If you missed part 1 and 2 of this Global War on Terrorism Service Medal post you can read part 1 HERE and part 2 HERE. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Instituted: 2003 Dates: 2001 to present Criteria: Active participation in, or service in support of Global War on Terrorism operations on or after […]
Commemorate the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Somehow it is hard to believe that the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War is about to be commemorated. I guess it is about time for the 50th anniversary if you go by the little attachment on the Vietnam Campaign Medal that says 1960–. Maybe the armed forces should authorize a […]
Only Marines No Former Marines
Attention Marines! It is now official, “There’s no such thing as a former Marine.” Which, is really kind of cool when you think about it. From Commandant, General James F. Amos (via The Seahorse): “A Marine is a Marine. I set the policy two weeks ago – there’s no such thing as a former Marine. […]
How United States Navy Awards are Worn and Displayed
Wear of Navy Service Ribbons (The Coast Guard generally follows U.S. Navy guidelines) Wear up to 3 in a row; if more than three military ribbons, wear in horizontal rows of three each. The top row contains the lesser number, centered above the row below, no spaces between ribbon rows. Rows of ribbons covered by […]
The Mexican War (1844-1848) – History of Military Medals and Awards
During the time of the Mexican War and thereafter, the Federal Government still showed a great reluctance to strike medals for soldiers and sailors. However, various states showed no such resistance. For example, the state of South Carolina struck 1000 silver medals for members of the Volunteer Palmetto Regiment who served in the Mexican War. […]