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I've seen whole boards full of fake medals and ribbons of all kinds for sale in surplus stores. Sure didn't seem right to me, but what do I know....

When my Grandmother passed away, I Gave her my highest ranking medal to
wear for eternity. She was proud of my service and I knew she was most proud of why I earned what I earned.

I honestly have no attachment to my medals really. My Dad will get the 2nd of the same medal
when he passes. To me they were given to me for the work I did, and I would
have put the same amount of effort (my all) regardless of earning the medals.

I dont see why folks get all fired up over this? It is what it is.

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Originally Posted by Ridge

Was overturned several years ago, reasoned as being free speech.

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The supreme court saw a case regarding this, but they haven't ruled yet.

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http://www.military.com/news/article...alor-case.html

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Originally Posted by DD977GM2

To me they were given to me for the work I did, and I would
have put the same amount of effort (my all) regardless of earning the medals.

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This is how it should be! I would say that I didn't earn any of my commendations and awards in my service, I was only doing the job that was described in a contractual agreement with the United States. So I was recognized for doing my job well, good for me, awards shouldn't be the motivating factor for doing your job. In the words of one of my personal heroes: "If a man does his best, what else is there?" -George S. Patton

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Originally Posted by Ronin13

I view the CAB that I earned but was not issued as something that I earned and I don't really care if they hand me one or not, I know what I did, I don't need a piece of metal on my dress uniform that I never wear anymore to validate anything... I see the idea behind collectors as something kinda neat, but damn anyone who buys a medal tries to fake the funk! [Beer]

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Damn skippy Ronin, damn skippy. Of all the crap that was on my uniform the only treasured items were my name, US insignia and my tab - the rest I could care less about and are all sitting in a box somewhere.

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Originally Posted by Ranger

Damn skippy Ronin, damn skippy. Of all the crap that was on my uniform the only treasured items were my name, US insignia and my tab - the rest I could care less about and are all sitting in a box somewhere.

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This is in no way bragging, but as an E3 (having been in for almost 2 years) I was awarded an AAM for our BN getting the best score out of the entire BDE in the Division Physical Security inspections that are DA mandated for every 2 years (3 if deployed), since I was the security manager and the Physical Security NCO for our BN. A young, wet-behind the ears PV2 asked how come I get a medal just for that, and he was rather butthurt, I sat him down (having been in an E5 Position for 4 months I picked up some things) and roughly the following took place:
Me: What was your last job before you joined the Army?
PV2: Stocker at a hardware store.
Me: And you did this pretty well?
PV2: Yes, I'd say I did.
Me: Did you get any awards, medals or commendations?
PV2: No.
Me: Do you really think that I give two shits about this little ribbon that I put on a uniform I wear maybe all of 4 times a year? I'll answer that for you, no. I did the best job I could with the tools given, and they pat me on the back for it, great! But I don't care, I would have done the exact same thing had they told me I wouldn't get an award for this. Hell, I didn't even know I was getting this until yesterday... so just do your best, if they reward you, cool, if not, drive on, continue to just do your best.