45 Highly Recommended Military Retirement Gifts That'll Honor Their Service And Sacrifice

The power of acupressure is real and you'll be singing about it from the rooftops after shuffling around in these slippers. The nubs in the footbed massage trigger points in your feet that release tension over your whole body and make aches and pains a thing of the past.

Retirees might have trouble remembering their new schedule, especially if they've been used to using a planner for all their years, and that's where this mug comes in handy. The hilarious novelty is printed with their new agenda, "Do whatever the hell I want."

Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with a little help from a weighted cooling blanket. Designed to feel like a warm hug at bedtime, which relieves anxiety and soothes a stressful mind, the blankets are available in several colors, and over a dozen sizes and weights.

Stop living hour to hour and live life in the slow lane with help from the day of the week clock. Rather than keeping track of the hours in a day, the clock keeps track of each day of the week, making this great for both weekend warriors and retirees.

Now that he's retired, he'll have time to dig into new interests and hobbies. History is a popular subject among military men, and with a PBS Documentary Pass, he can explore the rich history of the US Military. He'll have access to a number of original docs and almost all of the Ken Burns catalog with the pass.

You can really fire up his morning by treating him a piping hot cuppa joe roasted and prepared by a Veteran-owned company. Black Rifle's expert blends will show him what real coffee tastes like (not that garbage from the mess) and with every sip, help support first responder and veteran causes.

Now that he's out of the service, it's time to invite the boys over for a little beer, a little whiskey, and a lot of betting. There's no better set of cards to play with than one styled after his branch of service. This box set even includes dice.

You're gonna wanna hit the deck while playing this hilarious military party card game, laughs are going to be flying like missiles. Disgruntled Decks will have everyone from the barracks to the bar laughing their asses off, and is great to play with both civilians and veterans.

Greenery is healing and so is tending to it. Embrace your compassionate side with a bonsai tree starter kit that has the goods to grow four different tiny trees. Even the soul pellets are included with this kit, which grows two green trees, a red one, and a purple one.

Name a better pairing than whiskey and a cigar, we'll wait. This genius glass by Corkcicle combines them both so seamlessly you'll understand why they were meant to be. Just tuck the cigar in the side of the glass and use your free hand to reach for a snack. You'll see why it's a necessity after just one use.

The Book of Unusual Knowledge will be a welcome addition to the collection of any intellectually curious bookworm. This 704-page page-turner comes packed with a plethora of information on a range of subjects ranging from technology and politics to sports and art.

Whoever had the genius idea to pack a gun cleaning kit into a canister the shape of a bullet, thank you for your service. This deluxe kit can be used to clean almost any kind of weapon, handguns to shotguns to rifles, and will be the reason they stay in tip-top shape.

The first 365 days of retirement set the tone of what's to follow. With this book in hand, a retiree can carefully plan that first year so that every moment afterward is incredible. From saving dough to planning adventures, this book will help them unlock their new best life.

When the day's poses and practice were particularly demanding, it's ok to take a load off with this acupressure mat. In fact, it may make you even more ready for the next day's activity. The mat and pillow set is covered with soft nubs that press into trigger points in your neck and back to relieve pain and tension.

You'll be hardpressed to find a challenge coin someone who served their career with distinction has earned more than this one. Words will never be enough, but when accompanied by this medallion thanking them for their service, they'll mean that much more.

Talk about a shot glass, amirite? This kick-ass rocks glass is handcrafted in the good ole US of A by a company that supports veterans. The bullet embedded in the side is there for good and lead-free, so your sips are always safe.

This Lazy Daze hammock will transform your yard or patio into the ultimate relaxation spot. It comes with a built-in hardwood spreader bar, a quilted laying area for increased comfort, and is strong and large enough to easily accommodate two adults.

Skip the gym membership and the massive rack of weights at home, all you need are Bowflex's genius adjustable dumbbells. They're perfect for beginners and muscleheads with a weight that adjusts from 5lbs to 52.5lbs in 2.5lb increments.