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Why Military Heritage Still Matters Today

by THOMAS ADKINS February 9, 2026

Why preserving military heritage connects generations and grounds us in timeless values of service and sacrifice.

Posted in lest we forget, military heritage, military history, military tribute, service and sacrifice, veteran remembrance

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Lest We Forget: Honoring Those Who Came Before Us — and Those Who Will Follow

by THOMAS ADKINS February 8, 2026

Lest We Forget: Honoring Those Who Came Before Us — and Those Who Will Follow

Why remembering military service across generations matters—and why we must never forget.

Posted in lest we forget, military heritage, military history, military tribute, service and sacrifice, veteran owned brand, veteran remembrance

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Cold War Victory Medal / Certificate

by THOMAS ADKINS December 27, 2025

The Cold War Victory Medal is a state-level military campaign medal authorized by some states for wear by the National Guard and state defense forc...

Posted in Certificate, Cold, eligibility, How to apply, Medal, Ribbon, War

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Agent Orange Medal Update

by THOMAS ADKINS December 27, 2025

As of late 2025, there is no official Department of Defense (DoD) medal for Agent Orange exposure, though legislative efforts and a widely recogniz...

Posted in Agent, Agent Orange, Combat, Medal, Orange, Update, Vietnam, War

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Award of the Mexican Border Defense Medal

by THOMAS ADKINS August 24, 2025

Award of the Mexican Border Defense Medal

Mexican Border Defense Medal being awarded to eligible service members with US Border service.

Posted in Air force, Airman, Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, ARNG, Border, Defense, Medaal, Mexican, Mexican Border Defense Medal, Retired, Retiree, Retirees, United States Army, United States Army Reserves, US Army, usa army, Vet, Veteran, veterans, Veterans Day

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Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) for CIB or CAB

by THOMAS ADKINS July 3, 2025

Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) for CIB or CAB Qualification

Posted in Action, Army, Badge, Badges, CAB, CIB, Combat, Infantry, Vet, Veteran, veterans, Veterans Day

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National Defense Service Medal awarded for Operation Just Cause?

by Thomas Adkins November 20, 2024

National Defense Service Medal awarded for Operation Just Cause? One of our customers had a question about the award of the National Defense Servi...

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

by THOMAS ADKINS May 26, 2023

Military Insignia Products (MIP) are here to help you remember your loved ones, your family, and their sacrifices to fight for a better life. We provide custom design services, free of charge for your service memorabilia for your loved one.

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Welcome to Military Insignia Products

by THOMAS ADKINS February 28, 2023

Hey there! Welcome to Military Insignia Products. We are glad to have you on our site. We do graphics and we customize designs. Design customizati...

Posted in Army, Insignia, Military, Military Insignia, Military Insignia Products, MIP, Product, United States, United States Army

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Celebrating our Heroes on Veterans Day!

by THOMAS ADKINS October 24, 2021

We live freely today because of your sacrifice. On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was origi...

Posted in Air force, Army, heroes, november 11th, us amry, usa, usa army, veteran, veterans, veterans day

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Kagnew Station - Who, What, Why, Where, When?

by margie jemina October 12, 2020

Kagnew Station - Who, What, Why, Where, When?

Kagnew Station was a United States Army installation in Asmara, Eritrea.The facility was established in 1943 as a U.S. Army Radio Station.

Posted in Army, Army Security Agency, ASA, Asmara, bring into harmony, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa, kagnew station, Radio Marina, Retired, Retiree, United States, United States Army, US Army, USASA, Vet, Veteran

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About The Author

by THOMAS ADKINS October 12, 2020

Tom Adkins, CEO at Military Insignia Products (MIP), is passionate about military insignia, emblems and designs. Over the 27 years of his military ...

Posted in About the Author, Analysis, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, ARNG, Artillery, CEO, Field Artillery, Insignia, Military, MIP, National Guard, Operations, Operations Research and Systems Analysis, ORSA, Products, Reserves, Special Operations, Target Acquisition, Training, United States Army, United States Army Reserves

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