In late May of 1972, I was assigned to Delta Co 1/12, and we were located in Pleiku providing security for all of the units that were standing down in that area. Our battalion reenlistment NCO got his hooks in me, and I took another burst of three. Just what was I thinking? Little did […]
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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 […]
Medal of Honor Recipient: Jon R. Cavaiani
Medal of Honor Recipient Jon Cavaiani was born in Royston England, August 2, 1943, and moved to the United States in 1947 with his parents. Before joining, Cavaiani was classified as 4F due to a bee allergy. He then had negotiations with a doctor about his classification, and it was changed so that he could […]
