Navy Chief Retirement Gifts – 16 presents you’ll ever need
Did you know that the coveted rank of Navy chief was introduced on April 1, 1893! Formally known as Chief Petty Officers, they are the backbone of the Navy. These hardened sailors are a tough crowd; as they are given more responsibility than any other enlisted rank anywhere in the world! Now you know why you need to honor their retirement in an exceptional way. Looking for gifts that speak to them can be difficult, but here we have listed down the very best Navy Chief retirement gifts out there:
Show your pride. Your ex-Navy Chief has tons of awards and certificates stacked up in the cupboard but nothing to display where everyone can see it? What would make a blast of a retirement gift for them is this Decomoil Flag Display Case? Get them this all-in-one display case that holds the flag of your patriotic veteran on top and their most treasured award or certificate below it.
Sleep under your flag! What’s more comfortable and relaxing than a 100% cotton blanket imprinted with what you treasure most in life. What your veteran retiring from the navy would love most is this Navy Chiefs USN Gift weaved carefully at a family-owned mill in America. Surprise them with this remarkable blanket with a combination of the American flag and US Navy flag imprinted on top to make them feel safe and comfy through the night.
A toast to the Navy. What better time to hang out with fellow veterans and relive the gold old days over some good whiskey? That’s what makes this Royal Decanters Etched Globe Whiskey Decanter Gift Set such a thoughtful retirement gift for you Navy Chief. Present them with this beautifully crafted set and let them drink in style to the good old days in the Navy gone by.
Honor your veteran. What better way to honor your retiring Navy Chief other than presenting them with this neatly crafted mahogany desktop box with a US Navy medallion on top. With a brass lock and key, it will hold their most treasured medal always safe and protected and with the honor they deserve. Go get one now and win the heart of your retiree.
Honorable goodbye. After a career so distinguished as the Navy Chief, your veteran deserves an honorable farewell. Juvale American Flag Case gives your veteran a well-deserved burial after everything they have provided for the country and its citizens. Order one now; with the flag of America or the US Navy within the cherry case, the veteran will be displaying their patriotism long after their time in the Navy.
Proudly retired. While it’s true that they have done what it took for the nation’s safety, it won’t hurt to display a few achievements and gather some appreciation for their retirement. After all, that’s the least that your retired Navy Chief deserves. Make them feel special on their big day with this Large Military Shadow Box Frame to display the flag on top and their medals and certificates on the bottom.
Organize your collections. Does your retiring Navy Chief hold possession of an extensive coin collection but has no presentable storage or display for it? If so, what they would love to see on their mantlepiece or display rack is this Gray Chief’s Creed Challenge Coin Display. With Navy Chief’s creed engraved in wood at one end and a capacity to hold over 30 challenge coins at a time, get one right away before they are all sold out!
Have an open bar. Hard times are over. Now is the time for your Navy Chief to fix themselves a sweet cocktail and enjoy. If your veteran likes trying out and serving guests with new cocktails every day, think no further. Give them this Mixology Bartender Kit to complement the small bar at their home and see how they’ll treasure it. This 10-piece bar tool set has everything they could require to fix themselves a sweet drink.
Think out of the box. A simple bottle of vodka can be so much more than what most people think it is. Think out of the box, play with food, try out new things! If your Navy Chief is one of those persons who like some twist to the usual, you need to get for them GINKIT Homemade Gin Kit as their retirement present. It has everything that it takes to transform a simple bottle of vodka into something cool and new!
Perfect for cheese lovers. Italian Ricotta or French Vacherin with a bottle of your favorite wine! If that’s the kind of combo that drives your veteran crazy, there isn’t a better gift for their retirement from the Navy than this Bambusi Cheese Board and Knife Set. Present them this beautiful bamboo tray and let them present cheese, crackers, and wine in the most heart-touching way possible.
Game night is on. With the tough but prideful career an element of the past, your Navy Chief can have a game night with friends or family anytime they wish. Order for them a set of playing cards to enjoy with pals! With the US Navy logo on the collection as well as on the sleek wooden box that it comes in, these playing cards make the game more special than ever.
Be a warrior. After the wonderful service in the US Navy that your Navy Chief is retiring from, let them feel like a true warrior. Here’s an 1860 U.S. Navy Cutlass Sword to honor your retiring warrior and make them feel special after all their contributions to the country and their achievements. Get them this magnificent sword today to display on the mantlepiece or hang it from the wall, and the guests would be left impressed.
Coins to display. Does your veteran have a huge set of challenge coins collected through all these years serving in the Navy? If they haven’t been displayed already, now is the time to help them do so. Present them, for their retirement, this remarkable DECOMIL – Military Challenge Coin Display Case to keep their challenge coins achieved through hard work in a safe and presentable manner.
Make it thoughtful. A gift that’s personal touches the heart for sure. If you’re looking for something intimate and customized to present to your retiring Navy Chief, you could go for this Wood Engraved Retirement Gift Sign that could say anything you want. Get a personalized sign now to praise them for their services, thank them for everything and let them feel special.
Always ready. Fixing a broken doorknob at home or opening a bottle of soda at a picnic, your retiring Navy Chief must be prepared for everything, now that they’ll be spending more quality time with the family. Order a LEATHERMAN – Wingman Multitool for them today so that they have just about everything they’ll ever need always in their pocket. The compactness of the design means that they can carry it everywhere with them and the solid 25-year warranty means it’s going to last them almost forever.
Impress the guests. Forget the expensive champagne at restaurants because now you can age your own spirits and deliver a much better taste to enjoy with friends or family. Retiring from the US Navy, your veteran is most likely to be a perfectionist. If so is the case, you need to get them this Personalized American Oak Whiskey Aging Barrel so that they can create their own personalized drinks right at home.
A few interesting facts have been taken from the official navy blog about the Navy chiefs you didn’t know. These will make good talking fodder during the ceremony are:
Approximately 50 Chief pretty officers are Medal of Honor recipient in service to their country.
At any time, there are currently 30,000 chiefs on Active duty in the Navy.
In 1917, Loretta Walsh became the first woman Chief Petty Officer in the Navy.
The origins of the name “Chief” is believed to have started from the post of Chief cook onboard USS Alfred in 1776.
Wrapping it up
After seeing this collection of gifts, I’m sure some good ideas must’ve inspired you by now. Hopefully, you’ve picked up on a few of these as well. These gifts have history, tradition, and class present in each and every one of these. You cannot go wrong with these. Go ahead and order a bunch and your retired Navy chief will definitely appreciate your taste.
