWI German Ace known to the world as the "Red Baron." He is probably the most famous fighter ace in history. During the time that he terrorized the skies he had 80 documented air combat kills.

    The amazing thing about him is that he was not a flashy, daring type of pilot. He was very conservative in his style and approach to air combat. He would use every available advantage to him when he fought and he fought by a rigid set of principles.

    One tactic that he made famous was that he would attack with the sun at his back whenever possible. This made it difficult for his opponent to see and attack him. Sounds like good common sense to me. He would use every possible advantage during aerial combat. Obviously it benefitted him because he had 80 kills.

    His gunnery skills were exceptional and as far as he was concerned his aircraft was a platform for his guns.

    He was killed in April 1918 while he was chasing an inexperienced Canadian pilot in a Sopwith Camel. He was killed by a single gunshot wound to his torso. It is unclear who fired the shot, but he was able to land his airplane safely before he died. Reportedly the last word that he uttered was "Kaput."

    I,m sure that every pilot knows the story of the Red Baron. He used to have a silver cup made to commemorate every kill that he made until silver was rationed. Well silver is back and if you happen to be a pilot you can create a sterling silver pilot's ring to commemorate any event that is still special to you.  

  619. nuclear subSubmarine Warfare is one type of underwater warfare. Submarines can be either diesel or nuclear powered. They will engage other submarines, ships, or land targets in battle. Submarines can be outfitted with several weapons to include machine guns or small direct fire artillery pieces, torpedoes, and conventional or nuclear missiles.

    Submarines can be used to destroy ships, other submarines, or land based targets. They can be used for reconaissance, deterrence, landing of special forces personnel, and interdiction or deterrence.

    We offer two different side panel designs which are specific to submariners. They are the submarine warfare-enlisted side panel, and the submarine warfare-officer side panel. So if you served as an officer or enlisted person on a submarine we have you covered. These are only two of the many designs that are avaliable for your custom US Navy ring. The options available to you are almost limitless.  

  620. oifThe withdrawal of US soldiers from Iraq meant just that to the Iraqis, a total withdrawal. Iraqi forces have experienced some violence in the cities since US troops have withdrawn but it dosen't seem to be anything that they can't handle

    They have banned our troops from their cities entirely except for supply convoys. They are not asking for much help at all when it comes to battling insurgents. I think that this is a wonderful sign. They seem to be showing pride in their new government and their ability to handle their problems which is just what we need in order for our soldiers to be able to come home soon.

    There seem to be indications that they may require a minimum amount of assistance with some intelligence gathering, but all else seems to be going well. Hopefully this crises will soon become a distant memory to all of us. We can choose to create a custom Operation Iraqi Freedom Ring to remind us of the time spent in the defense and rebuilding of that country, and just having a keepsake of that time is much better than having to be involved in that conflict.  

  621. m-320Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division will soon deploy with the newer M-320 grenade launcher. The division is currently training the 1st BCT grenadiers on the use of this new weapon.

    When I looked at the changes in this new weapons system it appears to me that they are designed specifically for operations Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The reasons that I say this are; The launcher is about 3 inches shorter than the M-203 which it replaces. It can also be quickly detached from and reattached to the soldiers combat rifle. These changes make it a better weapon for close quarters combat.

    The M-320 also has improved sights which are more durable and capable than the sights on the M-203. The new sight is equipped with a laser range finder which gives a vast increase in accuracy, and it has an infrared night capability which makes it a lethal and accurate weapon during night operations.

    We just like like the military make constant improvements in our  custom military ring designs. The military understands that we must constantly change and evolve to adapt to situations and circumstances and to give our fighting men and women the best chance for victory.  We are committed to giving you the best product just as the military is committed to giving you the best chance of victory.

  622. rings-photos-003.jpgIf Air Warfare was your operational specialty while you were in the Navy or if it is your specialty now we have the Naval Air Warfare design available as a side panel. You are now able to add this design to your  custom Navy ring along with many other available side panel, and laser vue designs. The side panel is the design which you place on the side of your ring, and the laser vue is the design that you place inside of the stone of your ring.

    This design is raised from the side of your ring and makes an impressive statement. You can purchase this design with the natural finish or you may want to get the antiqued finish instead. Use this design to show the world that you are proud of your operational specialty. It will make a good conversation piece when you wear your ring and many will see it and want to know what it means. If you have any questions about this design or one of the many others that we offer you feel free to call us at 912-877-4734. 

  623. titan missilesIf you were ever awarded the missile operator's badge you can still get the side panel as part of an USAF missile operator's ring, so take heart.
    We have this design so if you are now retired or you want to remember the days when you were involved with this weapons system. You can still commemorate your time of service. Creating your own custom military ring allows you to have a keepsake which will help you to remember all of the hard work which was required to operate this weapons system.
    I was once a nuclear courier offficer while in the Army and this was a very strenuous job. Even so I know that it could not have been half as strenuous as was required for you. You can create your custom military ring in about 20 minutes if you have a good idea of what you want it to say. If not feel free to call us for help.
  624. tomb of the unknownThe remains of Private Mark Carr were finally identified after more than 100 years of interrment Private Carr who was from the town of Dixon Illinois was killed in action on Jun 27 1864 while charging an enemy position on Kennesaw Mountain Georgia during the Civil War.

