The Challenge for Military Families is finding Military Gift they REALLY want.
What do you get a Marine, a soldier or anyone in the Armed Forces for birthdays, Christmas, or during a deployment?
Most single Marines and soldiers live in the barracks with limited space, and those who are deployed must carry everything on their back. Space is limited. So think small and useful.
This USMC name tape key fob is not only useful but will match their Marine Corps woodlands camo, or winter uniform.
If your son or daughter just graduated from Marine boot camp or basic training in the Army or Navy the challenge is even more daunting. You don’t know where they are going next, where they are heading for schooling, or where their PDS (permanent duty station) will be.
This makes gift-giving during holidays even more of a challenge. Especially during Christmas, when you want to be generous with gifts and your Marine or soldier doesn’t even know where they will be stationed after basic training.
Here are some unique gift ideas for young men I found which may help.
US Marine Corps Pocket Knife
A US Marine Corps pocket knife is a better idea than the traditional USMC KBar knife. Although kbars are cool looking they aren’t practical gifts for Marines. A pocket knife with their name on it is something they can use every day, but also prevents theft, or “gear drift”
Military Watches for Men
Military watches for men are a great idea because they often can’t carry their phones to check on the time.
Cool Military Gifts
KJV Large Print Compact Military Bible
Casio Men’s GA100-1A1 Black Resin Quartz Watch with Black Dial [Watch] CasioLeatherman Mut Black Tactical Multi Tool With Molle Sheath + 42 Piece Bit Kit With Scope Wrench + Bit Extender BlackKA-BAR #1213 Black Straight Edge Knife / Hard Sheath
Popular Electronic Military Christmas Gifts
This generation of Marines and soldiers have grown up with technology at their fingertips and when they are deployed this does not change.
A tablet, external hard drive, pocket charger and compact Bluetooth headphones is a must for just about anybody on the go.
What to get someone in the military?
The biggest challenge with smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices is keeping them charged.
We know how fast our cell phones lose their charge by the end of the day. Just think how fast a tablet loses power after a movie marathon. “Deployment drives” (portable hard drives) hold videos and are highly coveted in the field.
Motorola XOOM Android TabletSilicon Power 2TB Rugged Armor A30 Shockproof Standard 2.5-Inch USB 3.0 Military Grade Portable External Hard Drive,Black (SP020TBPHDA30S3K)HAMSWAN® Wireless Bluetooth NFC Stereo Headset Bone Conduction Headphone Earphone with Built-in Mic for Smartphone Tablet (Black)23000mAH 1.2A USB and DC port Portable Solar Charger Backup External Battery Pack for Cell Phones, Tablets, and USB Devices (Black and Orange)
Fun USMC Gift Ideas
Don’t just think all your gifts need to be serious and permanent. Most in the military are big kids at heart. Diversion from long days at work and the monotony of many deployments is welcome.
Stress relievers such as Nerf Guns 
US Marine Corps USMC EGA Bottle Opener Key Ring with Eagle Globe Anchor Insignia Raised Emblem
Army Man Bottle Opener EM 0253Lucky Shot 50 Caliber Bullet Money Clip (Gold)Nerf Dart Tag Quick 16 BlasterNever Have I Ever, the Game of Poor Life Decisions – Only Get this Card Game.308 Cal Keychain Bullet Bottle Opener and 50 Caliber BMG Bullet Bottle Opener Combo Pack Model: (Home & Kitchen)Syma S107G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter with Gyro, BlueiPlay RC Battling Tanks -Set of 2 Full Size Infrared Radio Remote Control Battle Tanks – RC Tanks
More Marine Corps Gift Shop Ideas
They can buy what they want and Amazon will ship to APO addresses overseas during deployments.
A percentage of very sale goes directly to the Single Marine Program and other support departments.
