Posted on Apr 25, 2016

Do Your Awards Still Mean Something To You After Leaving The Service?

MSG Anthony DiFondi

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When I served in the Army, my medals and awards were a sense of pride for me. Now that I am retired, they are simply some colored ribbons that I have in a display case in the den. I don't hold the same pride I had in them as when I was in the service. Do you believe that medals and awards only hold the pride that you assign them? Do you still feel pride in them now that you are out of the service?

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SSG Trevor S.

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I am not proud of the medals themselves. I am proud of the service, dedication, teams I served with, and sacrifice they represent. I'm also reminded that good leaders recognize the actions of others, by them.

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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P

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Exactly!

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SSG Courtney Ellis

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Agreed!!

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SGM Joel Cook

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Very well said, my awards are still attached to my uniform hanging in the closet for 11 years now, out of sight but not forgotten.

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL

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MSG Anthony DiFondi ROGER THAT. Now that I am retired I am proud of all my medals in order with the utmost respect and honor. I am honored to have earned these prestigious medals. I have a lot more, these are my best.

Drill Sergeant Identification Badge
French Commando Badge
Parachutist Badge
Combat Action Badge

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Sgt William Biggs

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I do. I feel an immense sense of pride when I look at my shadow box and remember all the blood, sweat, and tears it took to earn mine.

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MSG (Join to see)

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all i have is my last ribbon rack, cant afford to have shadow box

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SGT Justin Singleton

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I really need to create a shadowbox.

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