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August 24th, 2006  
Missileer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheChief05
Missileer,

But did you get a AAM?

On some level I believe that soldiers desire that colored ribbon as recognition on the uniform, more so than a CC, which may in fact remain in a drawer, a year later.
As you are aware, AAMs, ARCOMs etc. are worth promotion points to young E-5s, and that is additional monies in their pocket. Congratulations on that SOQ board.

Chief
No, Chief, all I got was an attaboy. I don't think they were giving out medal or ribbon type awards for achievement until I was out of the service in 1965. The early `60s were pretty slim pickin's when it came to awards unless you went overseas and Vietnam was just beginning but I was too short by that time.
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