What is a Gift for someone joining the navy?

Answer 1

Naval Officer's Sword If he already has his sword (commonly is part of the initial uniform package, or required in college) a sword mount can be purchased that allows the sword to be displayed nicely.

Answer 2

i would give them a good luck charm, or something they love such as a picture of their loved one etc. another good gift would be a bag to put the shaving gear, after shave lotion and the such.

Answer 3

It depends on the occasion, e.g, Promotion, Naval Academy graduation, Wedding, Change of Command, Retirement, Birthday, Christmas, etc., and who it's coming from (friend, family, fellow crewmember, etc.). Everything has its own tradition, appropriate gifts, and who should get what.

For friends or family, most sailors prefer personal / regular gifts rather than Navy themed ones. Sailors don't tend to take any expensive items with them, and any dress items are typically worn on rare occasions at formal events. That will of course depend on the officer's duty station; if someone is at the Pentagon or at a staff position where formality is the order of the day and they're working at a desk, then desk items, pens, uniform items, etc., are appreciated. Rank is also important; junior officers without much experience typically won't have as much around as senior officers with command/combat experience.

For sailors on afloat commands, regular gifts are more appreciated, since any formal gift can't be really used aboard ship and will likely sit in a box for a long time. Formal occasions don't happen that often. Find out what his/her personal tastes are and get something along those lines rather than something Navy themed. Music, video, books/ebooks about Navy history, anything to help those few off-duty moments when you can relax for a few minutes.

For crew gifts to a departing officer (CO, Division/Department head, etc.) plaques, pens, or similar gifts with engravings on them are appropriate.

Below are some links if you're still up for a Navy themed gift.