Posers' Coffee House, All Bullshit Accepted, Part VI
#6731
04-26-2014, 12:29 PM
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#6733
04-26-2014, 01:26 PM
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Kinda both. Doing improvements to the house. A lern as you go thing.
#6735
04-26-2014, 02:33 PM
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Late lunch break, don't look like I got far behind.
Don't remember if it's a 6 or a 9, it rotates around on the ribbon. Air medals weren't valor awards, got em just for flying so many missions, don't remember the details. Lotta guys got 20 or more. I don't think you even have to actually be in combat to get one, just in a combat theater. Bronze stars are like that, too, know a couple guys that got them for administrative duties, no combat involved. If you see a "V" on the ribbon, it indicates you did something above and beyond normal in combat. The medals that often mean you earned them hard are the purple heart and combat infantry badges; my Dad got both, but I didn't. And of course, the Medal of Honor; each and every one of those was really earned, unlike some of almost all the others. Few of the medals you see covering the chests of some of the high ranking officers are combat or valor medals in many cases; Army gives out a lot just for meritorious service (can be in an office job) or just being somewhere.
Don't remember if it's a 6 or a 9, it rotates around on the ribbon. Air medals weren't valor awards, got em just for flying so many missions, don't remember the details. Lotta guys got 20 or more. I don't think you even have to actually be in combat to get one, just in a combat theater. Bronze stars are like that, too, know a couple guys that got them for administrative duties, no combat involved. If you see a "V" on the ribbon, it indicates you did something above and beyond normal in combat. The medals that often mean you earned them hard are the purple heart and combat infantry badges; my Dad got both, but I didn't. And of course, the Medal of Honor; each and every one of those was really earned, unlike some of almost all the others. Few of the medals you see covering the chests of some of the high ranking officers are combat or valor medals in many cases; Army gives out a lot just for meritorious service (can be in an office job) or just being somewhere.
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04-26-2014, 02:35 PM
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Hey BP, cute kid. Still hoping the daughter will give me another little girl. The boy ain't bad, but not the same as mommy was. Ready for another bike yet?
#6737
04-26-2014, 03:53 PM
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Late lunch break, don't look like I got far behind.
Don't remember if it's a 6 or a 9, it rotates around on the ribbon. Air medals weren't valor awards, got em just for flying so many missions, don't remember the details. Lotta guys got 20 or more. I don't think you even have to actually be in combat to get one, just in a combat theater. Bronze stars are like that, too, know a couple guys that got them for administrative duties, no combat involved. If you see a "V" on the ribbon, it indicates you did something above and beyond normal in combat. The medals that often mean you earned them hard are the purple heart and combat infantry badges; my Dad got both, but I didn't. And of course, the Medal of Honor; each and every one of those was really earned, unlike some of almost all the others. Few of the medals you see covering the chests of some of the high ranking officers are combat or valor medals in many cases; Army gives out a lot just for meritorious service (can be in an office job) or just being somewhere.
Don't remember if it's a 6 or a 9, it rotates around on the ribbon. Air medals weren't valor awards, got em just for flying so many missions, don't remember the details. Lotta guys got 20 or more. I don't think you even have to actually be in combat to get one, just in a combat theater. Bronze stars are like that, too, know a couple guys that got them for administrative duties, no combat involved. If you see a "V" on the ribbon, it indicates you did something above and beyond normal in combat. The medals that often mean you earned them hard are the purple heart and combat infantry badges; my Dad got both, but I didn't. And of course, the Medal of Honor; each and every one of those was really earned, unlike some of almost all the others. Few of the medals you see covering the chests of some of the high ranking officers are combat or valor medals in many cases; Army gives out a lot just for meritorious service (can be in an office job) or just being somewhere.
Imold what you wrote isn't exactly accurate from my experience. I never saw any Bronze Stars awarded for administrative duties. It clearly isn't as selective in it's awarding as one with the V device. One clear error is the Purple Heart..it isn't a medal, it's an award....THE CIB is just that,.....contact with the enemy as an infantryman and it's clearly a badge......for sure something to be proud of....I have seen some abuses in awards, hell I've seen abuses at every level at one time or the other in my life. I still respect the ribbons I see. I only knew one MOH winner and he was extremely modest about it. I don't know where you were and when, but these are my experiences. We all were awarded "medals"referencing campaigns by our government and others... Not to imply valor, but your personal history. I have written medal recommendations and they have been approved and some have been rejected or downgraded. I felt they were justified at the time. I never received an Air Medal but they signify a history we should all respect. The wearer put the time in and risked everything he was and would be. By the way, no one wanted the PH.....none of us....
#6738
04-26-2014, 05:16 PM
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As the riding season begins... I reflect on all the accidents I have heard,seen or overheard throughout the year. It is pretty telling, The injuries and worse. I feel for anyone who loses a dear friend or has a bud laid up for an extensive period of time. It seems these days are getting even worse for us riders. Teens texting, adults drinking orientals driving..........It's not a nice place to be in the wind these days , lets face it.......distracted driving laws are a slap on the wrist, yet do the same damage as a dui cager. We need to ride with our head on a swivel these days, and even THAT ain't enough. One look at you tube will tell ya , ***** getting worse. I live in a non helmet law state, but this won't last Locally a ski resort made it manditory for all ski'ers to wear head protection........Don't get me wrong here, I wear a lid occasionally, but for comfort more than protection. It won't be long before we as a nation will be forced to adhere to even more laws made to ''protect'' us....when the real danger isn't ourselves......it's the other guy,girl,elder,divorcee,widower,woman,man......who think they can outwit a *%#^ing cell phone,drink,sun in the eyes running a red light,one more for the road,in a hurry, didn't see 'em, makes that left turn.......It happens every year..... :'(
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04-26-2014, 06:26 PM
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As the riding season begins... I reflect on all the accidents I have heard,seen or overheard throughout the year. It is pretty telling, The injuries and worse. I feel for anyone who loses a dear friend or has a bud laid up for an extensive period of time. It seems these days are getting even worse for us riders. Teens texting, adults drinking orientals driving..........It's not a nice place to be in the wind these days , lets face it.......distracted driving laws are a slap on the wrist, yet do the same damage as a dui cager. We need to ride with our head on a swivel these days, and even THAT ain't enough. One look at you tube will tell ya , ***** getting worse. I live in a non helmet law state, but this won't last Locally a ski resort made it manditory for all ski'ers to wear head protection........Don't get me wrong here, I wear a lid occasionally, but for comfort more than protection. It won't be long before we as a nation will be forced to adhere to even more laws made to ''protect'' us....when the real danger isn't ourselves......it's the other guy,girl,elder,divorcee,widower,woman,man......who think they can outwit a *%#^ing cell phone,drink,sun in the eyes running a red light,one more for the road,in a hurry, didn't see 'em, makes that left turn.......It happens every year..... :'(
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04-26-2014, 06:37 PM
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Guys,
On Friday the 4th BCT of the 101st Screaming Eagles laid down their M-4s. That was at Ft. Campbell Kentucky...The Home of Heroes.....they pulled multiple tours , the last one in Afghanistan....Good Job Boys and Wecome a Home! We owe you a lot.....
On Friday the 4th BCT of the 101st Screaming Eagles laid down their M-4s. That was at Ft. Campbell Kentucky...The Home of Heroes.....they pulled multiple tours , the last one in Afghanistan....Good Job Boys and Wecome a Home! We owe you a lot.....