Military badges, coins, insignia, etc....

[rs16]

That's what I have always wondered about Army uniforms, the ribbons on the right pocket.

Presidential Unit Citations

 

[malinoisvol]

Wondering about yours, too, especially since the one for valor isn't even the highest ranking.

Sorry for the lack attention on my part.

My dec's from top left as viewed;

Meritorious Service Medal
AF Commendation Medal
AF Achievement Medal
AF outstanding Unit Award
Combat Readiness Medal
AF Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Overseas Short Tour
Overseas Long Tour
AF Longevity Service
AF NCO PME Graduate
Small Arms Expert
Basic Training

 

[hjeagle1vol]

This is my heritage...

These are my badges...

It was my honor bringing justice to those who perpetuated the above...

 

[malinoisvol]

This is my heritage...

These are my badges...

It was my honor bringing justice to those who perpetuated the above...

What is on the tail of those birds?
Is that Khobar Towers?

 

[rs16]

This is my heritage...

These are my badges...

It was my honor bringing justice to those who perpetuated the above...

Thank you.

 

[AirVol]

What is on the tail of those birds?

Is that Khobar Towers?

F-15E's from Seymore-Johnson.

 

[malinoisvol]

Thought I seen an SJ on there. I was stationed at SJ when they transitioned from F4s to F15Es. Was this picture taken in Qatar? If so, it may be the ramp my squadron built.

 

[AirVol]

I've been very lazy with awards needing to be framed. Wifey is still on my ass about it but getting some things framed is very expensive.

 

[malinoisvol]

I've been very lazy with awards needing to be framed. Wifey is still on my ass about it but getting some things framed is very expensive.

Awesome! Well worth the preservation.
Which aircraft were you affiliated with?

 

[AirVol]

Awesome! Well worth the preservation.
Which aircraft were you affiliated with?

Thanks. C-130's mainly, A,B,E, and H models. All models C-135's (AWAC's,EC,KC,RC) as well as KC-135Q model that refuels the SR-71.

 

[malinoisvol]

Thanks. C-130's mainly, A,B,E, and H models. All models C-135's (AWAC's,EC,KC,RC) as well as KC-135Q model that refuels the SR-71.

I bet you have A LOT of frequent flyer miles.

 

[AirVol]

I bet you have A LOT of frequent flyer miles.

Have a few. I was a maintainer before aircrew, got tired of working my ass off in austere conditions.

 

[Grand Vol]

Some really cool photos here.

The 65 Most Perfectly Timed Military Photos You’ll Ever See | The Roosevelts

Whoever is flying that Tornado in picture #5 clangs when he (or she) walks.

 

[YankeeVol]

I'm going for the GAFPB tomorrow.

 

[Grand Vol]

That's great!


















































if I knew what it was

 

[YankeeVol]

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Can be awarded gold, silver, or bronze.

 

[malinoisvol]

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Can be awarded gold, silver, or bronze.

What is its significance?

 

[vol_in_ar]

Have a few. I was a maintainer before aircrew, got tired of working my ass off in austere conditions.

do you know a boom operator at Mcgee-Tyson, Crash?

 

[vol_in_ar]

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. Can be awarded gold, silver, or bronze.

the swim test for that kicked my ass,

 

[vol_in_ar]

I'm going for the GAFPB tomorrow.

are you doing it all in one, day?

 

[vol_in_ar]

I've been very lazy with awards needing to be framed. Wifey is still on my ass about it but getting some things framed is very expensive.

very nice

 

[vol_in_ar]

Some really cool photos here.

The 65 Most Perfectly Timed Military Photos You’ll Ever See | The Roosevelts

Whoever is flying that Tornado in picture #5 clangs when he (or she) walks.

thanks for posting, those are impressive

 

[Grand Vol]

thanks for posting, those are impressive

I figure the cannon cockers would get a chub out of some of them.

 

[vol_in_ar]

brought back some memories

 

[AirVol]

do you know a boom operator at Mcgee-Tyson, Crash?

Nope, don't know him.