I served on the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) from April 1979 to April 1983.   During my first deployment we left Naples Italy on January 4, 1980 and transited around Africa to the Indian Ocean to what was termed "Gonzo Station". We returned to Norfolk Virginia on May 26, 1980 after 144 continuous days at sea.   On April 12, 1980, our 100th continuous day at sea, we were each served two cans of beer on the flight deck.   The first photograph is the flight deck during this "flight deck picnic" as seen from the island. The second photograph is me and a friend sitting on the flight deck holding our open cans of beer (I am on the left with the dark hair and the scruffy beard). The third photograph is the actual beer can I was holding, which I still have on my book shelf. The fourth photograph is of a patch I bought in the ships store commemorating the occasion.  

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Interesting knife, sadly I have no info for you. Do you happen to have a source for one more of these? I’m always looking for knives new in the wrap or in mint condition.   Best regards, WB

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_1902_Army_Officers'_Sword   M1902 officer’s sword

So I have identified all but two ribbons.  I hate to ask but can any one identify the two circled ribbons?   Thank you in advance.

. Hi Bryanj,   I read regularly that dishwashers and how to load them are the biggest cause of marriage disputes, and I have personally witnessed some of these disputes nay even arguments whilst visiting people . . . . . . so stay away from dishwashers, and the person loading sharp knives into them.    Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 20 March  2O26.   …    

This link should answer your questions.  Apparently noted Philadelphia jeweler, Bailey Banks and Biddle also made them, but Rock Island made them initially.        

Wow Adam R! Thank you for finding it!! I didn't know that they'd changed the ribbon colors like that, and I'm pretty sure neither did my dad. He thought he was buying one for a CW veteran.  As I mentioned before, he is an associate member of MOLLUS. I spoke to him about having them look up the number. He said he'd asked them, but never got any answers.  He'll be thrilled to know the name of the person connected with this medal! I truly appreciate what you've done for us! All the best wishes. 

Thank you eaglerunner88