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TEWSPilot · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 5:55 am Post subject:

I have been asked to bring in the colors wearing my uniform this coming Sunday. Our son, who was two weeks old when I left for Vietnam, is Associate Pastor. I can't think of anything that would please me more than to bring in the colors of the United States of America and present them in the house of the Lord on the Sunday before the most important election in my lifetime.

I B Squidly · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 7:55 am Post subject:

No hero here, I've my Good Conduct, Sea Service with 3 stars, NUC, and MUC but unit citations include an EM and 3 AEs whatever they are. Anyone?

tugboatphil · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:34 pm Post subject:

Squidly,

First of all, Great screen name!!

What is your reference for these initials? Could EM be the Expeditionary Medal?

I will have to dig through the garage to find mine. I don't expect any harrassment at the poling place, as this is a rural, usually Republican stronghold. However, we've had a large influx of NY and Mass hippies in the last decade, so you never know. I have actually seen the only Kucinich bumper sticker in existence right here in Floyd County.
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Rurik · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject:

ocsparky101 · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject:

If challanged about the medals being supportave of GW> Bush just tell the challanger that you recieved them under President Kennedy, Johnson, or Nixon. They are not running therefore they do not support any present canidate. If challanged by a DNC Attorney simply ask him his name and his Bar number so you may file a complaint against him personally for trying to deny you your constitutional rights. Take the bluff out of the bluff. I don't know of an attorney that would jeopardize his license for John Kerry.

Islander · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:43 pm Post subject:

I can tell you that in Sacramento, CA, I wear my medals on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. (the little baby guys on my 1st Cav cap) When I do, I notice a soft unspoken appreciation from all that I come into contact with. They are noticeably more polite and attentive. I think most of the public know by now how Vietnam veterans were betrayed by Kerry in 1971. In honor of the names on the Wall in D.C. and to let everyone know we are a integral part of society, it should be an obvious show of support for our President and a protest against Kerry. Wear em proud.
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stcromwell99 · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:28 pm Post subject:

I was never issued medals for most of those "been there" awards. But I did get the ribbons. Are those allowed to be worn or must they be medals??

Islander · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 3:43 pm Post subject:

Ribbons are the same as medals. Far as I know. Ribbons are wore as a short cut to the more formal decoration which would include the medals. The ribbon would match the ribbon above the medals. You can go online and order the full medal (which usually come with the ribbon).
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shooter · Seaman Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 180 Location: New Mexico

This is a FABULOUS idea !!!

I plan to go on my Harley with the American and POW flags waving proudly. I will wear my vest with the "US NAVY COMBAT VET" and "The Cost of Freedom is Written on the WALL" patches. On the front, I will add my full size gongs and aircrew wings.

My wife will also go on her Harley and add her Navy Reserve Good Conduct and National Defense medals

God bless you guys for all that you do for us! This site has been wonderful therapy for my battle with PTSD.
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I B Squidly · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 4:53 pm Post subject:

Rurik, TugBoatPhil, Thanks.

Being at sea is like being in jail with the option of drowning thrown in. -Samuel Johnson

The reference to EM and AE came from the Navy's Unit Award site. From the time frame, Stark missling to Roberts mining I take them to mean Navy Expeditionary and Armed Forces Expeditionary.

Rurik · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:05 pm Post subject:

Weaponeer · Seaman Recruit Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 28

I actually like this idea, and would like to see every vet wear his or her medals in support of the troops (past and present).

I would like to see this done nationally (hopefully someone will contact the RNC as well as BUSH-CHENEY '04, Inc. (Phone: 703.647.2700) to see if they would push it as well.

It's time for vets to show that they served with honor, by doing something so simple as wearing your medals. People would get to see ordinary looking people (of all ages) who they would never guess to be a vet, and many would find it a surprise to see that friends and neighbors were vets

Personally I would like to see all Vets wear the medals all day on NOV 2, and not just to the polls.

I'm a Gulf Vet (Desert Shield and Desert Storm) and at first I didn't like the idea of wearing my medals, but when I thought that wearing my medals would be in support of our troops (as well as to those who will never be able to wear them) I changed my mind and spent 20 minutes hunting for them in a junk drawer.

I'm no hero, but it would be considered an honor to wear then in support of our troops past and present, and to vote I only need to walk 50 feet so it's not like anyone will see my support other than the poll people, but I'm sure they do not know I'm a Vet, and I'm sure they will ask why I'm wearing them.

Rurik · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject:

Squidly,
As one of this forum's activists you've become a hero again, and deserve a real medal - though one you'll never receive. Well, you'll receive that virtual medal in the minds of all of us here who know you, and in your own sea-lion heart.
Okay, so not as big a medal as NavyChief, and John O Neill - who get the biggest medals of all, or our tireless mods and admins. But still claim a medal, one each virtual in color, for your activism.
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coldwarvet · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 7:33 pm Post subject:

stcromwell99 · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2004 7:36 pm Post subject: