If you are a veteran or know someone that is a veteran, it looks like Garmin has something special for you. In celebration of Veterans Day, Garmin is releasing five US Armed Forces watch faces, so you can proudly show your support on your wrist.
Garmin unveils new US Armed Forces watch faces
The Garmin US Armed Forces watch faces went live on November 11, which was Veterans Day in the US. The set has five designs, each with the official logo of a branch: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Garmin says they’re for veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and supporters.
The good news is that you don’t need a tactical watch to wear them. Basically, you don’t have to buy a new smartwatch to check them out. Each face costs $4.99 in the Connect IQ Store, though prices may vary by region. Garmin also says that part of the proceeds reportedly goes to the military’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund. That fund runs fitness, leisure, and quality-of-life programs for service members, families, and retirees.
According to Garmin, “Inspired by the identity and traditions of the U.S. Armed Forces, the new watch faces allow Garmin customers to personalize their compatible smartwatch with designs representing the spirit of service, dedication and sacrifice.”
Which Garmin watches support them
That being said, it’s worth pointing out that the Garmin US Armed Forces watch faces won’t be across every single model. The company says that the Garmin fēnix, Instinct, tactix, and Forerunner models are supported, plus a few others.
Garmin posts a separate supported-device list for each face. That makes it easy to check your watch before you buy it. Garmin’s smartwatch lineup is quite extensive. Each has also been designed for different activities or uses in mind. For instance, the Garmin tactix and Instinct lines are built for demanding environments. Some models offer stealth mode and night-vision compatibility.
To get the Garmin US Armed Forces watch faces, buy them in the Connect IQ app on Google Play or the App Store. Then sync them to your paired watch. Once that’s done, you’re good to go. The Connect IQ store also lets users download apps for the smartwatch, including WhatsApp.
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