What is your favorite foreign award that you have earned, or which do you most desire to earn?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:16:33 -0400

I have been lucky enough in my career to earn German Jump Wings, Chilean Jump Wings, and Canadian Jump Wings. I normally wear my German Jump Wings but I have been chasing the Spanish Jump Wings for over a decade with no success. Maybe when I get to Italy this year I can finally find a Spanish jump in the area haha

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2016 8:27 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:27:59 -0400

I will only wear my Thai jump wings. I have Aussie but the beauty of the Thai. I will never take them off

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2016 8:34 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:34:47 -0400

French Parachutist Badge

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2016 8:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:41:25 -0400

Ive been in Ranger Regiment for 6 years and I've missed out on tons of foreign jumps and the German Marakmanship and Obstacle Course badge twice. I've always wanted to earn the GMB..however my favorite current forgein award has to be my Italian wings....cause it's the only forgein award I have lol

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Jun 13 at 2016 9:51 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:51:53 -0400

I have: Romanian, Bulgarian, Chilean, German x 2, Italian, and Thai... I wear the obvious Thai

Response by COL Jim Kohlmann made Jun 13 at 2016 10:10 PM

COL Jim Kohlmann — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:10:50 -0400

German Schutzensnur in Bronze and Silver. Couldn't quite master trigger control of the MG3 to get the Gold though.

Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Jun 13 at 2016 10:32 PM

GySgt John O'Donnell — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:32:51 -0400

In the Marine Corps, any awards/schools outside of the Marine Corps are treated like a foreign school is in other services. So whether you jump with the Canadians and earn their wings or graduate from Ranger School and earn a tab, it's all a personal achievement and not recognized on our uniform.
That said, earning the Pathfinder Torch was my proudest individual accomplishment, outside of earning the title Marine. First In, Last Out, Oorah!!!

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jun 14 at 2016 12:40 AM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:40:37 -0400

The "German Efficiency Badge (Gold)" That is how the certificate reads. I suck at the shot put so I had to swim like crazy as an alternate event. Fun times.

Response by SGT Michael Smith made Jun 14 at 2016 2:31 AM

SGT Michael Smith — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 02:31:19 -0400

The German Troop proficiency badge in gold...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 3:32 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 03:32:02 -0400

I have only had the GAFPB in Gold up until 2 weeks ago when I got my Japanese wings so I will probably wear them until I get another foreign jump opportunity.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 5:13 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 05:13:17 -0400

Mine has to be the German Marksmanship. which, oddly enough, is the only one I have. I'm pretty proud of it. It is, definitely, my favorite item on my uniform.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 8:31 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:31:41 -0400

I have2 foreign jump wings. Canadian and Chilean jump wings.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 9:54 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:54:42 -0400

Which badge is that in the lower left hand corner?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 12:35 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 12:35:32 -0400

I have the Chileans but I really want the Polish and Thai ones.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 1:13 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:13:26 -0400

The Norwegian Foot March badge, mainly because no one has f***ing clue what it is when I wear it.

Response by SPC Larry Crowe made Jun 14 at 2016 1:30 PM

SPC Larry Crowe — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:30:58 -0400

I got the silver German Schutzenshnur when i was an E-2, barely in my unit a month. almost didn't get to get it as too many people signed up, luckily a M-60 qualification range came up and the slot opened up for me.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 2:11 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:11:00 -0400

I was awarded the Polish Bronze Star

Response by SPC Adriel Martinez made Jun 14 at 2016 3:08 PM

SPC Adriel Martinez — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:08:48 -0400

Shutzenshnur for sure.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jun 14 at 2016 7:01 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:01:53 -0400

I qualified for the Schutzenschnur in Silver, but alas I am an officer and can't wear it. I will make due with my Bronze EIC Pistol badge.

