Gunner
Army.ca Veteran
- Reaction score
- 11
- Points
- 430
SBD,
I think the problems we have in cbt arms units are not going to be solved by issuing badges (eg Commander in Chief Commendation). Vets (all of us) should wear our medals and be very proud of our service. To truly understand what the medals mean, you really need to talk with the WW2, Korea, Bosnia, Croatia, Afghanistan vet and hear what they have to say.
I hate to say this, but I would prefer not taking an American approach where you get medals for just doing your job. When I hear someone has returned from overseas with a "bronze star", my first reaction is "big deal, everyone gets one if they serve with the Americans".
PS - we still wear jump wings don't we?
I think the problems we have in cbt arms units are not going to be solved by issuing badges (eg Commander in Chief Commendation). Vets (all of us) should wear our medals and be very proud of our service. To truly understand what the medals mean, you really need to talk with the WW2, Korea, Bosnia, Croatia, Afghanistan vet and hear what they have to say.
I hate to say this, but I would prefer not taking an American approach where you get medals for just doing your job. When I hear someone has returned from overseas with a "bronze star", my first reaction is "big deal, everyone gets one if they serve with the Americans".
PS - we still wear jump wings don't we?