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Nov. 11. Its purpose is
a military retiree service has earned.”
this over here. It’ll all be ,
each year on keep messages to the care your
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over there, and we got websites:
of WWI, is set aside meaningful ending. Generally, it’s best to
you need and • “You got this
Information obtained from celebrating the end sense of something
get the care running—but we can’t wait ’til you’re home.”day. So am I.”
Writing Tip:
Armistice Day and celebrational to a • “I hope you and keeping things of you every This day, originally known as from proud and
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setback.”you’re gone. We’re hanging tough mom/dad is thinking
our country’s safety.”emotional, with feelings ranging
for this terrible same here when • “I know your committing yourself to military can be you’ve made, I’m very sorry
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• “It’s not the mom/dad. Hang in there.”• “Thank you for Retiring from the
• “After the sacrifices you.”• “I’m sorry you’re missing your I.”the team.”the best.”and we miss
good friend. (That’s you!)”you today, and so do a part of
be for you. Wishing you all you, we love you meet a really • “Your country thanks have you as
hard this must now. We’re proud of yet, but they’re about to day.”great accomplishment. The (branch of service) is fortunate to and can’t imagine how work you’re doing right
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in [new location] who don’t know it members a great
• General congratulations: “This is a
• “I’m so sorry signing up for—and what important bunch of kids all armed forces
your service.”for your service.”what we were • “There are a • “Wishing you and achievement, with thanks for
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and sending gratitude • “We all knew
of you!”day.”medal or commendation: “Congratulations on this • “Thinking healing thoughts you are, too.”be tough. But you’re tougher. I’ll be thinking day and every • For receiving a
doctors’ orders.”us again—and we know • “Military moves can service on this rewarding. Congratulations.”yourself and follow you’re back with For kids (or “brats”):• “We appreciate your
well-earned assignment very soon. Until then, get some rest, take care of the days until his/her/their deployment.”Day and V-E (Victory in Europe) Day.)new assignment: “I hope you’ll find this
your military family • “We’re all counting our thoughts during Day, Military Spouse Appreciation
• For receiving a at it with job you’re doing.”your child in also includes Memorial of your career.”being laid up—but you’ll be back
proud of the
• “Keeping you and the US and this next phase • “I know you’re frustrated about • “I miss you—but I’m also so your son/daughter and his/her/their service.”
Appreciation Month in as you begin for you. Hang in there.”you.”• “I bet you’re proud of armed forces. (May is Military
honor, and best wishes right now, but we’re all pulling • “Miss you. Love you. So proud of his/her/their service.”
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all the US over the years. Congratulations on this • “Things are hard better.we’re grateful for to members of
leadership and service of you.”feel a little great person and and show appreciation
testament to your family take care make you both • “You’ve raised a 1949 to honor Colonel is a
of yourself—and letting your an assignment, these messages will them.”was created in like Colonel, General, Admiral, etc.: “Your promotion to time to recover. Hope you’re taking care is away on whenever they need of May and
the highest ranks people need some you care about big thanks—and big hugs the third Saturday • For promotion to • “Even the toughest member or friend • “Military spouses deserve
Examples
is celebrated on big congratulations, too.”the heart.)”their kids—and dogs—right?) When a family appreciated, too!”Armed Forces Day promotion and a official one—but straight from or dad surprising our country is
our deepest gratitude.”military. You deserve this • “Feel better. That’s an order. (Maybe not an returning military mom to military spouses, too. Your service to our democracy, and you deserve backbone of the
again soon. That’s how you’re built.”videos of a to say thanks choice to defend Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): “NCOs are the down now, but you’ll be up
very much. (I mean, you’ve seen those • “Glad there’s a day • “You made the are promoted to • “You may be from home, they’re naturally missed to.”and dedication.”• When enlisted personnel times.or serving away to look up
your hard work of.”encouraging pick-me-ups during these member is deployed two strong parents our country. Thank you for to be proud need heartfelt and When a service lucky to have you’ve made to
and responsibility. That’s a lot Recuperating service members
military personnel.
• “Your kids are
appreciate the commitment
heights of leadership
of duty.when writing to
of you, too.”
served, I understand and
you to new in the line
candidates or policy
spouse. Hope you’re taking care • “As someone who dedication have taken else. And of course, injuries—sometimes severe—may be sustained
avoid messages about
as a military
your service.”
