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| New generation latches on to military-style dog tags |
| by Matthew Cribbs, maingate.com, staff writer
When most people think about dog tags, they check the back yard to make sure Spot hasn’t run off. A military brat envisions something altogether different: mom or dad and the thousands of other military personal who have become accustomed to the jingle of dog tags around their necks. Personalized dog tags can be used in countless situations and contain all kinds of information. Quick Return Tags is a Web-based company that offers authentic military dog tags, custom made with up to six lines of information. “The military set has been really popular with kids. I send hundreds out monthly and the response is great,” said JD Saller, owner of Quick Return Tags. “I’ve had many youth groups order sets for the whole bunch.” If you and your buddies are looking to form an exclusive club, don’t forget the three essentials: friends, a clubhouse and the dog tags. This would probably be a sure winner with military brats, because they’ve probably already had an opportunity to check some out firsthand. As its name implies, the “military set” includes two authentic military dog tags, two black silencers and two chains. The tags are worn around the neck on a chain, same as your mom or dad’s. These ID tags can be a lot of fun for kids, in addition to being a useful identification device in case of emergency. ”You can put medical alerts on your tag in addition to identification information,” JD said. “That way if you’re away from home, a quick identification can be made during an emergency that could greatly aid anyone trying to help you get home.” ”I’ve also has a really good response from clubs like the Boy Scouts and other youth organizations,” he said. “They seem to like the tags’ function in safety identification as well as enjoying the tags themselves,” A club tag could have the club’s name, your name, a phone number, code word and an official title. There are a variety of colors available, including the popular black “special operations” dog tags. When it comes to wearing your dog tags, there are several options available, such as neck chains, key chains or even as zipper pulls. There are also rubber silencers, seven colors available that can be added to the tags to make them a little quieter — though for some the noise could be half the fun.
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