Response by CPL Jasper Caton made Jun 14 at 2016 7:33 PM

CPL Jasper Caton — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:33:07 -0400

French Foreign Legion Commando Badge

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made Jun 14 at 2016 7:39 PM

Cpl Rc Layne — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:39:50 -0400

ROK Marine Mountain Warfare School certificate. Only one I have ever gotten.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 12:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:23:34 -0400

Having several foreign jump wings, the ones I enjoyed earning the most were the Korean Jump wings, as we did balloon jumps to earn them.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 7:41 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:41:55 -0400

GAFB it's the only one I have

Response by MSG Robert Jenkins Jr. made Jun 15 at 2016 9:21 AM

MSG Robert Jenkins Jr. — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:21:37 -0400

I'd have to say that my French Commando Badge is it. A lot of fun time, training and attending the school.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 15 at 2016 11:56 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:56:58 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, I was never awarded any foreign jump wings, although I certainly would like to have been so fortunate. I will say, however, that the jumps wings depicted third from the right on the top row of your photo look amazingly like USPA jump wings, and I did get them!

Response by SGM Bill Johnson made Jun 16 at 2016 7:30 AM

SGM Bill Johnson — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:30:48 -0400

I have a few foreign awards but the most interesting one to earn was the Dutch "Tweedaagse Militaire Prestatie Tocht (TMPT)". It is a two-day long testing event of various military skills and endurance. I am authorized to wear this cool medal:

Response by SGM Robert King made Jun 17 at 2016 11:44 PM

SGM Robert King — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 23:44:59 -0400

Korean, Thai Airforce, Thai Marin, Philippines.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Jun 22 at 2016 10:33 PM

LTC John Mohor — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 22:33:53 -0400

I never earned one myself. My favorite foreign award would have to be the French Legion of Honor since my Dad just received his fom WWII in January 2015.

Response by MSG David Rogers III made Jul 8 at 2016 1:46 PM

MSG David Rogers III — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:46:38 -0400

The German Schutzenschnur. I love shooting! Plus, it is one of the most historic badges (1894).

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2016 10:07 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:07:24 -0400

I have German, British, Canadian, Mexican Navy Parachute badge, Dominican, and Dutch.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2016 2:05 AM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 02:05:17 -0400

The Navy Trident is by far the most coveted warfare device, and I want to earn it more than anything.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2016 11:11 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:11:48 -0400

I have Uruguay jump wings, but I wear Canadian wings.

Response by LTC Tim Ellis made Jan 5 at 2017 2:47 PM

LTC Tim Ellis — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:47:57 -0500

Schützenschnur. Really cool to train with the German Army and qualify with their weapons.

Response by SGM Robert King made Jan 12 at 2017 12:17 PM

SGM Robert King — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:17:41 -0500

I like my foreign jump wings. Korean, Philippines, Royal Thai Air Force, Thai Recon Marines.

Response by SGT Randall Stanaway made Feb 10 at 2017 2:40 AM

SGT Randall Stanaway — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 02:40:44 -0500

Thai Jump Wings. A group of Thai language students had a Thai Major give us all jump commands in Thai on the jump.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2017 12:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:18:10 -0500

I have Canadian Jump Wings

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2017 1:34 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:34:54 -0400

I was lucky enough to finally earn German jump wings. Only took me 15 years to luck out on a spot. UH-60 combat equipped. If I had a favorite though it would be the Spanish jump wings. I mean they have a CROWN for Pete's sake. King of the sky.

Response by MAJ Bob Role made Dec 4 at 2017 9:55 AM

MAJ Bob Role — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 09:55:37 -0500

I've earned Panamanian, Colombian, Egyptian, Paraguayan and Sudanese jump wings. Sudanese are the coolest, as they have a Rhino head on top of tote wings.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2018 3:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:18:59 -0400

I am proud of my German Marksmanship Badge (Schutzensnear) Gold and I missed out on getting the German Proficiency Badge because I didn’t do the swim/sports events.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Aug 11 at 2018 11:42 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:42:20 -0400

During my time in I earned Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, and El Salvadoran wings. My favorite were the Venezuelan ones. I also earned USMC/USN jump wings.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Aug 13 at 2018 3:16 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:16:27 -0400

Columbian Military Free Fall Badge.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Sep 21 at 2018 7:08 PM

LTC John Griscom — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:08:31 -0400

German Shooting Cord in Bronze, Silver and Gold (looks good in the frame since I can't wear them); Bronze German Efficiency Badge.