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Home Canasta Mira Wedding   Travel The Volvo   Belgium Bastogne Brussels   France Paris   Germany Idar-Oberstein Köln Rüdesheim Schwarzwald   Italy Rome Venice   Netherlands Amsterdam Space & Science Marshall Center VLA   Models 2500th Scale Adversaries Intrepid Variants   Star Trek Trek Expo 2000 Trek Expo 2001 Bell Ringing   US Army Assignments Awards Iraq 2006 Iraq 2008 Kuwait Qatar Memorium Military Coins	-- Awards & Decorations -- Combat Action Badge I did not fire my weapon, nor did I do anything heroic to receive this badge.  I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time when the enemy fired four missles at the Blackhawk helicopter in which I was traveling.  The skill of the pilot saved the day, and I sincerely hope that he received an air medal for his actions. Army Superior Unit Award HHB 1/30th Field Artillery received this award while I was assigned to the unit in 2000.  All soldiers assigned to the unit during that time frame, can wear this ribbon as a permanent award, because they contributed to the success of that unit. Driver's Badge After one year or 10,000 miles of safe driving with an assigned military vehicle, a soldier is eligible for the Driver's Badge. Meritorious Service Medal Three oak leaves signifies the fourth award.  The first MSM was received for my overall performance while assigned to HHB 1/30th Field Artillery.  Second award was received for my performance while deployed to Iraq with C Company 2-6 Infantry.  The third award was received for my performance while deployed to Iraq with 47th Forward Support Battalion.  My final award was received as a culmination of my last 10 years of service and presented as a retirement award. Army Commendation Medal Two oak leaves signifies the third award.  All three awards received for overall performance while assigned at B Company 16th Signal Battalion, A Company 4/58th Aviation Battalion, and Texas Christian University Army ROTC. Army Achievement Medal Two oak leaves signifies the third award.  First award was received for assuming additional duties as temporary S4 NCOIC while assigned with HHB 1-30th Field Artillery.  The second award was received for my work on the Texas Christian University Army ROTC website.   I received the third award for creating the best Hazadrous Communication (HAZCOM) program that the Fort SIll Safety Office had ever seen. Good Conduct Medal A single silver knot seen on this ribbon represents 18 years of good conduct.  I have more active duty years than this, but this is awarded in 3 year increments, and I retired with 20 years of service. National Defense Service Medal The star signifies the second award.  I received the first award while serving on Active Duty during the Desert Storm timeframe.  The second award is for serving the military during the war on terrorism. Iraq Campaign Medal Received for serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.   Campaign Stars are for participation during the following campaigns: National Resolution - December 16, 2005 to January 9, 2007 Iraqi Surge - January 10, 2007 to December 31, 2008 Iraqi Sovereignty - January 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Received for spending four months in Kuwait in preparation for movement into Iraq in 2005 - 2006. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Received for serving in a unit in the United States that was supporting the Global War on Terrorism.  Army ROTC supports the war on terror by producing competent officers to fill the ranks. Korean Defense Service Medal Korea is still at war, only an armistice was signed in 1953.  As such, this medal is for troops assigned to a tour in South Korea. Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon The number 3 represents the levels of professional development that I have accomplished.  Primary Leadership and Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), and the Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). Army Service Ribbon This ribbon is awarded upon successful completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which immediately follows basic training.  In other words, everybody has one. Overseas Service Ribbon The number 4 represents four overseas tours, one for Korea, two for Iraq, and one for Germany.
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