Retirement gift
07-07-2016, 10:20 AM
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Retirement gift
I have a good friend fast approaching his retirement from the Navy after 25+ years. I remember our officers pitching in for a nice squadron gift for retiring squadronmates, but can't really remember any individual gifts being given.
Anybody have the gouge on what would be appropriate/expected for such an occasion? Thanks for any thoughts/ideas you may have.
Omar
Anybody have the gouge on what would be appropriate/expected for such an occasion? Thanks for any thoughts/ideas you may have.
Omar
07-07-2016, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Omar 111
I have a good friend fast approaching his retirement from the Navy after 25+ years. I remember our officers pitching in for a nice squadron gift for retiring squadronmates, but can't really remember any individual gifts being given.
Anybody have the gouge on what would be appropriate/expected for such an occasion? Thanks for any thoughts/ideas you may have.
Omar
Anybody have the gouge on what would be appropriate/expected for such an occasion? Thanks for any thoughts/ideas you may have.
Omar
Standard retirement gift could include shadow box, signed framed litho or something along those lines.
If its a personal gift from you to him that's your choice/option. Normally the member's last command will take care of the retirement gift as mentioned above. I
If its a group of friends pitching in for a former squadron mate, I have seen a chromed gun barrel, stick grip(mounted) or other items unique to the aircraft y'all flew. Those items are tough to get unless you know someone in squadron/wing/tycom maintenance that can pull a string or two for you. Good luck, you have a lot of options assuming you have the time to put it together.
07-17-2016, 11:27 AM
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07-17-2016, 03:00 PM
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We gave my Skipper in a Navy VR Convair 580 squadron a plaque with a piece of rubber dog Shiite and a Hong Kong flag stuck in it.
It seemed appropriate.
Of course, he was a big Top Gun fan. Sometimes a personalized gift is better than the standard shadow box.
It seemed appropriate.
Of course, he was a big Top Gun fan. Sometimes a personalized gift is better than the standard shadow box.
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