Candle Maker Dude
DD214 Smells Like Freedom Candle, Military Retirement Gift For Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, National Guard
DD214 Smells Like Freedom Candle, Military Retirement Gift For Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy, National Guard
DD-214 Smells Like Freedom – Military Retirement Candle
You did your time—now light something that actually brings you peace. Our DD-214 Smells Like Freedom candle is the perfect way to celebrate the end of early wake-ups, formations, and mandatory fun. Whether you're marking your own exit or honoring someone else's service, this candle is the ultimate welcome to civilian life gift.
Hand-poured with 100% soy wax, this candle is made for those who traded in their boots for house shoes and their orders for total freedom. Choose from over 40 bold, comforting, or downright badass scents to match the vibe of your new chapter.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Bold, Funny, and Patriotic – A statement piece that celebrates military service and sweet, sweet discharge papers.
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Veteran Owned and Hand-Poured – Made in small batches by a Marine veteran in North Carolina.
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100% Soy Wax – Clean-burning and long-lasting, just like your legacy.
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40+ Scent Options – From Gunpowder & Bourbon to Fresh Coffee, find the scent that says “I’m out.”
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Perfect for Any Branch – Great gift for Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard veterans.
Gift It For:
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Military Retirement
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DD-214 Celebration
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Veteran’s Day
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Birthday or Holiday for a Service Member
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Just Because They Deserve It
You earned the freedom. We bottled it.
Now go light it up and enjoy civilian life.
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Our Scents
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100 % Soy Wax
Our vegan scented candles are all natural, and made of soy wax for a clean, ecofriendly burn.
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Handmade With Care
All of our candles are hand poured in small batches in North Carolina with the utmost care.
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Veteran Owned Family Business
As a veteran owned, small business, we're passionate about providing you with amazing candles and a product you love. Not only are you getting a high-quality product, but you're also supporting a vet-owned business.
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Create Your Own Unique Candle
Choose between one of our selection of fragrance options, and personalize your candle with your own wording for a truly one-of-a-kind candle.
Meet The Candle Maker Dude Family
Candle Maker Dude is ran by Billy, a veteran who served in both the Marines and Army, and the master candle maker who is always perfecting new scents and formulas for the best candles.
Dannica is behind the design and creativity to make your personalized labels come to life for that perfect gift or decor.
Shaylee is our candle maker girl in training, and as a nearly 16 year old, our inspiration for all of our sarcastic candles.
The little ones just live here rent free, make messes and look cute.