    His remains were found in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and his grave became a local landmark. That is until Mr Brad Quinlan came along.

    Mr Quinlan who is native to the area was fascinated with finding out who's remains were interred in the grave so he spent about 5 years of his life doing research in order to get them identified. His biggest break came when he uncovered civil was burial records about the bodies which were interred there.

    Mr. Quinlan was able to ascertain that Private Carr's remains were never accounted for after the battle and he was listed as missing in action. He was eventually able to account for the whereabouts of two other soldiers who went missing that day, thus he was able to identify Private Carr through the process of elimination.

    It is a wonderful thing that this soldier's remains were finally identified and he was laid to rest with all of the honors that he deserves. We still need to remember that there are many soldiers missing from past wars whose remains were never identified. Many people create  POW/MIA military rings to honor the unknowns. Many others will fly POW/MIA flags in honor of those missing in action. 

  625. silver starTexas reservist SPC David Hutchinson has joined the ranks of only a very few Army reserve soldiers who have been awarded the silver star medal. This award is a result of SPC Hutchinsons actions when his convoy came under attack while participating in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

    While on a convoy with his home unit (the 420th Engineer Brigade) SPC Hutchinson and his unit came under a severe insurgent attack. His actions as a gunner are credited with killing a number of insurgents and saving the lives of many of his fellow soldiers.

    SPC Hutchinson became a target of the insurgents because of the hurting that he was putting on them with his MK-19 grenade launcher. This was confirmed by the large amount of bullet holes in the turret of his vehicle. SPC Hutchinson was eventually severely wounded by RPG fire, but even though wounded and knocked off of his vehicle he continued to assist other wounded soldiers. He is currently back in Texas where he is working on his civilian job and recovering from his wounds.

    This is the reason for the Operation Enduring Freedom ring. This is the exactly the kind of story that you can use a military ring to tell. Every time you or your loved one see the ring it will remind you of your time in service. It is also a reminder to those who have never served in the military of the sacrifices that you have made for your country.

  626. ranger tabIf you or a loved one has ever served as a US Army Ranger, we have all of the tools necessary to help you to create a custom US Army Ranger ring. We have the Regimental Crest available as a side panel design if you want to show your regimental affiliation. You can create a 10kt gold ring for $399.00. This includes all of your custom work.

    You can also place your Regimental affiliation around the stone of the ring, or you can place the words United States Army Ranger. Most of our customers choose to place the Ranger Tab in the stone as the laser vue design. Now here is a little known tip to help you on this; The laser vue can be either gold or silver to match the color of your ring, but you can request that it be gold even if you buy a silver or white gold ring. This gives you the option of keeping the laser vue the same color of the Ranger Tab. We are here to assist you in every way that we can in the production of your ring.   

  627. Image:Combat Infantry Badge.svgThis award is given by the US Army to soldiers who have personally served in active ground combat in an infantry or special forces unit. This badge is awarded partly to recognize the Infantryman and to distinguish him from other soldiers who would normally never see action in ground combat.

     The Infantryman suffers a disporportionate amount of killed and wounded in action because of the nature of his job. The Infantryman also deserves to be recognized because his job is the toughest that the military has to offer. He often has to endure the elements while others sleep in a warm tent or building. His bed may be in the corner of a foxhole or a sleeping bag or cover right on top of the ice and snow. This award is well deserved by the infantryman. We have this design available as a laser vue design for the soldier who wants to create his own US Army Infantry ring and we are happy to offer it to the many proud infantrymen who have served this nation in actual combat.

  628. rings-photos-016.jpgThere are many ways to customize your US Air Force Retirement ring. There are 7 different metal options for you to choose from. Most retirees will put the dates of their service on one or both sides of the ring. One thing that a lot of our customers often overlook is that you can put two lines of information on each side of the ring. This gives you a total of 32 characters that you can use to tell the story of your service.

    Most of our retirees will also pick two side panel designs which depict either units that they have served in or jobs that they have held while in the service. They usually want to put the words US Air Force Retired around the top of the ring.

    These are just a few of the options that are available to you to use to create your ring. We are here to help you in the design of your ring and to assist you with whatever information that we can provide to you. Check out the web site or feel free to give us a call

  629. rings-photos-020.jpgThe newest ring which we offer is the "Silver Select Military ring." This ring is made of sterling silver with a platinum face. This ring was produced because of the increasing popularity of sterling silver. Many of our customers prefer sterling silver to white gold and so we had to do what we had to do to accomodate them.

    The silver select military ring is avaliable in all styles and sizes. You can get the same customization which is available for all of the other ring styles. The platinum overlay really gives the ring a high luster shine. I have sold many of these rings just by showing them to customers. Many people have taken one look at my display and said I want one like that one.

    The real beauty of the whole deal is that this ring costs less than any of our gold rings and is still covered by our lifetime guarantee. You don't have to worry about cleaning it and we give you a ton of free customization for free.

  630. deckIf you are not sure grasshopper let me educate you. This term is very familiar to our Navy readers but to us landlubbers more education is needed.

    The official definition of a "Deck" is a permanent covering over a compartment or hull of a ship. The primary deck is the top deck of the hull and serves as the primary working surface. Every other working surface of the ship is also called a deck whether it is located above or below the primary deck.

