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From custom fire department coins to conversations about identity and purpose — the January newsletter is packed with meaning. Read now. 🔗👇

January 2026 at Embleholics - Fire Dept Coins and the Genesis Mission At Embleholics, challenge coins aren’t just collectibles — they’re symbols of identity, pride, and purpose. This month, we’re excited to spotlight two recent

USMC Acquisition Security Challenge Coin, Securing the Backbone of Operations

Every mission needs protection—not just from enemies, but from logistical risks, data breaches, and supply chain vulnerabilities. That’s where Marine Corps Acquisition Security professionals step in.

We created this custom coin to recognize their efforts in securing the gear, systems, and contracts that keep the Corps operational and effective.

👉 See the full project: https://embleholics.com/project/usmc-acquisition-security-challenge-coin/

We’re honored to share a new story in our Embleholics nonprofit series.
This time, we had the privilege of working with 𝗔 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹, an organization led by @𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮 whose mission transforms trauma into courage, art, and hope.

Their challenge coin wasn’t created as a collectible.
It was created as a thank you, a symbol of belonging, and a reminder that healing begins when every story is heard.

From writing and filmmaking to drone training and the powerful Film Heals initiative, A Write to Heal gives veterans and survivors the tools to rebuild their lives with purpose.

We’re proud to stand alongside them.
Read the full story here:
👉 https://embleholics.com/a-write-to-heal-turning-pain-into-purpose/

48th Infantry Regiment Challenge Coin, Forging the Army’s Future

The 48th Infantry Regiment is where many soldiers take their first steps toward a life of service and discipline. Known across the U.S. Army for its tradition and toughness, this regiment is the heartbeat of basic combat training.

We created this custom coin to reflect that transformation, the struggle, the pride, and the regimental bond that never fades.

👉 See the full project: https://embleholics.com/project/48th-infantry-regiment-challenge-coin-2/

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆.
Our October Newsletter honors the coins that carry courage, unity, and memory through generations.
From the 22ZERO Challenge Coin, built to stand with those fighting unseen battles, to the USS Patrick Gallagher Coin, a tribute to valor and heritage, every piece we forge tells a story worth remembering.

Explore the craftsmanship behind each coin and the meaning they hold for those who serve.

Read the full October Newsletter
https://embleholics.com/newsletter-october-2025/

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸.
The Afghanistan Campaign Medal tells the story of those who stood guard, served with honor, and never stopped believing in each other.

Read their story — and the legacy it inspired.
https://embleholics.com/afghanistan-campaign-medal/

Afghanistan Campaign Medal – Honoring Service | Embleholics The Afghanistan Campaign Medal honors the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who stood watch through America’s longest war. Discover the meaning behind every star — and the stories they carry.

CJTF–HOA Information Operations Challenge Coin, Coordinating Strategy in Africa

We created this challenge coin for the Information Operations team of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, a group responsible for shaping perception, managing intelligence, and supporting coalition efforts across a critical geopolitical region.

Their mission blends military skill with strategic influence, and we designed this coin to reflect that depth and reach.

👉 See the full project: https://embleholics.com/project/cjtf-hoa-information-operations-challenge-coin/

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 — 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.
Precision. Discipline. Power.
The thunder behind the flag still echoes across land, sea, and sky.

Read more: https://embleholics.com/american-artillery-dominance/

American Artillery Dominance – The Thunder Behind the Flag | Embleholics Discover how American artillery shaped victory from Yorktown to Afghanistan. Explore the power, innovation, and unmatched precision that make the U.S. military the world’s finest force.

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱.
Veterans continue to choose custom challenge coins, not for technology, but for tradition.
Because the weight of a coin in your hand carries something no digital token ever will: loyalty, legacy, and the memory of those who earned it.

Read the full story:
https://embleholics.com/veterans-choose-custom-challenge-coins-in-a-digital-age/

Why Veterans Still Choose Custom Challenge Coins in a Digital Age | Embleholics Discover why custom challenge coins remain a powerful symbol of honor, loyalty, and connection in an increasingly digital world. Explore how tangible recognition continues to outshine NFTs and virtual awards.

𝟮𝟮𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗶𝗻: 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲
Every day, twenty-two American veterans take their own lives, lost to PTSD, trauma, and the invisible wounds of war. Behind that number are families, stories, and lives of service.

22Zero, founded by Dr. Pam Arnell, carries a mission as urgent as it is vital: to take that number down to zero. In 2025, Embleholics joined that mission by creating 100 custom challenge coins—not as collectibles, but as symbols of belonging, healing, and hope.

For every veteran who holds one, the message is clear: 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Read the full story:

No One Fights Alone – The 22Zero Challenge Coin Mission No one fights alone. 22Zero and Embleholics created a challenge coin that honors service and carries hope for veterans facing PTSD and despair.

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 Challenge Coin, Power and Legacy at Sea

As one of America’s premier aircraft carriers, CVN-76 represents unmatched power projection and global readiness. We created this custom challenge coin for the USS Ronald Reagan to celebrate the strength, discipline, and unity of her crew.

With presidential detail and Navy pride, this coin honors those who stand ready to defend freedom at a moment’s notice.

👉 See the full project: https://embleholics.com/project/uss-ronald-reagan-cvn76-challenge-coin/

𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.
Yet Hercules Mulligan risked his life to outwit the British, feeding intelligence that saved Washington and changed the course of the Revolution.
Hidden heroes deserve to be remembered.

Read his story.
https://embleholics.com/hercules-mulligan/

Hercules Mulligan – The Spy Who Sewed Liberty Into the Revolution Discover the hidden story of Hercules Mulligan, the Revolutionary War tailor and spy who risked everything to aid Washington and the Continental Army. His courage and deception stitched freedom into America’s fight for independence.