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    Army Dress Blues Medal & Ribbon Placement Earning a medal or ribbon for your service in the United States Army is a great honor. Part of that honor is getting the opportunity to wear those medals and ribbons on your Army dress blues when the situation calls for it. However, just as is the case […]
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    How Do I Find Out What Medals I Earned in the Military?

    Receiving a medal for your service in the military is not always automatic. In many cases, military service members have to apply to receive their medals, or to replace lost or damaged medals. Family members may also be curious as to what kind of awards and distinguishments their veterans have received, and if their veterans […]
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    Who Is Qualified for the GWOT Expeditionary Medal?

    While veterans are honored in many ways, receiving an official medal–like the GWOT Expeditionary Medal–signifies an unparalleled degree of respect and honor. Reserved only for a select number of service members, this medal represents incredible sacrifice and a remarkable commitment to fighting the Global War on Terror. 
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    Honoring All Sailors: The Evolution of Navy Rate Insignia

    The Navy uses patches to indicate not only the rank of a sailor but the job they do, which is called a “rate.” Typical Navy rates fall under various categories, including medical, construction, aviation, and others. A handful rates have been disbanded, combined with other rates, or simply dissolved throughout the years, but those sailors […]
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Ribbon And Medal Placement on Army Dress Blues

April 29, 2022May 16, 2022 Hawk SEM

Army Dress Blues Medal & Ribbon Placement Earning a medal or ribbon for your service in the United States Army is a great honor. Part of that honor is getting the opportunity to wear those medals and ribbons on your Army dress blues when the situation calls for it. However, just as is the case […]

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Challenge Coins: How has challenge coins become a part of military tradition

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Kirk Stotzer

Challenge Coins are a part of the military tradition that will always hold strong. Ever since the creation of the US Military, tradition is crucial. This involves keeping strong core values while wearing the uniform with pride. Challenge Coins have become a big part of the military and symbols of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unity. Since […]

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The Holiday Season For Enlisted Services Members

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Kirk Stotzer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The temperature is dropping, leaves are falling, and the holiday sprint is in full swing. During this special time of the year, many spend time doing family traditions and cherish these moments of being with loved ones. Exchanging gifts, baking for holiday gatherings, lighting the menorah, and […]

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AC-130 Spectre Gunship: The military’s ultimate combat aircraft

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Kirk Stotzer

The AC-130 Spectre Gunship, AKA Hell in the Sky, is known to be the US Military’s ultimate combat aircraft. The history of the AC-130’s date back as late as Vietnam/Laos and have become a huge part of our combat. This fighter plane that is manufactured by Lockheed and Boeing is operated by the United States […]

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United States Navy Birthday

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Kirk Stotzer

Happy 243rd birthday to the United States Navy! On October 13th of every year, we celebrate the birth of the US Military branch that protects our seas. Not to get confused with Navy Day, today marks the creation of the Navy. Let’s take some time to appreciate the Navy by celebrating the importance and history […]

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