    The main purpose of the primary deck is for the structural support of the hull of the ship itself. Protection from the elements is the secondary purpose. It also serves to support the weight of people and equipment, and it serves as an equipment platform for specialized equipment. Now check this out. The desk has various parts some of which are the; 1) Scantling or topside which is the actual material that the deck is composed of. The type and weight of the scantling may vary depending on the functions accomplished on the deck. 2) Fittings which are built onto the deck for various purposes. There are also numerous other parts which are too many to try to talk about in this short post.

    When a ship or boat has more than one level each level is referred to as a deck and the floor of each deck is known as the sole. Decks can be named and or numbered according to location and function. This is necessary on larger boats or ships with multiple decks.

    Many times we are not familiar with the terminology that other services may use. All of this was new to me since I was not affiliated with the Navy during my time in the Armed Forces. When you design a custom Navy ring you display your own unique set of experiences that are exclusive to your time in service and in doing so you educate those of us who were never affliated with your branch of service. 

  631. E-9 Collar PinThe Master Chief Petty Officer is the highest ranking enlisted person in the Navy and the Coast Guard. The other Petty Officer ranks are Chief Petty Officer and Senior Chief Petty Officer.

    This rank corresponds to the rank of Sergeant Major in the Army and the Marine Corps. He is the senior enlisted member of the chain of command so just like the Sergeant Major he is the biggest, baddest, meanest, ugliest mutha in the valley.

    This rank gets the respect of enlisted and officers. The chief is revered for his knowledge and is considered to be the technical expert in his field.

    Official duties of the Chief Petty Officer are to assist the commander in issues regerding: quality of life, discipline, training, and morale. Aboard submarines he is known as the "Chief of the Boat."

    This rank is so vital and the job of the "Master Chief" is so important that we created a side panel design for the customer who wishes to create a Master Chief Petty Officer's ring. This design is just one of many types and styles of military ring designs that we offer.

  632. free fallThese techniques describe parachute freefall techniques used by the military to insert or deliver personnel and /or equipment into a designated area. HAHO means High Altitude High Opening. This insertion technique is used when personnel are to be dropped into an area that aircraft can not fly over, or when the noise of their chutes opening will alert the enemy to their presence. In a HAHO jump the chutist will actually glide for miles until he reaches a designated spot over the ground. Both these techniques are super stealthy but they are used according to the tactical situation.

    In a HALO jump the soldier will freefall and only open his chute when he is close to the ground. This prevents his chute from being seen from the ground during the freefall. If the chute is observed when it opens he will be so close to the ground that he will be able to get out of the area before trouble arrives.

    The vast majority of parachutists will jump into an area using a static line. The static line pulls the chute open for the jumper as he or she exits the aircraft. This is the method that conventional paratroopers (regular infantry soldiers) will use. HALO/HAHO techniques are normally used by special operations units. We offer parachute emblems, and badges that we offer our military ring customers who have been or are currently paratroopers. You can create your own paratroopers ring using any of our designs.  

  633. marine dress blue uniformThe term "Leatherneck " is one of many slang terms for Marines but few people know of its orgins. This term came into being because it referred to the high leather collar which used to be issued to British and American Marines.

    One rumor about the purpose of this collar was that it was issued to Marines to protect the neck from sword blows. It was a 3 and 1/2 inch collar which fastened at the back. The true story behind this leather collar is that its purpose was to keep the head straight and erect thus improving military bearing.

    The leather collar has not been used for many years but if you will notice the high stiff collar on the dress blue uniform. This is a throwback to the old leather collar.

    Now look at the uniform that this marine is wearing. It looks sharp but one thing that I believe will help out is a USMC military ring.

  634. desert stormOperation Strike of the Sword is in full effect and I wish our soldiers and Marines well who are taking a part. Now we can break the back of al Qaeda and the Taliban and get on up out of dodge. I certainly pray that all goes well for our troops and that we have 0 casualties.

    I am also happy that the new Presidential Administration is showing the resolve necessary to end this war. I was never worried that our new administration would back down and leave the region to collapse, but I agree that we should get out as soon as we possibly can.

    Our government is not talking much right now about this operation, but I'm sure that we will get the details as soon as it is over and it is safe to reveal operational plans to the public. Lets hit the terrorists a good lick.

    From what I can tell from the news that I have read the objective of the operation seems to be to surround and kill the terrorists. I have read that US troops were inserted by helocopter. I believe that troops were inserted on escape routes and checkpoints to cut off escape from the main attack. Talk it from the custom military ring man. We will see if I am right as soon as the operation is over and the details are revealed to the public.

  635. rings-photos-020.jpgThe purpose of this post is to let you know about many of the options available to you when you design your  custom military ring. You can design a custom military ring regardless of which branch of service that you are in or have served in.

    The following list gives you an idea of what you can use to customize your ring:

    1. You can choose from 7 different types of metals. Regardless of the metal type that you choose your ring is guaranteed for life.

    2. You can choose from 3 different ring designs

    3. Your next choice is the wording that you will put around the stone of the ring. There is a long list of phrases available for this, and you have the option to choose whatever you like.

    4. We have a total of 14 different colors that you can choose for your stone. Most people choose their birthstone, but the reason that you choose a color is totally up to you.

    5. The next choice that you have to make is what effect do you want for your stone. There are 3 different effects to choose from and they all look wonderful.

