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Originally Posted by BlackHills
The first ribbon he's wearing would have set my BS detector off big time. It's the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (equivalent to the Soldier's Medal) and it's not a very commonly seen award. He's also wearing it and the Combat Action Ribbon (center second row) backwards.
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How does a 26 year old get 12 ribbons these days without some serious awards? I am lost men, as I knew O-3's considered to be highly decorated in 1972 with 9-10 ribbons max. Now, I am not counting unit awards as we know the Army has a right chest for those.
I am thinking about the late Bob Howard in 72? I think he had 12 then. Even with his unit awards he would have had 16 or so then.
This number of attaboy ribbons for professional career development seems a cover up to justify more awards above the NDSM for senior officers now. I hope I am wrong.