Garmin Launches Official US Armed Forces Watch Faces for Select Smartwatches
Garmin has introduced a new collection of official US Armed Forces watch faces for compatible Garmin smartwatches, giving users a way to show support for the military directly from their wrist.
Released on November 11, Veterans Day in the United States, the collection includes five designs featuring the official logos of the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Space Force. The watch faces are available through Garmin’s Connect IQ Store and are designed for veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and supporters of the armed forces.
Each Garmin US Armed Forces watch face is priced at $4.99, though the final cost may differ depending on the buyer’s region. Garmin says a portion of the proceeds will support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation fund, commonly known as MWR. This organization helps provide programs and services focused on fitness, recreation, leisure, and overall quality of life for service members, retirees, and their families. The company has not disclosed the exact percentage of each purchase that will be donated.
The new military-themed Garmin watch faces are compatible with select models across several popular smartwatch lines, including Fēnix, Instinct, Tactix, and Forerunner devices. Since compatibility varies by design and device, Garmin has provided individual supported-device lists for each watch face so customers can check whether their smartwatch is eligible before making a purchase.
Garmin describes the collection as a tribute to service, dedication, and sacrifice. The designs allow users to carry the identity and spirit of their chosen military branch throughout the day, whether during training, work, travel, or everyday wear.
To install one of the new watch faces, users need the Garmin Connect IQ app, available for Android and iOS devices. After purchasing a design from the Connect IQ Store, the watch face can be synced to a paired Garmin smartwatch.
One notable omission from the collection is the US Coast Guard, which is not currently represented among the available designs.
Garmin’s Connect IQ Store serves as the company’s hub for downloadable smartwatch content, including apps, data fields, music services, and custom watch faces. The addition of official US Armed Forces designs expands Garmin’s growing selection of personalization options for users who want their smartwatch to reflect their interests, identity, or affiliations.