    6. There are  a huge selection of designs avaliable for you to place inside of the stone (over 200).

    7. You have the choice of what you want to engrave inside of your ring.

    8. There are many side panel designs available for you to choose from. You get to pick one for each side of your ring.

    9. You get to write whatever you want above each side panel. There is a total of 32 available spaces for you to use.

    10. In some cases you get to pick the colors that you want to go below the side panels. there is a wide assortment of colors for you to choose from.

    Now we want you to remember that all of this customization won't cost you a penny. You pay one price for your ring and everything that you get to add is free. We do not charge additional fees for each thing that you choose. The price that we tell you up front is the price that it costs. Not a penny more. 

  636. Image:Air Assult.jpgThe US Army Air Assault school is located in Fort Campbell Kentucky. It's primary purpose is to train soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division in Air Assault (Airmobile) operations. The school is not limited to the 101st Airborne Division but is open to all regular Army soldiers.

    Air Assault operations primarily use the helicopter as a tool to move troops and equipment around the battlefield. Soldiers and equipment are more often inserted behind emeny lines to conduct operations in the enemies rear areas.

    Airmobile tactics were born out of the Vietnam war. These tactics were the response to the guerilla warfare that Americans were engaged in for the first time because soldiers could strike rapidly from almost anywhere on the battlefield. It was also good because the dense jungles hampered ground movement. If you were ever a member of the 101st or attended the Air Assault school we have plenty of air assault ring designs that you can choose from for your military ring. We pride ourselves on the amount of customization that we have available for you.

  637. This form of combat is also known as close quarters battle. CQC is different in that it is up close and personal fighting. Soldiers have to be specially trained for CQC because regular tactics and weapons are designed for longer range fighting.

    American soldiers have the greatest advantage on the battlefield because of the superior technology that we posses. We like to engage the emeny at greater ranges because most of our weapons are designed for range and accuracy. We can also use more systems at longer ranges such as cruise missiles, artillery, tanks, heavy machine guns, and air strikes. We can't use any of these resources at close range.

    In close quarter combat you have to rely on the individual abilities of your fighting men more so than the technology of your weapons systems. The weapons that the soldier will use in CQC will be small stock rifles or shotguns, knives, and hands and feet. You can't get much more personal than that. Many of our customers who have purchased special operations rings, such as Army Ranger, or Navy Seal ring from us have had special training in this form of combat.

  638. copy-of-military-ring-pics-011.jpgCelestrium is the common term that we use to refer to the jeweller's alloy which we use to make our Custom Military Rings. Celestrium is the same as Valadium. The name was changed to celestrium after we added a new catalog and changed the names of some of our ring designs.

    There are definite advantages to purchasing a celestrium ring, the first being cost. Celestrium rings cost less than 1/3 the price of gold so if you are on a tight budget this may be the ring for you. In addition to costing less the celestrium ring is actually stronger than gold. Now lets add a cherry on top. Celestrium looks almost identical to gold. The only person that can tell the difference by looking is the person who has a well trained eye.

    Celestrium is extremely resistant to scratching, tarnishing, and chemical corrosion. I have used the same rings for years as display rings and they still look brand new. They have been dropped, stepped on and are handled by myself and customers almost every day and yet they still look good. I met a customer once who had bought a celestrium ring from us a few years before, his ring looked brand new which is especially good since he also uses it as a bottle opener. 

    I have never cleaned the celestrium display rings that I have. When customers ask for cleaning instructions, I tell them to just polish the ring with a cloth.

    These are the reason's that jewellers like to use celestrium. It is also easy for jewellers to mold and work with. In addition to all of this remember that all of the custom work that we do for you is free.

  639. free fallThese techniques describe parachute freefall techniques used by the military to insert or deliver personnel and /or equipment into a designated area. HAHO means High Altitude High Opening. This insertion technique is used when personnel are to be dropped into an area that aircraft can not fly over, or when the noise of their chutes opening will alert the enemy to their presence. In a HAHO jump the chutist will actually glide for miles until he reaches a designated spot over the ground. Both these techniques are super stealthy but they are used according to the tactical situation.

    In a HALO jump the soldier will freefall and only open his chute when he is close to the ground. This prevents his chute from being seen from the ground during the freefall. If the chute is observed when it opens he will be so close to the ground that he will be able to get out of the area before trouble arrives.

    The vast majority of parachutists will jump into an area using a static line. The static line pulls the chute open for the jumper as he or she exits the aircraft. This is the method that conventional paratroopers (regular infantry soldiers) will use. HALO/HAHO techniques are normally used by special operations units. We offer parachute emblems, and badges that we offer our military ring customers who have been or are currently paratroopers. You can create your own paratroopers ring using any of our designs.  

  640. operation desert foxOperation Desert Fox was the codename given to the 1998 US and British bombing campaign against targets in Iraq. The stated purpose of this operation was to weaken Saddam's base of power in Iraq, and to degrade his ability to manufacture and use weapons of mass destruction.

    Now here is where I want to throw in my 2 cents worth. Do you all remember the Rodney King beatdown that President Bush got when we didn't find any weapons of mass destruction in our last invasion of Iraq? We should keep in mind that President Clinton thought that Saddam had these weapons also. As a matter of fact he thought so strongly enough to bomb the facilities where he thought they were located.

    Now you will proceed to ask me, if he had them why didn't we find them? Well Grasshopper the answer to that is very simple. I will answer you with a question. What do you do with things that you don't want anyone to find? I know I hide them myself.

    When I would buy Christmas gifts for members of my household I would hide them with the house cleaning supplies because I knew no one was going to go there. Well now you will ask where could he have possibly put them. We searched the entire country? My answer to this Grasshopper is that he put them in another country. A place where he knew we wouldn't be going. Do you remember how Saddam sent his Air Force to Iran during operation Desert Storm? Now Iran has nukes, what a coincidence. We are all creatures of habit.

    Getting back to the subject, this operation was declared a success but it still didn't weaken Saddam enough for him to be overthrown. The US was criticized for this attack and we really don't know all of the details, but I really don't think that we bombed Iraq because the President was bored and wanted some excitement. You may or may not agree with my accessment of the situation which is fine, but if one day you discover that it is true remember that the military ring man told you first. 

  641. rings-photos-020.jpgWe get a lot of traffic from people looking for retired Vietnam veterans rings so we decided to write this post for you. Even if you didn't retire from military service, or just served one tour of duty in Vietnam we can get you fixed up with your custom military ring. We want to give you an idea of some of the options which are available to you.

    We offer custom military ring designs for all branches of service who served in Vietnam whether you were in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. We also offer designs which are Vietnam specific. In addition we give you plenty of space to put in your own personal information, whether it be your name, unit, dates of service, or place of service.

    We offer many unit crests for units that served in Vietnam which are not around today. We also give you plenty of space to speak your own mind on your ring. You can write in information on each side of the ring as well as the engraving inside of your ring. Many of our Vietnam veterans will put their affiliation around the stone of the ring.

    This still leaves the choice of design that you place inside of your stone. We knew when we designed the web site that we were putting out a whole lot of information, and it can seem to be overwhelming but that is the chance that we took in order to provide you with as many choices as we possibly could.

  642. Richard "Dick" Marcinko was born in 1940 and is a native of Lansford PA. He is probably known best by the name "Rogue Warrior" which is the character that he writes about in his Rogue Warrior book series.

    I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Marcinko at one of his book signing tours. He seems to be exactly the same as he portrays himself in his books. He is best known as the man who created and commanded Seal Team 6. The general public really dosen't have a good idea of what this Seal Team's mission was, but I believe that his writings are a pretty close to accurate portrayal of some of the missions that he was involved in.

    Mr. Marcinko has numerous awards for valor and currently serves as the CEO of  Red Cell International.

    I actually met Mr. Marcinko at the retail store where we sell custom military rings which includes Navy Seals. He seems to be an extremely down to earth individual.

  643. rings-photos-049.jpgOne question that we get from our custom military ring customers is, "what type finish should I get for my ring?"  Well we will never try to make that decision for you but we will tell you a little bit about each choice. 

    First of all you have this choice with  either our 10kt or 14kt gold rings. This is not an option on our celestrium rings. The celestrium comes with an antiqued finish only.

    Antiquing is the dark patina that is added to the gold ring to give it an "antiqued" look. Some of the benefits are that you never have to worry about shining or cleaning the ring. Customization is more visible when it is placed against the antiqued background. I think that this is the reason that more people choose to get the antiquing. You want the custom work to be more clearly visible because the ring is telling the story that you want it to tell.

    The natural finish is a shiny gold finish. It has the same lustre as a gold wedding band. Some customers prefer this type of finish. One thing that we want to point out here is that the type of finish that you choose has no effect on the price of the ring. We offer the choice to you as a courtesy. We never try to influence your decision one way or another. We want you to enjoy the product that you design.

  644. oefUnfortunately another 48th BCT soldier was killed in a rocket attack in Afghanistan. We want  to send our sincere condolences to all of the family members and friends of every soldier from this unit that has been killed or wounded in action in Afghanistan and Iraq. I comment so much on this unit because they are stationed so near to me here in South East Georgia. I have met and served many of the soldiers of this unit. If any of the members of this unit reads this I am the custom military ring man who helped you all to design your Iraqi Freedom rings.

    Although I haven't seen you in a while my thoughts are still with you. Hopefully this troop build up will help us to get things under control and you all will be able to come home soon. If my count is accurate you have 4 KIA's this trip. We will pray that you don't get to number 5. Thank you for the outstanding job that you are doing and come home soon.

  645. rings-photos-016.jpgThere are many ways to customize your US Air Force retirement ring. There are 7 different metal options for you to choose from. Most retirees will put the dates of their service on one or both sides of the ring. One thing that a lot of our customers often overlook is that you can put two lines of information on each side of the ring. This gives you a total of 32 characters that you can use to tell the story of your service.

    Most of our retirees will also pick two side panel designs which depict either units that they have served in or jobs that they have held while in the service. They usually want to put the words US Air Force Retired around the top of the ring.

    These are just a few of the options that are available to you to use to create your ring. We are here to help you in the design of your ring and to assist you with whatever information that we can provide to you. Check out the web site or feel free to give us a call. 

  646. According th the Japanese Defense Ministry North Korea may be planning another missile launch between July 4th and 8th this year. The missile, believed to be a Taepodong-2 has a range of 4,000 miles. This puts it about 500 miles short of Hawaii which is 4,500 miles away from the Korean Penninsula.

    I personally still believe that this is just another round of sabre rattling by the North Korean goverment, however they have upped the ante too much to ignore. President Kim must have kimchi for brains. He is obviously very desperate, mildly insane, out of touch with reality, or a combination of all three.

    This type of provocation is just too much to be ignored. Personally I think that we should shoot the missile down as soon as it is launched. We would be perfectly within our rights to do so.

    I still think that he needs money and is trying to goad us into giving him financial aid, but it is just about time to spank his behind. I don't know a whole lot about a whole lot of things, but you can take it from the  military ring man, even though he talks loud he is basically harnless. It will be interesting to see what the new US Presidential Administration will do to handle this situation. Maybe they will take my advice.   

  647. File:US Army E-9 CSM.svgFile:USMC-E9-SGM.svgIn both the Army and the Marine Corps this is the highest enlisted rank. The Sergeant Major is the biggest, baddest, oldest, and ugliest, enlisted soldier in the Battalion. The Command Sergeant Major is the senior enlisted advisor to the Battalion level (or higher) commander. He or she represents all of the enlisted people in the unit. The top dog (enlisted) in the Army or the Marine Corps is called Command Sergeant Major of the Army (Marine Corps).

    In my military experience the Command Sergeant Major was highly respected by both officers and enlisted soldiers and was treated with reverence even by high ranking officers. He is the example of wisdom and strength to all in the command. He had to rise above a multitude of others to attain the rank of Sergeant Major and he is the most experienced soldier in the unit. There are many companies that have designed  Sergeeant Major's ring to commemorate this rank.    

  648. patrolThe definition of the term patrol is:  The act of moving about an area by an authorized and trained person or group of people for purposes of observation, inspection, or security. This term applies to more than just the military. It can apply to law enforcement, army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, or any other organization that meets the criteria.

    A patrol also refers to the individuals who actually perform the action of conducting the patrol. During the patrol the person or persons performing the operation will generally follow a prescribed route any look for signs of activity along that route.

    In the military there are two basic types of patrol. They are 1) The Reconnaissance Patrol, and 2) The Combat Patrol. The purpose of both these patrols is to gain information.

    During the combat patrol the patrolling unit wants to provoke the eneny in the area to try to kill them. This alerts the commander to the size, location, and types of weapons systems that the enemy has. It will also show him how they plan to use them to fight the battle.

    During the reconnaissance patrol the unit will gather as much information as they can about the enemy while seeking to avoid detection. They will look at a specified area for a specified period of time and report whatever they see using a prescribed SALUTE format.

    S= The size of the unit which was observed                                                                                                                   

     A= The activity that they were engaged in, eating, sleeping, preparing to fight, etc.

    L= Location or exactly where were they. One thing that I realized when I was in the Army was that once you identified a unit and the type of unit that it was you could accurately pinpoint other units in the area. The reason for this is because military units must do things in a prescribed order to eliminate confusion.

    U= Unit or what type of unit was it that the patrol spotted. Was it a resupply unit?, a medical unit, fuel transporter etc,.

    T= Time that the unit was seen. This is critical because units may or may not be in that area for long. This helps the commander to plan his course of action, whether it be attack or defense.

    E= Equipment that the unit has Is it old or new? Is it operational or ragged? What type of equipment is it? 

    These answers will help to determine how, where, when, and how to fight and defeat the enemy force. This type of intelligence is the major reason for the swift defeat of Saddam's army during Operation Desert Storm. Our planners knew where every unit was located because thet did not change their positions during the entire build up phase of the operation. Templates were used to estimate the distance between units on the ground. When one type of unit was identified we knew exactly where other types of units were located because we knew how the Iraqi Army typically arrayed itself for battle. A custom Operation Desert Storm ring can help to tell other stories of why we were so successful during this conflict.

  649. snuffy smithThe picture that you see is the image that most of America has about "Snuffy Smith." He was a hilarious hillbilly comic book character that I enjoyed reading about as a child, but did you know that the origional Snuffy Smith was in fact an Air Force Sergeant?

    Staff Sergeant Maynard Harrison Smith was an Air Force Sergeant who enlisted in the Air Force to avoid being persecuted for failing to pay child support. He volunteered to become a gunner in order to make rank quickly and receive the additional pay. You see Air Force Gunners just didn't normally live very long in those days so they had to have some incentive to take the job.

    Ssg Smith did indeed have the nickname of Snuffy and he is the person that the comic book character is based on. The real Snuffy Smith was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during combat during WWII. His bomber ended up in the wrong place which put them in one heck of a situation. The bomber was severely shot up and damaged very badly. Ssg Smith is credited with single handly fighting the fire (which was very severe), periodically tending to 3 of the injured air crew, and driving off wave after wave of enemy bombers with his 50 caliber machine gun. Sgt Smith certainly earned his pay that day.

    I'll bet that most of you had no idea that this event ever happened. I knew about it and it popped into my mind the other day that it would be a good topic for a post. I was talking to some of my military customers today and they had no idea. This post serves the same purpose that an  Air Force ring would serve in that it tells a story that might otherwise be forgotten.ssg smithThis is the real "Snuffy Smith" being awarded the Medal of Honor. One thing that I have learned is that you certainly can't judge people based on appearance alone. I would not think that Ssg Smith was capable of what he accomplished if I judged him by his outer looks. What the picture does not show is his heart.

