• When a loved one returns from active duty, you want to show your appreciation and love to them. You want to let them know that you are glad they have returned safely. There are many different types of military welcome home gifts beyond the traditional yellow ribbon. For ease and organization, some of the most popular ones are listed here and categorized by patriotic, personalized and nostalgic. Perhaps one will speak to you and it will be the perfect gift for that service man or woman in your life.
  
  

Patriotic

• A popular type of military welcome home gift, the patriotic gift, often featuring the stars and stripes, will show your pride and patriotic spirit while reflecting the recipient's commitment to our country.
  Soldier Prayer Shadowbox -- This gift is a stirring salute to military personnel. It features the Lord's Prayer, scribed upon the colors of the U.S.A. Beneath is a poignant verse blessing those who serve our country.
  Patriotic Drizzle chocolate Strawberry Gift Set -- The serviceman or woman with a sweet tooth will appreciate this tasty treat. Two dozen large chocolate covered strawberries bear various patriotic symbols including the American flag and red, white and blue drizzle. Now that's a military welcome gift they will certainly enjoy!
  
  

Personalized

• Personalized are always a hit, especially when they commemorate an important event. A personalized military welcome home gift will very likely become a treasured keepsake, an heirloom to be passed from generation to generation.
  Personalized Military Photo Throw -- Honor your soldier with a throw featuring their photo as well as branch logo and personalization such as name, rank and unit. This is a special way to commemorate their great service to our country and the pride you feel for their service.
  Personalized Brag Book -- A nice brag book can be personalized with the soldier's name and information or it can contain information on a particular event. It can be decorated or it can be plain in an understated, elegant manner.
  
  

Nostalgic

• Nostalgic military welcome home gifts bring back memories or call up good feelings of home and family. There are many gifts that can portray these emotions. Just keep your recipient in mind and find a gift that speaks directly to their heart.
  Freedom Isn't Free Photo Frame -- This beautiful picture frame holds one 4" x 6" photo, but the 16.5" x 16.5" background within the frame is what tugs at the heart. A picture of the statue of the soldiers raising the American flag at Iwo Jima. It is emblazoned with the words "Freedom Isn't Free." What a poignant military welcome home gift. It is sure to be treasured.
  Ruby Slippers Treasure Box -- There's no place like home. That's what Dorothy said as she clicked the heels of her ruby slippers and that is what carried her home. This treasure box is topped with a pair of ruby slippers and the lip of the lid contains the words "there's no place like home, there's no place like home." And for your serviceman or woman, there truly is no place like home.