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I'm told the traditional gift is a sword, but we gave our son a more practical gift--noise canceling headphones for his electronic devices. We also bought him a rolling wardrobe (after arriving in RI) to pack his uniforms.
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TrekkieDad (wow, a dad on here), When you say "rolling wardrobe" are you talking suitcases? My son already has the noise cancelling headphones although he would really like the Bose ones! (Come to think of it......that might be a good idea.....although pricey!) Thanks.
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Yes, it's a suitcase with hangers inside.
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Nice idea--would you mind disclosing the wardrobe brand? I had our son's formal dress blues photograph framed and am also framing the commissioning certificate. Gave him some $$$ but am waiting until winging to do a "big" gift.
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I bought my daughter a quality watch, water resistant, of course. She isn't the sword type.
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When our son graduated from the Academy, we bought him a sword. He has used it several times since graduation for wedding ceremonies !!! Money always works for a young person setting up in an aprtment if they don't choose military housing.
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I have heard about the sword. How do you go about getting one? Is it a special sword??? I'm new to this. Sorry for all the questions! :)
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spensmom, search "sword" on this site, and you will find some posts that reccommend a certain website over another. You will need to know how tall your LO is, they are ordered in certain sizes, and the height helps determine the size.
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I think those are great ideas that you have already! Who could ask for more than having ESPN on all
weekend?! :) Congratulations on being newlyweds also. Do you think he will use the stationary? So few people write letters anymore. Another gift you might consider, if he doesn't have it already, is a nice framed photo of you or both of you that he can carry with him when he is away........just a 4x6 or maybe a little larger but not too large. I saw a small photo album at a Hallmark store that had a photo on the outside and places for more photos inside. It would sit on a desk or shelf. I'll give it some more thought and let you know if I think of anything. Good luck! All the best to both of you. -
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