  650. Image:48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.svgThe 48th Infantry Brigade is a modular infantry brigade of the Georgia Army National Guard. It was organized in 1825 and served the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. The unit was brought into service on April 20 1861 at Macon GA and was surrendered at Appomattox VA.

    The 48th has seen action in Bosnia in support of Task Force Eagle and during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. It took heavy casualties during OIF because it was deployed in one of the most troubled areas of Baghdad. Unfortunately I had the pleasure of knowing many of those fine soldiers who lost their lives during this conflict.

    We have served this unit with many custom military rings over the years, and have made many good acquaintances with these soldiers. This unit is scheduled for deployment to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom during the summer of 2009. We wish you Godspeed in your mission and we wish you a safe return.

  651. kaesong indurtrial regionNorth Korea's president may have spoken too soon after his latest test of a nuclear bomb. He says that North Korea will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons as offensive weapons if provoked.

    What he is really trying to do is to bluff his way out of sanctions that are about to be put on him by his latest action. If you ask me it really was a dumb move to detonate a nuke when he knows how much he depends on foreign aid. This just shows how woefully out of touch he is with reality.

    What he has also done is to jeapordize the already shaky existence of the new industrial complex located in Kaesong (pictured above). The complex provides a source of employment for many North Korean workers. Now with heightened tensions there are talks by many of the companies of pulling out of the complex due to safety concerns. Way to go President Kim. Your socks must be made of peppermint because you sure do like to keep your foot in your mouth.  

    Of course this is my opinion only but I believe that I am right. So you take it from the man who produces the custom military rings, even I have enough smarts to see through Mr. Kim's weak bluff.

  652. chineseThis is the million dollar question for me. You may ask me why do I ask? Why am I concerned? Well grasshopper I am concerned because I have an inner trouble detector which is telling me that something strange is in the milk.

    I have made several posts before now on this same subject and now I will say it again.

    China now has the second largest defense spending budget in the world behind the United States. You may want to say so what? Whats the big deal? You may also counter with the arguement that the United States has the biggest defense budget of all. Well all of that is true, but there are two points that I want to make to you. First the War on Terror is what pushes our defense spending over the top. The United States has been trying to cut its defense budget for years.

    The next point is that until recent times China didn't give a hoot about increasing its defense spending, so whats up? China has increased its spending this year by 10%. That is a very significant amount. Why the big build up. What are their future plans? You don't increase spending for any project without a plan. You need to listen to me, (the military ring man) and I am sure in my mind that I am right China has a plan for world domination  

  653. sniperI was intrigued by a TV program called "The Best Sniper" recently which showed some of the events of the International Sniper Competition. This competition consisted of 33 teams which competed in 18 different events over a 9 day period of time. The events were seperated into 3 different catagories which included 1)Aerial Platform Shooting 2)Urban Combat Scenario and 3) Stealth Operations. I was surprised to see the diversity of operations that the sniper team is required to be proficient in. I was also surprised at the advanced level of tactics that the sniper team may have to employ. In my mind the sniper just hid and shot and the spotter just assisted him in target selection, but it goes much deeper than that.

    During the competition sniper teams from all over the world learned tactics and techniques from each other. This competition was not limited to military teams.

    The sniper must be a good shot but he must be a good shot under pressure. There is a difference. Many of the events were designed to stress and tire the snipers out before they even fired the first shot. I learned that the Sniper Team must also be able to engage multiple targets at a time. Now check this one out. Snipers spend much of their time training with pistols. The sniper must be able to engage targets at close range. If his position is overrun he has to be able to fight his way out.

    We offer many options for you to use to design your sniper's ring. You can also put yourself into it and use your own ideas. Every one of you has different experiences that we want you to be able to share in your own special way.

  654. Well he has finally stuck his head up from the hole for a minute or two to voice his opinion. What I hear from this man sound like a bunch of babble which makes little or no sense. For example, Mr. bin Laden blames President Obama and the US for for the displacement, killings of innocent civilians, and torture which is a result of al Qaeda's, and the Taliban's actions in Pakistan. Now ain't that a kick. This sounds like a desperate attempt to deflect blame and try to get some support through propaganda by Mr. bin Laden.

    This speech came as President Obama stepped off of the plane in his attempt to establish dialogue with Moslem countries. It is obviously a weak attempt to circumvent the President's attempt to repair relations. I believe that we have to be fair and firm with Moslem countries. We have to stand our ground and trading slams will not help anyone.

    The US Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan blames all of the killing on al Qaeda and the Taliban. It sounds to me like Mr. bin Laden is desperate for some relief from what our forces are putting on him. We thank all of our soldiers who have served in the middle east and special thanks to those who have designed their Operation Enduring Freedom Ring.

  655. navy sealsWe need more Special Operations soldiers to serve in all branches of our military. The nature of warfare has changed  for us over the last few years and the type of warfare that we are involved in now requires many more of the skills that these operators bring to the table.

    The projected growth rates for our Special Operations units does not meet the projected demand in the upcoming years. For one thing this type of individual is a rare find, it also takes a lot of time and money to train these servicemen. Training can't be compromised for numbers as it can sometimes be done with regular soldiers. These soldiers will also need more surveillance equipment in order to operate in the way that is required of them.

    One thing that has been done is that more non US citizens have been recruited for these assignments. This has helped somewhat, but I have my suggestions also. Since I am not a person who really has any power to do anything I can tell you all my solution since this is my blog.

