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      ![](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg) Looking for ways to appreciate and thank the people who served the military? Give them a wooden plaque with their name engraved on it, or a shadow box that is had carved and hand painted!

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/veterans-thank-you-for-your-service)

 

 

  ![Memorial plaques, Military Custom Design Plaques](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg) We just added another customized plaque in our collection which proves that one of our jobs is not fun. We are helping family and friends memorialize their deceased loved ones in the military or government by making them a customized memorial plaque with us.

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/us-marine-memorial-plaque)

 

 

  ![The Military Veteran](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg) The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. This benefits system traces its roots back to 1636, when the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony were at war with the Pequot Indians.

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/the-military-veteran)

 

 

  ![](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg) Honor our brave men and women who are serving the US Army. They make sacrifices to fight for our freedom at home and abroad. Think of all the missed birthdays, graduations, holidays and other big moments.

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/military-plaques-that-the-us-army-men-and-women-deserve)

 

 

  ![](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg)  Having a friend or relative or colleague in the military is hard especially when you care for them so much and it makes you worry about their lives while they are in service. Yet, it's harder to decide what special gift you can give them when they need to go on a mission, recognized for their bravery, or retired from service, just to make them feel loved and appreciated. Regardless of the occasion, personalized plaques, desk nameplates, and shadow boxes can always make the perfect present! There are a lot of creative ways on how you can surprise a military friend or relative with these items. Here, we'll tell you some.

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/military-memories-gifts-awards)

 

 

  ![](https://www.militaryplaques.com/images/innerpages/blog/mpq-logo-blog.jpg) ### Do you have relatives or friends serving the country? You should be proud and be grateful for their service. We have a lot of reasons to thank them, especially when they are retiring.

 [  Read more … ](https://www.militaryplaques.com/articles/learn-from-the-veterans)

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

  

 

 

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Company Data

- American Plaque
- Company
- 1905 Twisting Pine Court
- Mishawaka, IN 46544-6881 U.S.A.

 

 

Legal Business Name:

- American Plaque
- Company
- Federal Tax ID:
- 27-2920261
- DUNS: 963256842
- CAGE/NCAGE: 63V32

 

 

NAICS Codes:

- 321211, 321999, 337211,
- 337215, 339950
- PSC Codes: 7110, 8455,
- 9905, 9999
- FSC Codes: 8455, 9905

 

 

 

 

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