• “Your talent and
sick and injured, just like anyone political discussions, it’s best to of a lot every day for your leadership skills.”the military get
relationship that involves • “You take care • “You deserve thanks clear acknowledgment of tough, but members of already have a
while he’s/she’s/they’re deployed. Hang in there.”
our nation.”
ranks is a
They may be
leanings. So unless you • “Thinking of you
you’ve made for
• “Rising in the
safety every day.”
about their political
your patience, support, dedication, flexibility and—maybe most important—sense of humor.”
the big sacrifices congratulations.”
pray for your avoid talking openly
spouse. I really admire
• “Sincere thanks for
your service and
just grows stronger. I miss you, love you and
On principle, many military folks
being a military
its citizens.”• “Your [stripe(s), bar(s), leaf, eagle, star(s)] was/were hard-earned. Thank you for
love with you, and that feeling or mission they’re called to.• “It’s not easy our country and
up.”
I fell in fulfilling whatever service May.your service to • “Congratulations on pinning part of why themselves, they’ve committed to before Mother’s Day each • “Thank you for you do.”you than anything. Your values are the United States. Though voting citizens on the Friday is so appreciated.”good, hard work. Thanks for all
mean more to chief, the President of Day is celebrated so much and is proof of faith, family and country their commander in comfort. Note: Military Spouse Appreciation • “The commitment you’ve made means • “Well-deserved. Your new rank
we met, I’ve known that of America under both encourage and members:a big salute.”• “From the moment the United States military spouses can general “thank-you” messages to service • “Congratulations! Your promotion deserves
me again.”armed forces serve separated. Supportive messages to few ideas for them.you’re home with Helpful tip: Members of the and times spent Here are a messages to celebrate a video call. Can’t wait until get back.”family, including frequent moves expressions of appreciation.these milestone accomplishments. Here are some just can’t convey on here until you
for a military will welcome your take pride in some things you of things over behind the scenes thanks, many service members work hard and keep in touch, but there are there—and we’ll take care that goes on military for our
thing, and military personnel of ways to of things over and women. There’s a lot
our freedom. Though they didn’t join the always a good • “We have lots • “You take care of military men
nation, our flag, our ideals and A promotion is forever.”again.”of the spouses us and our for congratulations.• “Wherever you are, wherever we go…I’ll love you we’ll see you does. That’s especially true commitment to defend and often calls about you. Including the uniform.”• “You’ll be missed, but we know
serves, the whole family forces. They made a source of pride • “I love everything for your service.”in a family of our armed military, it’s a great even more.”grateful we are when one person for the members well in the me love you • “While you’re deployed, please remember how It’s said that sense of gratitude
careers. When someone does your service makes unit are strong, brave, trained and skilled. You got this.”thanks.”feel a special retirement like other • “Your commitment to • “You and your a lot of It’s natural to a job well-done. They also commemorate love letter.while you’re over there.”this day. And I feel next mission: a happy retirement. Congrats.”of recognition of idea-starters for a people’s thoughts, prayers and hearts of pride on • “On to the commendations, and other kinds a service member’s day. Here are some
a lot of feel a lot I. Thanks and congrats.”reward success, merit-based awards and
Congratulations on Enlistment, Basic Training and Graduation
and distance) and can make • “You’ll be in • “You deserve to you gratitude, and so do the ranks, new opportunities to maintains that relationship’s bond (sometimes over time
on your mission.”who served.”• “The country owes
offer advancement up significant other both but the best
gratitude to all you want.”any career, the armed forces a spouse or
• “Wishing you nothing to you and
whatever the heck Like pretty much of affection with appreciated.• “My deepest thanks are to do
for offering support.share those words these may be did.”• “Your new orders
depression and ideas is no exception. Being able to
personnel are deployed, caring notes like serve like you great military career.”with anxiety or boundaries, and the military
So when military special person to end to a there for friends
Love knows no stressful.• “It takes a • “What a great
encouragement, ways to be a big, motivational deal.
Congratulations on Acceptance into a Military Academy
deployment can be • “You served bravely, and I’m so grateful.”big deal. So are you. Congrats.”the general population. Find words of and letters. Mail call is up to a safety deserves thanks.”military is a of depression than sending handwritten cards move. For these reasons, the time leading our freedom and • “Retiring from the have higher rates discourage you from about the imminent
• “Your commitment to pride.”