    We could maybe use conventional forces to take some of the duties that these Special Ops forces normally have. I am sure that there are some things that can be pawned off on conventional forces even if it would require a little bit of special training. Maybe we could also use some of the Old Warriors in very limited roles to take some of the pressure off of the special operators. So there you have the opinion of the man with the spec ops rings. Take it for whatever it is worth to you. 

  656. rings-photos-035.jpgFrom time to time we get questions about our goldtone celestrium military rings. This post will attempt to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our goldtone celestrium rings. These rings are also known as valadium. Celestrium is a jeweller's alloy which is strong, durable, malleable, extremely chemically resistant to tarnishing and corrosion, and looks identical to our real gold rings. It takes a practised eye to tell the difference.

    The goldtone celestrium is celestrium with a 14kt gold overlay. It comes with a lifetime guarantee also and is more resistant than gold to damage. The celestrium ring costs less than the gold ring and is a good alternative especially if you are on a budget, if you wish to wear your ring daily. or if you are afraid of losing it.

    The celestrium ring comes with the antiqued finish, whereas gold rings can come with either the antiqued or natural finish. Every design that comes with the gold ring can be placed onto the celestrium ring.

    The goldtone celestrium ring is an excellent choice if you want the exact look of 14kt yellow gold without having to pay the same price.

  657. This is the latest article on producing various types of military rings. I have noticed that while the news and information that we provide on our blog gets much attention, many people are looking for practical information on the product itself. We will make the next few posts informational on some of the various designs that you can use to create your custom military ring.

    In this post we will discuss producing your Vietnam veterans rings. If you are a Vietnam Vet you can design your own custom Vietnam Veterans military ring, or if you know a Vietnam Vet you can design this ring as a gift. Remember that we are here to help you. If you get stuck don't get frustrated, don't hesitate to call us and we will get you on track.

    The first thing that I would like to make clear to you is that you can state your involvement in the Vietnam war in the wording around the stone regardless of the branch of service that you were in. It would appear as "US Army Vietnam," or Navy etc.

    Many of our veterans will put their place of service or dates of service on the sides of the ring above the side panels. Keep in mind that your ring has two sides so you can put one or the other on each one. We will not attempt to cover every aspect of what you can do here but feel free to contact us at 912-877-4734, or check out the web site.

     

  658. rings-photos-035.jpgFrom time to time we get questions about our goldtone celestrium military rings I attempt to answer some of the most commomly asked questions about our goldtone celestrium rings. These rings are also known as vladium. Celestrium is a jeweller's alloy which is strong, durable, malleable, extremely chemically resistant to tarnishing and corrosion, and looks identical to our real gold rings. It takes a practised eye to tell the difference.

    The goldtone celestrium is celestrium with a 14kt gold overlay. It comes with a lifetime guarantee also and is more resistant than gold to damage. The celestrium ring costs less than the gold ring and is a good alternative especially if you are on a budget, if you wish to wear your ring daily. or if you are afraid of losing it.

    The celestrium ring comes with the antiqued finish, whereas gold rings can come with either the antiqued or natural finish. Every design that comes with the gold ring can be placed onto the celestrium ring.

    The goldtone celestrium ring is an excellent choice if you want the exact look of 14kt yellow gold without having to pay the same price.

  659. rings-photos-020.jpgThis post is to those of you who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom or you who want to create a custom Operation Enduring Freedom ring for someone who has or will serve in Afghanistan. We will add posts which are more informative to you to assist you in designing your custom ring. We have found that while many of our customers want this kind of information in addition to the news and information that we provide on this blog site.

    First of all you can put the words "Operation Enduring Freedom around the stone on your ring. This is an option that not many do not seem to be aware of. There is also an Operation Enduring Freedom side panel that you can use. Most customers will put their dates of service or place of service above this, but the choice is yours. Remember that you have the choice of adding another side panel to the other side of the ring. Many seem to forget this. There is much more that you can do. We have only given you a couple of pointers here, but feel free to call us at 912-877-4734 if you have additional questions about how to create your Operation Enduring Freedom Service ring.

  660. future force warriorfuture soldierYou all check this out. I ran across this today in my research and just had to do a post on it. I can't tell you a whole lot because I need to do a whole lot more research and the subject is so advanced that it messes with my mind so here is the little bit that I can talk about.

    Future Force Warrior is a project which is a part of the Future Combat Systems Project. As far as I can determine the goal of this project is to integrate the soldier and his equipment into a fighting system. The way that I see it is something like producing a Robocop or Bionic man but not quite as drastic.

    This project will use nanotechnology, (my best description of this is miniature robots) exoskeletons, which I describe as outer clothing which may function as body armor or even have other functions, and magnetorheological fluid based body armor (I have no earthly idea of what this is). The complete product will consist of six systems which you can pretty much figure out when you look at them. They are; 1)The Headgear Subsystem 2) The Combat Uniform Subsystem 3) The Weapons Subsystem 4)The Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor Subsystem 5) The Microclimate Conditioning System and 6) The Power Subsystem.

    It would take up too much time to try to break down each subsystem here but you get the idea. Maybe I will come back at a later time and do so, but all of you are welcome to add what you can at any time. This topic is deep but we military ring folks here can tackle it if we take it in small bites.