Fallujah
Since the beginning of the war in Iraq it has been quite difficult to pin point exactly which area was more dangerous than the next.
So here is a link that you should look at to give you some idea of what our brave soldiers go through on practically a daily basis;
I have spent time in Iraq and Kuwait and have witnessed first hand the terror of hearing those words ( incoming – incoming) that was the signal everyone hear on the base when we were under fire. On hearing these few words echoed around the base we had to run for shelter to the concrete bunkers that were strategically located throughout the base and wait there until we heard the words (all clear) echoed throughout the base.
History of Fallujah
In 2003 the US led the coalition forces in Iraq and just after that time Fallujahbecame one of the areas that became not so dangerous. It was home to a resort called Dreamland which was used by the Ba’athist congregation of the area. The area was plagued by looters after the defeat of Saddam Hussein, they went after and targeted government buildings and anything else that represented the former establishment.
Fallujah Abu Ghraib Prison.
Fallujah will always be remembered for the notorious Abu Ghraib prison that was used to intern members of society the were against or spoke out about the dictator Saddam.
Fallujah the Curfew
A curfew imposed by the US in April 2003 was defied by a select group of the local population when they grouped outside a local school. The American 82nd Airborne was guarding the building, when the curfew was defied, the troops in an act of defense opened fire and killed seventeen civilians and wounded another seventy approximately.
Four contractors were dragged from their vehicle in 2004 beaten to death and then were set alight. They were Scott Helvenston, Jerry Zovko, Wesley Batalona and Michael Teague. This dreadful act was photographed and shown by news broadcasters around the world causing untold pain to the families of these men. Remember them in your prayers today.
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Military Class Rings
Military Class Rings make a great gift.
Military class rings are available for all members of the armed force and for affiliate members. All special occasions can be marked and commemorated by the customization of these rings from the text on the sides to the images that represent the various departments of the service. We shall give you some information of what’s available and how you can proceed to create and design your military class ring.
Military Class Rings for the Navy
Graduating from Great Lakes, Norfolk or California on any give weekend you can observe the pride in any every person’s demeanour from the proud parents who know that they have given their son or daughter the best chance in life. The Naval Training Officers who put these young people through their paces with assertive control and courteous authority and hope the will uphold the honor and integrity of the Navy. Military class rings can be customized with emblems such as the Dept. of Navy Seal, Seabees and Chief Petty Officer and hundreds of other designs that you can view on the military ring site.
Military Class Rings for the Army
The Army is one of the largest departments in the armed forces and whether you have trained in Ft. Knox, Ft. Lee you will also be able design a military class ring to represent your chosen unit or brigade in the Army.
Deployment Rings
Deployment rings are very popular especially those with images of “Operation Iraqi Freedom” or “Operation Enduring Freedom” as these campaigns will play a huge part in the history of America and indeed th world. It is quite possible that during your deployments you have spent time in Kuwait and visited the post here in the picture. I myself spent many a day on this post in the searing heat of the summer and during those harsh windy winter evenings.
Military Class Rings for the Marines
Camp Lejune or Camp Pendleton if you’re a Marine then you have probably spent most of your earlier days on one of these two posts. Most of you will have met some of your life long friends when doing your training under a drill sergeant that you thought was the devil but now realize he was most of the time your best friend. The training that was hard to endure at the time has probably help save your life and that of your colleagues. We have beautiful custom marine rings for you to choose from and with the selection of side images you will find something appropriate.
Military Class Rings for the Air Force
Flying high above the clouds in some place around the world you would expect to find a pilot flying an Air Force F-16 or some other make of military jet. What have they in common? Well they have been trained on one of the finest Air Bases located throughout the United States. These are the most disciplined pilots in the world and are constantly monitored for their alertness and fitness. They travel at the speed of sound and one tiny mistake can have disastrous results. The extensive selection of designs will enable you to create the perfect military class ring for these fine and brave young men and women.
