Do you own a Military service ring? Do you still wear it? What does it signify to you?

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:52:30 -0400

Whether it be from Military service college or for special units that you have served in or for just your overall Military service, did you get a ring and do you still wear it? What does it signify to you? Please share photos if available.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 29 at 2015 12:54 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:54:12 -0400

I have my Senior Enlisted Academy Ring. My knuckles have swollen and I can no longer wear it, would love to. This to me was a pinnacle point in my career. Still hae to get me a Navy Ring for my service.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 1:15 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:15:09 -0400

I do wear my Air Force ring on occasion. Not too often, though.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Oct 16 at 2016 3:14 PM

CPT Chris Loomis — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:14:27 -0400

I have a class ring from the police academy and still wear it when appropriate.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2016 3:15 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:15:26 -0400

I do not own a military service ring, however I definitely want one. I considered ordering mine several years ago, but I'd like to wait a while longer into my career before I drop a good chunk of change on something that reflects my career and time in service. The ring will remind me of the incredible time I spent in the community, those I served with, and my pride for not only my branch, but my country. Also, being in the Navy, it will always remind me of how we spank the Army when it comes to football. Go Navy, beat Army. ;)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2016 8:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:36:17 -0400

I used to have a very nice platinum U.S. Army Combat Engineer one, but it slipped off my damn finger into the juicy dumpster when I threw the garbage bag away (true story). I dove in and searched for it, but had no luck. I was so pissed. Many people think they are ''tacky,'' but I like them.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 16 at 2016 9:29 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:29:22 -0400

I Have 2... a Dress Ring and a regular daily ware ring...

Response by SFC Mark Connolly made Nov 2 at 2016 1:07 AM

SFC Mark Connolly — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:07:33 -0400

I take great pride in wearing this every day and am always getting compliments and questions about it. It reminds me daily of the best 7 years of my 20 year career.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Dec 18 at 2017 11:55 PM

SFC William Farrell — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:55:07 -0500

This just popped up even though its two and a half year old but Ill answer. I have a custom made Army gold ring that my late wife gave to me back in 1978. I occasionally wear it. I had a bout nine years of military service then and it signifies my pride in service and it still does. Several people thought it was a West Point ring but I wasn't smart enough for that! LOL

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 19 at 2017 12:19 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:19:52 -0500

Got a ring when I graduated the SGM Academy. Sits in a drawer. Never been much of a ring wearer, at the time it seemed like the right thing to do. Still glad I got it.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Dec 19 at 2017 5:04 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:04:12 -0500

I do and I wear it off and on, primarily if I'm dressed up or feeling snazzy. I don't normally wear rings because I do a lot of typing. My ring I got from USMC Boot Camp. It signifies accomplishing something that no one thought I'd be able to.

Response by PO3 Donald Murphy made Dec 20 at 2017 8:18 PM

PO3 Donald Murphy — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:18:12 -0500

I had a Submarine School ring but the metal it was made out has shrunk these past few years and I'm not able to wear it anymore... Imagine that?

Response by SPC Woody Bullard made Dec 21 at 2017 2:34 PM

SPC Woody Bullard — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:34:13 -0500

I have my Father's U.S. Army ring from World War II he left me when he passed away.
Dad's WW II Army ring means more to me than anything I received from my Army service.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2021 11:43 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:43:12 -0500

5 yrs later, saw this on Google. I just got one after 20 years in and wear it every day, it has all 3 of my career fields represented and my callsign engraved on the inside.