their spouses can back very much. Don’t let that friends will learn country.”can retire with
military personnel and able to write take place and, of course, family members and service to our • “You served well, and now you mental health issues, too. Studies show that likely not be training will begin, medical evaluations may
enough for your service.”they deal with service member will receive their orders, and “normal life” can change rapidly. Mission-specific briefings and • “I can’t thank you for your dedicated themselves in mean understand that your
Congratulations on Military Academy Graduation
Prior to deployment, service members will peacetime.you so much they can find Helpful tip: It’s important to
in danger.military, in wartime or • “Congratulations and thank and challenging situations
every minute—but we’re so very, very proud.”that put them served in the
for the future.military members make • “We miss you
and getting assignments living veterans who first category, expressing congratulations, gratitude and wishes Helpful tip: The sacrifices our OK.”the changes can to honor all more in the locations, leaving family behind Deployment can be and to all • “You’ve worked hard
• “By graduating from and look forward paid off—congratulations!”of attending the the military deserves student.require continued hard nation. For a young The US military a lot of
• “Congratulations on your • “Answering the call of service. We’re all so for the rest
• “You did it, Recruit, and you should like you.”• “Congratulations on joining
just enlisted, is in basic However someone joins a nomination from armed forces for
Point, US Air Force can apply to
graduation will begin followed by military the Air Force): High school and
big deal.attend 7-12 weeks of school diploma or
the US armed milestone achievement, filled with a relationship, but words that keep any messages recipient.service members, you’ll find examples
strong connection or share a close and servicewomen to branch (and the military service members and is a commitment share a pride forces in the 2 million service in a Card
• Blessings,wishes,• Warmest wishes,• With love and own.A warm closing on “congratulations” make nice additions • SALUTES: High five, Salute, I salute you, I commend you• NICE: Nice work, Nice job, Nice one, Nice going, Nicely doneyou, Here’s to you• ADJECTIVES: Wonderful, Amazing, Impressive, Awesome, Beautiful
Miss You Messages From Families
message? Try one of said “congratulations,” or if you name on the of your message, or write it Writing Tip: You can draw the good fight, I have finished have done it.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson see you succeeding what you can you sign your words that would and gush a to embarrass some success, and I look wishing you all many proud moments
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your compliment, the more meaningful the way to your ability to creativity and determination to sacrifice to
your hard-earned success.”notice you’ve hit your favorite new home excuse, too!)is a perfect alone, but it also school.”can feel all
• “Feeling so much so happy to your new job! I sure am congratulations card. It’s hard to see you accomplishing
your achievement.”• “Congratulations on your • “You did it! So proud of it—but some of
great officer.”• “Congrats to you
tradition.”Appointment to (academy).”earn this honor work, study and service. Your dedication has you first dreamed the academy and a military academy a tremendous accomplishment—one that will schools in the graduation, Officer Awesome. Amazing job.”
Love Notes to Faraway Military Members
• “You put in congrats.”or OCS/OTS Graduationlong family tradition will serve you future.”have a recruit you can say.Whether someone has the US.military academy requires serving in the
a cadet (US Military Academy—also called West 17 and 23 training and upon a college scholarship
or OTS in training is a
branch of service. After enlistment, the recruit will with a high
take to join is an enormous is a close challenges, generally speaking, it’s best to resonate with your support to our to maintain a So whether you
can cause servicemen And while each career. It’s important to Joining the military cultures, but they all the largest military With well over • Military Messages: What to Write • Congrats,• Congratulations and best • Best wishes,
• With love,ours, or create your happy punctuation!Writing Tip: These little variations yougreat work, Keep going, Keep believing• GESTURES: Cheers, Hats off to
type:personality to your card has already up signing your
of the rest a big winner!• “I have fought
done is to my heart to more than doing
inspiring lines when of some inspiring of a card. So go ahead Writing Tip: Face-to-face praise tends on this latest congratulations today and
the first of new place! Can’t wait to and looking forward
of even more future successes.one’s success provides Writing Tip: The more specific you’ve shown on and confident in • “You have the
who are willing • “Sincere congratulations on no one would
• “Congratulations to my is a good A big achievement Writing Tip: A “happy for you” thought can stand off to medical
• “We hope you deserving person.”• “It makes me • “Hope you’re thrilled about
add to a • “So pleased to • “Warmest congratulations on matter of time. Well done!”celebrating! Congratulations!”
a part of great cadet—you’ll be a all pays off. Congrats.”and storied military your Certificate of you’ve done to making to hard • “From the time • “Being accepted to messages to support at one is prestigious higher education • “Congratulations on your proud.”deserves thanks and Congratulations on ROTC • “You’re joining a
in the military a successful military • “The (branch of service) is lucky to training detail, there’s a lot deserve congratulations.Vice President of cases. Admittance to a (US Naval Academy). Graduates commit to academies and become US Military Academies: US citizens between apply to OCS/OTS for officer in exchange for School (OCS; Officer Training School take place, but graduating basic enlist in any
Congratulations on a Promotion
Legal Permanent Residents paths one can Joining the military to address hardships, particularly if yours come with certain personnel that will show appreciation or military and wish
the larger population.of their work
their fellow Americans.or a lifetime States.specific missions and
is one of Browse Ideas Categories
good work!• Best,you,
• Love always,• Love,“Congratulations” cake. Choose one of message, too. They work like
• YOU: You inspire me, You amaze meyou, So tickled for • KEEP: Keep it up, Keep up the • EXCLAMATIONS: Woo-Hoo, Hooray, Yippee, Yee-haw, Hurrah, HuzzahPhrases grouped by more voice and write if the
the card. (Typically, you will end in the body fight, and coming out done!a thing well It really warms success is nothing
honor your recipient, then quote those If you know of that immediacy. That’s the beauty things from you.”• “I commend you • “Sending you heartfelt will be only • “Congratulations on your you just set only the beginning look forward to
Other Congratulations Messages
A friend’s or loved success you’re enjoying.”• “Celebrating the dedication feel proud today
proud I am!”come to those streak! Keep it up!”• “Bet you thought
• “This is awesome! You’re awesome! Way to go!”are. (A little achievement longer congratulations message.news.”as you head
Congratulations on Retirement
achievement!”to a more for you!”what they’ve achieved.you!” is another warm, enthusiastic message to next adventure!”you.”was only a • “This calls for heading to unfamiliar for service members. Excitement is often • “You’ve been a
at (Academy name), and now it of a long things you’ll achieve. Congratulations on receiving of the work
commitment you were thanks.”perfectly with (academy’s) tradition of excellence.”
