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Let’s take a few minutes and discuss the Army Overseas Service Ribbon. While getting promoted is normally the top priority for most service members, recognition in the form of awards… medals and ribbons is vitally important. The pride when aContinue reading… Army Overseas Service Ribbon: Top 10 Cool Facts
“Captain, what should I do with this soldier? This friend of his says he is alive, but he looks dead to me” The Captain briefly looked at the Army medic and exclaimed “Zip up the bag, he’s dead.” As IContinue reading… Roy Benavidez: Vietnam War Hero
I must say that I am going to enjoy writing all about the 10th Mountain Division. The 10th is a light infantry division that continues to defend our great country. I am going to take you through the various campaignsContinue reading… 10th Mountain Division – Campaigns & Decorations
The history behind the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is amazing. The start came way back in 1845 when the Army saw a need for riflemen on horses. So the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen was authorized and they were formed atContinue reading… 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment – Campaigns & Decorations
“This division will be ‘Hell On Wheels’” Colonel George Patton Jr. One of the greatest leaders in U.S. Army history, General George Patton Jr. stated the above while the 2nd Armored Division was on maneuvers in Louisiana. The name stuckContinue reading… 2nd Armored Division – Campaigns & More
Their motto is Steadfast and Loyal and when we examine the 4th Infantry Division’s history, it is evident that they live up to this motto. The nickname used by the 4th Infantry Division is Ivy Division. You may wonder whyContinue reading… 4th Infantry Division – Campaigns & Decorations
When you consider the qualification badges on your Army uniform, which ones do you carry the most pride in? You have ample reason to be proud of all Army qualification badges you have earned, but there are some which holdContinue reading… Top 20 Army Qualification Badges
Originally, I was going to make this a top 10 article but as I performed my research, I felt that I had to add 2 to that number. While the military has many awards, not all can be considered forContinue reading… Top 12 Military Awards for Valor
While media sources carry on about an Army National Guard soldier who lost touch with reality and opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale airport, I want to remind the public that there are many other soldiers who stood strong andContinue reading… 2016 United States Military Sacrifices
Should the sales of military awards be legal? It is a debate that is raging for a long time, and Representative Paul Cook, a Republican from California just introduced a bill that would make it illegal to sell any PurpleContinue reading… The Selling Of Military Awards
