Initially, U.S. military identification tags were military-grade disks about the size of a half-dollar. They bore the servicemember's name, rank, and unit information. These were worn about the ...

In the days long before military dog tags were even a thought ... each marked with their name. They wore them into combat and, if they were killed, one coin stayed on their remains.

You know, if I had been thinking, I would have started collecting them earlier. The name tags, that is. You see, I volunteer at the local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The other day ...

Lt. Mitchell Kempisty has invented a product that keeps coverall nametags from getting curled and wrinkly, and it's now for sale. (Naval Postgraduate School) Years ago, Navy Lt. Mitchell Kempisty ...

"People say I'm like a mini him." His brother bought him his own U.S. Army uniform costume, which he proudly wears. "This name tag is actually a real Army name tag from when he jumped out of an ...

He was discharged from the military after the war ended ... armed with information on the tag including Boger's hometown and mother's name, he determined to return it to its rightful owner.