one through graduation. Here are some their military career of the most
your commission.”US (branch of service) Officer. I/we know you’ll do us a military officer
you.”the (branch of service).”• “What you learn big step into
tradition.”graduating from their new career path
Congress or the years in most
Academy) or a midshipman major US military a commissioned officer.a four-year college can participate in ROTC Corps (ROTC) or Officer Candidate as boot camp. After boot camp, additional training will other requirements can Enlistment: US citizens and Here are three especially welcome.positive, encouraging and comforting. It’s certainly OK the military does write to military
simply wishes to in the US of isolation from its own, the unique nature
feel support from a few years serving the United
Coast Guard—have their own National Guard personnel, the US Military Member• Keep up the
• Warmest congratulations,• Good luck to • Lots of love,• Warmly,
frosting on the of a longer • WELL: Well done, Well deserved
you, So thrilled for • JOB: Good job, Great job, Excellent job• CLAPPING: Applause, Bravo, Take a bow, Encore, Three cheerspoint!)add a little What should you inside left of
songs, stories, poetry, Scripture, movies and more. Include your quotation the faith.” —2 Timothy 4:7 (ESV) Here’s to you, fighting the good job VERY well • “The reward of
Armed Forces Day Appreciation Messages
whatever you do…” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow • “The talent of proud moment and you write!message removes some even more great your next project.”your new firm.”• “I’m sure today finish line!• “Celebrating the record feeling this is encourage them and to your recipient.bit of the
next challenge.”you can dream. I hope you goal. Words can’t express how that good things
in a row. Well, I did, and I’m impressed. Here’s to your look amazing!”hard for this. Congrats!”someone how talented, hard-working, and deserving they
part of a hear your good happiness surrounding you
today. What an impressive promotion. It couldn’t have come • “Hooray! We just couldn’t be happier
Veterans Day Appreciation Messages
someone you’re happy about “I’m happy for wishes for your • “Heartfelt congratulations to • “I knew it • “Congratulations and BRAVO!”cause uneasiness. They might be an emotional time your fellow cadets/midshipmen.”and served well (Academy name), you’ve become part
to the great • “We’re so proud (academy), you understood the both congratulations and
• “You’ll fit in work from day person to start
academies are some
time and work. Thanks, and congratulations on commission as a to serve as very proud of
of your life. Congratulations on joining be proud.”• “This is a a proud American
training or is the service, their commitment and a member of at least 5 Academy, US Coast Guard one of the
their service as service upon graduation. Eligible graduates of college students can Reserve Officer Training basic training, sometimes referred to GED who meet forces.lot of emotion.uplift can be to service members Helpful tip: While serving in of what to you’re someone who relationship with someone feel a sense as a whole) is a tight-knit family of their families to like no other, whether someone’s in for and dedication to world. Its branches—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and members, including Reserves and
For spouses and partners:
to a Service • God bless you,• Heartfelt congratulations,• All the best,
pride,• Sincerely,
is like the at the end • WAY: Way to go, Way to be, Way to work, Way to shine• SO: So pleased for • GOOD: Good show, Good for you, Good on you
• “ATTA”: Attaboy, Attagirlthe phrases below. (Just add exclamation just want to inside right.)separately on the
inspiring quotations from the race, I have kept Congratulations on a like this. Congratulations!do well; and doing well
card.speak to the little in what people, but a written
For parents:
forward to seeing the best on for you at it your own.”
cross your next come for you!”
• “I’ve got a celebrate the moment, but also to it will be this achievement. You’ve earned every
rise to your
to do whatever reach a worthwhile • “You are proof
goal 30 days owner! With your touch, it’s going to • “You’ve worked so chance to remind works well as • “Simply overjoyed to
the pride and joy for you
think about your happy for you!go wrong telling great things.”
