On detachment to USA several years ago the Warrant Sar diver on an american squadron retired after 30 years. Presented with Stars and Stripes that had been flown over the White House, letter of commendation from George W, letter of thanks to his parents from state governor, medals and SAR divers knife mounted and framed, kept his ID card, entitled to carry on using all base facilities, and married quarters.
Beats the poop out of a letter