After years—or decades—of military service, a retirement shadow box is more than a collection of awards behind glass. It's the story of a career. The ribbons, rank insignia, challenge coins, photographs, badges and other keepsakes inside represent duty stations, deployments, promotions, accomplishments and the people who were part of the journey. But what should actually go inside a military retirement shadow box? There isn't one correct answer. The best shadow boxes aren't s
