Engaging in firefights or witnessing death are occupational hazards associated with combat exposure facing military personnel. Furthermore, these traumatic experiences are associated with significant mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. The present study examined savoring beliefs as a moderator of the combat exposure-mental health symptoms relationship among U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The results demonstrated that savoring beliefs were negatively related to symptoms of PTSD and depression, in addition to acting as a buffer of the relationship between combat exposure and PTSD and depression among military personnel. These findings substantiate that savoring positive experiences may be beneficial to overall positive mental health, while also buffering negative mental health symptoms related to traumatic experiences. The possibility of training soldiers and other personnel in high risk occupations, as well as individuals exposed to trauma, in savoring techniques are discussed.