SIGforum
Gift Ideas for a Navy Change of Command Ceremony

This topic can be found at:
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/320601935/m/1800099915

March 18, 2026, 08:31 PM
jprebb
Gift Ideas for a Navy Change of Command Ceremony
I have a good friend that I served with that's been selected for major command. He's a Mustang Captain and this will be his first gig as a CO.

I'm looking for some ideas for a thoughtful gift that I can give to him at his change of command.

He's been on active duty for over 35 years!

Thanks!
JP
March 18, 2026, 10:28 PM
400m
How about a framed sketch of his graduation picture from OCS.
March 19, 2026, 12:39 AM
LS1 GTO
quote:
Originally posted by 400m:
How about a framed sketch of his graduation picture from OCS.


Alongside his bootcamp pic





Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.



"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers

The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...



March 19, 2026, 10:46 AM
71 TRUCK
What kind of budget do you have in mind?

When my good friend became the Police Chief of the department he started with I got him a really nice pen.



The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

As ratified by the States and authenticated by Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State


NRA Life Member
March 19, 2026, 12:29 PM
Creeping_Death
For as long as he has served, and assuming it has all been in the Navy, perhaps a commemorative 1911/M9/M17 trio in a case to show the standard sidearms throughout his career?
March 19, 2026, 12:37 PM
Redleg06
High quality model ship of his first command.


"Cedat Fortuna Peritis"
March 19, 2026, 01:56 PM
KP93
JP,

First off congratulations and thanks to your friend! After 35+ years in uniform and retiring with a band from Major Command in Uncle Sam’s Canoe Club, this one hits close to home!

Keep in mind after such a successful career our shipmate will have accumulated a lot of — what my loving bride called — navy crap! My suggestion is if you have a photo from your service together, reproduce and blowup to 6x10 and scribble a personal, professional message with a sharpie before framing. This will prove much more meaningful AND survive the ultimate transition to retirement.

Godspeed and Good Hunting, Always


Navy BMD: When "Aim High" isn't High Enough!
March 19, 2026, 04:05 PM
trapper189
Bourbon or other whiskey.
March 20, 2026, 09:50 PM
jprebb
quote:
Originally posted by KP93:
My suggestion is if you have a photo from your service together, reproduce and blowup to 6x10 and scribble a personal, professional message with a sharpie before framing. This will prove much more meaningful AND survive the ultimate transition to retirement.

I think this is the way to go!

Thank you all for the suggestions!

JP