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Requesting an award

Reading the qualification requirements for that ribbon cracked me up. Doesn't wearing a uniform signify that one completed entry-level training? That makes a National Defense Ribbon look like a Medal of Honor.

I've gotten a Marine a Volunteer Service Medal. One of the senior SNCOs in my office brought his actions to my attention, and even though he hadn't been doing them for three years, that's only a guideline, not a requirement. That being said, volunteering should be its own reward. If you want one, maybe you should have someone you trust subtly broach the subject with your OIC. Maybe that's what my cat did. Who knows?
 
eas7888 said:
:-) I'm almost sad that the gay pride ribbon (Army Service Ribbon) won't transfer over to my Navy uniform.
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Don't worry. You'll have PLENTY of ribbons when wearing your khakis or whites (and everyone will call you out on it). My wife (6 years prior Army) has more shit on her dress blues than the 2-star who presided over our last Birthday ball. Quite funny pictures with me and my National Defense medal and her 5 rows of medals...which would have equated to a couple "good job, thanks for doing your part" in the USMC, but not in the Army...medals for all! :)
 
CumminsPilot said:
Don't worry. You'll have PLENTY of ribbons when wearing your khakis or whites (and everyone will call you out on it). My wife (6 years prior Army) has more shit on her dress blues than the 2-star who presided over our last Birthday ball. Quite funny pictures with me and my National Defense medal and her 5 rows of medals...which would have equated to a couple "good job, thanks for doing your part" in the USMC, but not in the Army...medals for all! :)
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After 8 years in the Army, I do have a few. I think 8 of my 10 will transfer in to the Navy. You know what though, most of mine are just standard medals. Iraq Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary, ARCOMs, Good Conduct Medal, and an Overseas Service ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, as well as the NDSM.

So, nothing I don't feel I've earned, and probably the same medals/ribbons a Navy or MC person would have on the same deployments.
 
eas7888 said:
After 8 years in the Army, I do have a few. I think 8 of my 10 will transfer in to the Navy. You know what though, most of mine are just standard medals. Iraq Campaign medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary, ARCOMs, Good Conduct Medal, and an Overseas Service ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, as well as the NDSM.

So, nothing I don't feel I've earned, and probably the same medals/ribbons a Navy or MC person would have on the same deployments.
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Probably not, the Marines are stingy with personal awards and I applaud them for it.

At least you don't get a ribbon for graduating from boot camp, OTS, ROTC or the Academy, leave that to the Air Force.
 
Flash said:
Probably not, the Marines are stingy with personal awards and I applaud them for it.

At least you don't get a ribbon for graduating from boot camp, OTS, ROTC or the Academy, leave that to the Air Force.
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The only "personal" award that I have is the ARCOM. The rest are standard ribbons for those mobilized and deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan.
 
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