Modern Military Dog Tags. By the beginning of World War I, the "dog tag" as we know it began to take shape. Soldiers deploying to fight in the trenches of WWI were given two coin-like metal discs ...

Christian jewelry company sues Pentagon, ... The company estimates that before 2011, it sold or donated about 3 million different dog tags that featured military-related words or insignia.

If military dog tags give you the same nostalgic feelings they give me, you may want to squirrel away as a keepsake for later one or two of the current format with his social security number on them.

American troops stationed around the world are wearing their uniform, many with "Shields of Strength," a dog tag with a Bible verse on it, because of an unlikely partnership between a soldier and ...

Servicemembers continue to receive dog tags during Basic Training, and if they lose them, it's their responsibility to replace them. They can do this at their unit or most military surplus stores ...

"Not only did she send me these dog tags I haven't see in 20 years, she also sent me a gift card for my favorite takeout restaurant -- Taco Bell -- and also a very lovely set of jewelry ...

Servicemembers continue to receive dog tags during Basic Training, and if they lose them, it's their responsibility to replace them. They can do this at their unit or most military surplus stores ...