From the time you entered the service of your country you have been filled with an element of pride from day one. Those hard days spent training for the years ahead, and lets be honest there were sometimes during that training when the drill instructor with his shouting and roaring probably made you question why the hell you were there.

Quite a lot of us in the military are there because its tradition, our fathers, brothers and relatives were in the service and probably fought in some campaign that we now read about in the history books. We probably look in some shadowbox and find the military service rings that were once worn by these brave soldiers.

Army Rings

A very popular range in military service rings is the Army Ring as this particular ring can be customized for almost all departments of the Army. The present campaigns that the military is involved in can be represented by the images and emblems that are available from the selected range. Going back to earlier conflicts like the 1^st World War and indeed the 2^nd World War there are side emblems and text available for the customization of these military service rings.

Air Force Rings

This very capable department of the armed forces is a group of highly trained men and women that fly some of the fastest and expensive planes in the world today. They have been instrumental in the defeat of tyrants both in this century and indeed the last. They fly planes from bases here in the United States and airbases in host countries around the world. I have been lucky enough to have sailed with the US Navy and observed with awe this skilled pilots land on carriers out in the ocean and also delighted of offer a fine selection of military service rings for this department.

Navy Service Rings

Patrolling the oceans and seas of the world and staying away from family and friends for periods of over six months or more we have a wonderful selection in the military service rings range for all Navy personnel to choose from

Marine Corps Service Rings

A tough and well trained group of men that make up the backbone of any military and are in the midst of battle wherever there is one. Trained in places like Camp Lejune, North Carolina and Camp Pendleton, California these men are capable of surviving for weeks on end relying on the most basic needs of humans and will still get the job done. The range of images and emblems from the military service rings range will allow you to create the perfect Marine Ring.

Coast Guard Service Rings

They patrol our seas and keep those bad guys away from our shores both day and night. Choose your military service rings from our selection.

The New Army Recruit’s Checklist: Things to Do Before Basic Training!

Your Army recruiter tries to help you square everything away before you ship out for Basic Training, but sometimes he or she can overlook a few important things.

You won’t know this until you begin Basic: by then, you really can’t do much about the problem, which can frustrate you for the next nine weeks of your life.

Here are the things that you need to do or ask about before you leave.

• Get snail-mail addresses for all of your family members and close friends.

You won’t have several hours to write letters home every day, but you will have some time to stay in touch.

You should also pack several envelopes and stamps so that you can start sending letters as soon as possible: you won’t necessarily have the chance to go shopping the first day or two that you’re in the Army.

• Go ahead and buy pre-paid phone cards, especially if they’re inexpensive.

Again: you won’t have many chances to use them, but you should be prepared for the phone calls that you’ll be able to make.

You can buy these at your Basic Training post, though, so don’t worry if you don’t have time or money to pick any up before you leave.

• Find a small travel bag that will hold one change of clothes, personal hygiene items, and the other necessities that you plan to take.

You won’t see civilian clothing for a while, so don’t pack your entire wardrobe.

And if you’re like many recruits, your weight will change by the time you graduate Basic: those nice clothes you buy before you ship out might not fit anymore.

• Square away your medication. If you take prescription drugs, make sure that you have all of the appropriate documentation.

Your recruiter can tell you exactly what you need. All of your medicine should be in the original containers, with your prescription written on the labels.

• You should buy any personal-hygiene items that you’ll need for your first week or two of Basic.

The Army won’t necessarily let you go shopping on your first day at your duty station, so make sure that you have the soap, shampoo, manual razors and deodorant that you’ll need.

Make sure that everything is packaged properly so that airport security screeners will let you take your things along.

• Arrange for a means of paying bills for at least the next three months.

Automatic bill pay is a good option: if that isn’t possible, find a family member who will make sure that your bills are paid on time.

You can go ahead and close out some of the accounts that you won’t need, like cable television and land line.

• Make sure that your employer receives a two-week notice.

Even though you’re no longer a civilian, leaving on good terms is always helpful.

You never know when you’ll need a good reference.

• Bring all the paperwork that you were given during the recruiting process.

One important thing that many recruits forget to take is a copy of their contracts: something that you should have on hand no matter where you’re stationed.

• Listen to former or current military men and women if they offer advice.

They went through Basic Training at some point, and probably have something to say that will help you.

• Make plans to spend a day with your family before you leave.

Even if you’re so excited about going into the Army that you can’t wait to jump onto the plane, you should make time for parents, siblings and the other important people in your life.

Before you know what’s happening, you’ll miss them more than anything.

• Get plenty of rest.

You won’t have much sleep the first few weeks of Basic, so don’t show up exhausted and in desperate need of a weekend-long nap.

When its all over treat yourself to a nice Military Ring.

These are just a few of the many things that you need to square away before you pack your overnight bag for your trip to Basic.

Your recruiter will give you more help and advice that’s relevant to your specific duty station.