Blades Raised Blog
The Professional's Commission: A Gift Guide for...
Is your spouse, son, or daughter a doctor, lawyer, or nurse commissioning through Navy ODS? As an officer, I wrote this guide on finding gifts that honor their new expeditionary...
The Professional's Commission: A Gift Guide for...
Is your spouse, son, or daughter a doctor, lawyer, or nurse commissioning through Navy ODS? As an officer, I wrote this guide on finding gifts that honor their new expeditionary...
From College Campus to Commission: A Gift Guide...
Balancing college life with military training is a unique challenge. This guide is for the proud parents of ROTC cadets and midshipmen, offering meaningful gift ideas—from sword displays to framing...
From College Campus to Commission: A Gift Guide...
Balancing college life with military training is a unique challenge. This guide is for the proud parents of ROTC cadets and midshipmen, offering meaningful gift ideas—from sword displays to framing...
The Mameluke, The Ka-Bar, & The EGA: A Parent's...
A guide for proud Marine OCS & TBS families. We delve into the unique history of the Mameluke sword and offer meaningful gift ideas—from sword displays to Ka-Bars—that honor the...
The Mameluke, The Ka-Bar, & The EGA: A Parent's...
A guide for proud Marine OCS & TBS families. We delve into the unique history of the Mameluke sword and offer meaningful gift ideas—from sword displays to Ka-Bars—that honor the...
More Than Wood: The Story Behind Blades Raised
Discover the personal story behind Blades Raised. Learn how a great-grandfather's Air Force sword, a connection to the Coast Guard Academy, and a passion for woodworking grew into a family...
More Than Wood: The Story Behind Blades Raised
Discover the personal story behind Blades Raised. Learn how a great-grandfather's Air Force sword, a connection to the Coast Guard Academy, and a passion for woodworking grew into a family...
A Newport Commissioning: The Parent's Guide to ...
Feeling a mix of pride and confusion about your son or daughter's Navy OCS commissioning? As an OCS grad, I wrote this guide for you. Discover meaningful gift ideas, advice...
A Newport Commissioning: The Parent's Guide to ...
Feeling a mix of pride and confusion about your son or daughter's Navy OCS commissioning? As an OCS grad, I wrote this guide for you. Discover meaningful gift ideas, advice...
The Citadel Parent’s Guide: Gifts to Commemorat...
Searching for the perfect gift for your Citadel cadet? Our guide covers meaningful ideas to commemorate their biggest milestones, from the iconic Ring Ceremony to Graduation Day. Find the perfect...
The Citadel Parent’s Guide: Gifts to Commemorat...
Searching for the perfect gift for your Citadel cadet? Our guide covers meaningful ideas to commemorate their biggest milestones, from the iconic Ring Ceremony to Graduation Day. Find the perfect...