Author Topic: Post your ribbons (Read 4432 times)

Leslie · « **Reply #60 on:** February 08, 2005, 08:44:19 PM »

I won a YMCA medal one time when I was 10 years old (beginner) for doing a judo throw I didn't even know I was doing. The instructor said it was the best application of the (difficult and advanced throw) he'd even seen. I was trying to do a different throw and was was so lame I couldn't do it. Ended up being a different throw and earned me an instant medal.

Les

Sikboy · « **Reply #61 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:00:03 PM »

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Originally posted by OIO
if theres a ribbon for being a loser id post them.

I was just curious to see why such things are awarded. i always considered medals or ribbons to be given for serious and important stuff...but for good conduct? I just dont understand

To be honest, I think it's so you can spot a ****bird like me, from a mile away. I mean, I was the only Navy E-5 in my unit that didn't have a GCM. Most of the other guys who got into trouble didn't stick around long enough to get that extra chevron lol.

Funny thing is, it keeps creeping up on me. I got in trouble in law school for not disclosing my NJP during the application process. So now, on top of not having my pretty red ribbon, I have a nasty letter in my school record.

I'm such a lucky guy.

I bet when I die, they are going to tell the story of my Article 15 at my Golly-geened eulogy

-Sik

Sandman · « **Reply #62 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:10:21 PM »

Conversely to Sikboy, the medal that turned out to be the most valuable to me was the AF Expeditionary... it's been a nice feather to have.

Oddly enough, we didn't get the AF medal until the third time we went to the Persian Gulf. I can't recall if it was worth more points on the advancement exam. More ribbons simply meant more cost when you had to replace them for uniform inspections. I didn't consider it to be of any value at the time we got it.

hawker238 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:35:54 PM »

I made all-division second team twice and all-division first team once this previous Saturday at an Indoor Track meet. No medals for it yet, they give em out a bit later.

Just thought I'd share. Its only my second year of doing track and field, and its going pretty well.

Cobra412 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:20:09 PM »

USAF 10 years so far.

Air Force Achievement Medal 3 Oakleaf clusters
Outstanding Unit Award 3 Oakleaf clusters w/ Valor
Air Force Good Conduct Medal 2 Oakleaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal w/ Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Air Force Overseas Long Tour
Longevity Service Award
NCO Professional Military Education Graduate
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

The Valor device is in question. The device was issued through the 335th FS. It may actually be a clerical error which wouldn't be surprising. I can only think of a few instances that it might have been issued for. I'm still researching as to why it was put on my rip.

wulfie · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:14:07 PM »

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Originally posted by mora
When you shoot like crap but pass the reguirements.

Be serious here I think I'm not the only person who is curious. There's too many movies and shows about the U.S. military. Give us a 'day in the life' story about what you did in the Finnish military when you got that award. What were you shooting? What were the standards?

Mike/wulfie

cpxxx · « **Reply #66 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:46:32 AM »

This is the medal ribbon I was entitled to but never received. 7 year service medal for the Reserve Defence forces.

Staga · « **Reply #67 on:** February 09, 2005, 03:18:52 AM »

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Originally posted by mora

Shooting medal II class.

I. class here but I was competiting when I was a kid so it was rather easy.
It also was so Golly-gee cold I wanted to get back to the barracks to warm myself.
Have also "Medal of Merit" from "Central Chamber of Commerce". Looks pretty with white-tie.

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Medals of Merit
The Medal of Merit from the Central Chamber of Commerce of Finland is the Finnish business community's way of recognizing long and faithful service. The medal of merit is a beautiful and highly regarded recognition - even for a life's work. The Finnish business community has awarded medals of merit as an encouragement to employees and entrepreneurs since 1929.

Jester · « **Reply #68 on:** February 09, 2005, 05:01:51 AM »

Fire Department Commendation Medal
Fire Department Volunteer Service Award
Fire Department 10 Year Service Ribbon
Fire Department 5 Year Service Ribbon

fd ski · « **Reply #69 on:** February 09, 2005, 06:12:03 AM »

South west asia was double and there should be two more, but i can't remember what they were. WOuld have to look at DD214.

Sandman · « **Reply #70 on:** February 09, 2005, 08:51:21 AM »

What's that top one?

Martlet · « **Reply #71 on:** February 09, 2005, 08:58:01 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
What's that top one?

Nato Medal

Sandman · « **Reply #72 on:** February 09, 2005, 08:59:12 AM »

Ah... participation in NATO operations?

Martlet · « **Reply #73 on:** February 09, 2005, 09:04:32 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Ah... participation in NATO operations?

Yes. Mostly Yugoslavia.

Mickey1992 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 09, 2005, 09:09:02 AM »

About the only thing of merit I could find in my drawer.