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PJ24 · April 27th, 2007

Unfortunately, the Purple Heart has lost a lot of its meaning (in general) due to what it is being awarded for in our current conflict.

The same is said for the BSM and SSM, I have also seen and heard of a few "Vs" being handed out. Not really the norm on that latter, though.

But on the other side of the coin, if we're going to discount medals now, then CIBs, CMBs and CABs should be thrown in too. Look back on what it took to get a CIB during the Vietnam war and now look at what it takes. There's a huge difference, guys. If you're infantry and deploy, count on your CIB regardless of what you do, the same goes for the CMB and the new CAB.

I always try to give the benefit of the doubt until I get to know the guy, but I don't assume he knows his **** just because he's sporting the scare badges.

April 27th, 2007
PJ24 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Unfortunately, the Purple Heart has lost a lot of its meaning (in general) due to what it is being awarded for in our current conflict. The same is said for the BSM and SSM, I have also seen and heard of a few "Vs" being handed out. Not really the norm on that latter, though. But on the other side of the coin, if we're going to discount medals now, then CIBs, CMBs and CABs should be thrown in too. Look back on what it took to get a CIB during the Vietnam war and now look at what it takes. There's a huge difference, guys. If you're infantry and deploy, count on your CIB regardless of what you do, the same goes for the CMB and the new CAB. I always try to give the benefit of the doubt until I get to know the guy, but I don't assume he knows his **** just because he's sporting the scare badges. __________________ Ugh.