firefighter Posted October 29, 2016 Share #26 Posted October 29, 2016 Just a quick word about the NDSM vs the GWOTSM. I'm a NG/reserve retiree. We have stood ready for deployment for the GWOT since the beginning of it all. However, only active duty folks are eligible for the GWOTSM/EM. All service members are eligible for the NDSM. If your number doesn't come up for deployment and you get the GWOTSM then, in my humble opinion, the point about getting rid of the NDSM in favor of the GWOTSM is moot. That's just my nit-picking opinion. Pax, y'all I have to be honest. I never really understood the need for the NDSM. It's not because I didn't get one, I was in 82-88, it just seems unnecessary. Didn't we all serve for National Defense? And I agree with Dave, Ugly ribbon colors. But I think they're finally run out of designs just like the phone companies running out of area codes. Dave when ever I see your name I can only think of, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFZFlyer Posted October 29, 2016 Share #27 Posted October 29, 2016 I think some of you guys are being a little harsh in your judgment on the quantity of medals available to the members of our Armed Forces. Can one really ever have too many medals? Just look at this guy: A quick glance at his "fruit salad" easily tells a viewer that this guy has "been there and done that." He's got everything from the Navy Cross to the SEAL qualification badge! You can easily tell from the menacing look on his face that this is one bad dude, for sure. He's even wearing the French Fouragerre, so he must have served with the 5th or 6th Marines. By my count he's sporting about 46 ribbons. And some of you would say that that is too many?!?!?! Tsk, tsk. I'm disappointed the CMC didn't create a special E-10 pay grade for him. This guy deserves something, but I'm not sure I can say it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeclown Posted October 29, 2016 Share #28 Posted October 29, 2016 Wow if that Sgt. Major had all his medals on he would be listing to port, I have to say quite impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 29, 2016 Share #29 Posted October 29, 2016 I think some of you guys are being a little harsh in your judgment on the quantity of medals available to the members of our Armed Forces. Can one really ever have too many medals? Just look at this guy: Fake Marine Cropped.jpg A quick glance at his "fruit salad" easily tells a viewer that this guy has "been there and done that." He's got everything from the Navy Cross to the SEAL qualification badge! You can easily tell from the menacing look on his face that this is one bad dude, for sure. He's even wearing the French Fouragerre, so he must have served with the 5th or 6th Marines. By my count he's sporting about 46 ribbons. And some of you would say that that is too many?!?!?! Tsk, tsk. I'm disappointed the CMC didn't create a special E-10 pay grade for him. This guy deserves something, but I'm not sure I can say it here. He deserves something alright. I just can't say what it is on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turko Posted October 31, 2016 Share #30 Posted October 31, 2016 I like how the SEAL badge is all the way at the absolute bottom, too... Those marksmanship badges obviously have precedence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 19, 2016 Share #31 Posted November 19, 2016 I'll jump in...I think the ribbon is pretty hideous looking. Who in the world chose those colors? Saw it at the PX...looks worse in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted June 11, 2018 Share #32 Posted June 11, 2018 Has the Inherent Resolve Medal ever been awarded? I never saw one in a ribbon bar or a picture of one being pinned to a uniform? Regards Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted June 11, 2018 Share #33 Posted June 11, 2018 Wow if that Sgt. Major had all his medals on he would be listing to port, I have to say quite impressive He's missing this one..... http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=40002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2018 Share #34 Posted June 11, 2018 Has the Inherent Resolve Medal ever been awarded? I never saw one in a ribbon bar or a picture of one being pinned to a uniform? Regards Herman Herman: Yes, several of my Sailors have and wear their Inherent Resolve ribbons. I still think the colors are hideous. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted June 12, 2018 Share #35 Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1903 Posted June 12, 2018 Share #36 Posted June 12, 2018 Herman: Yes, several of my Sailors have and wear their Inherent Resolve ribbons. I still think the colors are hideous. Dave The AF Combat Action ribbon is just as bad, what the hell, are we part of the RAF now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted June 16, 2018 Share #37 Posted June 16, 2018 Does anybody has (a) picture(s) of a ribbon bar or medal group with this medal in it? Regards Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted June 17, 2018 Share #38 Posted June 17, 2018 Totally agree. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Clasps/Stars. Bobgee Agree... X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted June 27, 2018 Share #39 Posted June 27, 2018 In reference to Operation Inherent Resolve individuals wearing the ribbon on their uniform, Here is a recent photo.. The Ribbon is in the second row first one on the left side. Yesterday I had a group of NCO's at the US Army NCO Museum who had just returned from direct support in Iraq and Syria and they were all awarded the Inherent Resolve Medal. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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