The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, was the conflict between North Vietnam and their allies and the government of South Vietnam and their allies. The United States got involved in 1965 and maintained involvement until the end of the war, which was highly controversial at the time. During and after the […]
Tag: Military Awards
Three Civilians Receive ‘Citizen Service Before Self Honors’ Award
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, also known as The Society, will award the Medal of Honor to three civilian American heroes this month at the National Medal of Honor Day in Washington D.C. The Society, which is made up of living recipients of the Medal of Honor, gave the awards out under the Citizen […]
Army Retirement Medal
United States Army Officers receive ribbons upon entering into the United States Army, but not upon leaving; however, one officer is looking to honor veterans across their lifespan. On April 10th, 1981 the Secretary of the Army established the Army Service Ribbon, which is awarded to members of the United States Army, Army Reserve, and […]
What Military Awards Do I Have That Aren’t On My DD214?
A lot of people have come up to me and asked about medals and ribbons that they may have earned during their service that aren’t on their paperwork. Thank goodness they do. First, I always say, listen, keep it pure – what is on your DD214 is what you should have mounted in your shadowbox. […]
