(This article by Kristin Davis originally appeared in the November 2025 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members who can log in to access our digital version and archive. Basic members can save on a membership upgrade and access the magazine.)

From practical finds to meaningful keepsakes, Military Officer’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide offers something for everyone on your list — from military spouses and children to active duty servicemembers, recent retirees, and beyond.

Find gifts that inspire joy, comfort, and connection across every stage of military life. (Note: Prices may have change after publication. Photos courtesy of manufacturers/publishers. MOAA is an Amazon Associate and earns money from qualifying purchases, with the revenue supporting The MOAA Foundation.)

Ninja Swirl

With 13 one-touch programs, the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi makes ice cream, soft serve, sorbet, milkshakes, and more in minutes.

Customize flavors, control sweetness, and even create low-calorie, high-protein treats.

Get It: $349.99 at SharkNinja.com. 

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Hurache-X Jelly Bean Paddle

This USA Pickleball-approved paddle delivers control and durability, allowing you to play like a pro without overspending.

Great for beginners through intermediate.

Get It: $89.99 at 11six24.com.

Rouge Wave Beach Toy Set

Created by a military spouse with a mission to keep plastic out of oceans, this three-piece beach toy set includes a beach pail, sifter, and shovel.

Made mostly from plants, the set is also compostable.

Get It: $34.99 at roguewavetoys.com.

USA Lifeline Flex Paracord Bracelet

Braided by U.S. veterans and crafted from American-made, military-grade material, cuffs provide 6 feet of usable paracord when unwound. Even better: Every purchase supports injured veterans.

Get It: $10 at oscarmike.org.

Weighted Hug Calming Heart Pillow

Wrap a loved one in comfort with this weighted heart pillow with 8 pounds of soothing support. A heartfelt gift for military families, offering a warm embrace across any distance.

Get It: $92 at uncommongoods.com.

Athlon Optics Midas Binoculars

Light, slim, and ideal for birders and adventurers, these waterproof binoculars feature ultrahigh-definition and eight-times magnification. A special coating protects lenses from scratches, dust, and the elements.

Get It: $213.91 at Amazon.com.

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Our Adventure Map Art 

Celebrate every journey and duty station with a custom wood collage featuring up to 15 maps. Made in Michigan, it’s a keepsake for military families and travelers alike.

Get It: $160-$320 at uncommongoods.com.

Storyworth

This subscription service sends weekly writing prompts to inspire loved ones to write their memoirs. After one year, memories and personal photos are compiled into a hardcover, full-color keepsake book.

Get It: $84 at storyworth.com.

The Devil Reached Toward the Sky

On the 80th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Garrett M. Graff delivers an epic, oral-history-driven account of the Manhattan Project, tracing the people behind the atomic bomb, from secret labs to the skies over Japan. Simon & Schuster, 2025

Get It: $24.80 (hardcover) at Amazon.com.

Victory ’45

Marking 80 years since the end of World War II, acclaimed historians James Holland and Al Murray reveal the surrender stories that shaped the war’s legacy and deepened our understanding of the deadliest conflict in human history. Atlantic Monthly Press, 2025

Get It: $23.77 (hardcover) at Amazon.com.

Expedition Green Steel Watch

Made from steel and sandalwood, with a military green dial and luminous hands, this watch is readable in almost any environment. The unique wood grain ensures no two are alike.

Get It: $254.50 at groovyguygifts.com.

Army Women

This 36-piece set of female figures includes 22 unique poses, plus a working dog and stretcher, reimagining the classic mid-20th century Army men. Crafted from flexible OD-green plastic, the figures are inspired by real soldiers.

Get It: $17.90 at bmctoys.com.

Kristin Davis is a writer based in Virginia.