Military Friendships
In our early development years probably one of the first memories we have is that of becoming friends with some fictitious person and actually moving into their world for a time, because we felt so safe and comfortable there. And yes, we would only move out of there sometimes because of a question from one of our parents enquiring as to whether we were away with the fairies or not.
As we progressed and moved on to school we only felt comfortable in that environment when we became friends with some others in the class and moved on to have friends with the opposite sex. Those were the days not a care in the world and sometimes life long friendships was developed.
Military Friendships Are Very Healthy.
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I remember one of the most heart touching displays of friendships was when I was working in Iraq, I was promoting military rings there for the troops, well actually the deployment ring which was quite new at the time. I was at our display when to young soldiers stopped by enquiring as to what was going on; we shall refer to them as Jason and Damien. I gave them a presentation on the rings and how they could purchase one. Both of the soldiers decide that they would like to purchase a ring but one of them, Damien was getting married and could not fit it into his budget. His friend was writing up the paperwork for his order when Damien said he would he would wait for him in the Post Exchange. Before Damien strolled away, Jason enquired as to what size his wedding ring was going to be, he said it was size eleven and his girlfriend had already had it back home.
Military Rings Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
We continued on doing the paper work for Jason and when he had finished I gave him his receipt and thanked him for his order. I was getting ready to say goodbye, when he stopped me and said, I’m not finished, I now want you to get an order form and I want to make another order for this special deployment military ring, for Damien. I’m doing this because he has been my best friend since high school and right through the military. We have fought side by side in Iraq and he saved my life, so this little ring is going to be my surprise wedding gift to him and I’m sure that when we both go our separate ways that this little military ring will make us both realize that we are truly a little band of brothers and friends.
Military Rings used as Wedding Rings
For members of the armed forces it’s not always so easy to go shopping for the big day especially if you are away on deployment or seperated by states or countries from your loved one. It’s not surprising then the amount of people that are turning their attention to military rings for the engagement rings and wedding bands. You can have both family names on both rings and the wedding date plus many other details engraved. The amount of options over and above conventional rings are many and the cost is very much less, so let your wedding gift to each other be, a custom military ring with a complimentary pendant also.
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Where And How to Buy A Ring
When it comes the time to purchase your military ring there are many avenues available to you, for example you can go to some local jeweler who will tell you that they don’t customize their rings and will probably try and sell you something from their stock range, because its the simplest process for them.
Not much use to you do, as your are probably looking for a military ring that will display an important unit crest or a military ring that will commemorate a tour of duty or a deployment.
So what do you do?
Looking online is probably your best bet.
One of the most well known and better shops like www.Militaryrings.com where you can actually view all of the unit and division crest for the US Military, US Navy, US Marines, US Air Force and you will also find military rings in a signet form.
How do I design my military ring?
Designing a military ring can be very easy if you think about it first, some of the considerations might be, the metal I you want to use, the stone color, the wording around the stone, and the side emblems that are most appropriate to what your duties are in the particular field you have chosen in the service.
By using the drop down menu at Society Gifts its amazingly simple to create a unique and personalized ring at a very realistic cost, actually starting at about $159.00.
Who are the designs for?
The designs available are for both men and women and for all of the defense forces.
Right now the biggest selling rings are the deployment rings to commemorate the big deployments like “oif ” and “Operation Enduring Freedom” these rings in years to come will be one of the most treasured family heirlooms in any family.
Are there many designs available for military rings?
There are literally hundreds of designs you can choose from to customize your military ring, and these can make up thousands of combinations when you consider that you have two sides on the ring to work with.
What else can I do with the side of the military ring?
On both sides you will have the two emblems of your choice and that’s not all.
If you look closely at any good military ring you will see the name of the wearer on one side and possible the dates of his service on the other so its now becoming a very personalised ring and even on the inside you can have an engraving, perhaps your spouse or childrens name.
