What Military reward/accomplishment that was made still holds a level of pride and strength today?

SPC Tim Richardson — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:53:40 -0400

Response by SPC Tim Richardson made Sep 22 at 2015 5:04 AM

SPC Tim Richardson — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:04:13 -0400

Out of all the training i done, nothing felt better than the day i graduated Air Assault School at Ft.Campbell Ky and was presented with the Air Assault coin...i was told i was too small (65 inches tall) and i only had 1 chance to take, and was told that if i didn't survive Zero Day i wouldn't get another chance...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 5:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:38:13 -0400

Of all the awards that I have earned, one of my most cherished is the SAMC (Sergeant Audie Murphy Club) medallion presented to me by the 101 DIV ABN Command Sergeant Major.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 7:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 07:18:50 -0400

Earning the EFMB as a PFC, first-time go. I would rather crawl a thousand miles across broken glass into a pool of lemonade than run that gauntlet again.

Response by SSG Buddy Kemper made Sep 22 at 2015 8:39 AM

SSG Buddy Kemper — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:39:12 -0400

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 8:43 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:43:05 -0400

My MSM, it was earned!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 8:56 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:56:27 -0400

The appreciation and comments I still get from my peeps from Iraq and other veterans I've met over the years means a lot to me in a way that colored cloth or shiny things can't convey. I know that's more of a philosophical answer, but that's how I view it.

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 9:32 AM

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:32:57 -0400

DHG for my class at OCS. Most accomplished feeling I've had to date.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 22 at 2015 9:45 AM

SGT David T. — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:45:36 -0400

My DD-214.

Response by 1SG Jack Crutcher made Sep 22 at 2015 7:19 PM

1SG Jack Crutcher — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:19:35 -0400

My 101st Redondo patch an my Expert Infantryman Badge, when I earned my EIB it had to be all first time go s, there were no retest, if you got to your last station and heard the dreaded " you are a nogo at this station, see you next year. Only 6 or seven people out of your company earned it per year. It wasn't a number game.

Response by SSG Dave Powell made Sep 23 at 2015 6:24 AM

SSG Dave Powell — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 06:24:50 -0400

Having Soldiers I have trained and mentored get promoted and seeing them over the years, progress professionally and personally. This has had a great impact in how I interact with Soldiers today. Awesome feelings of pride to have made a lasting impact.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 10:22 AM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:22:41 -0400

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 27 at 2015 3:23 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 15:23:56 -0400

I wrote the DTS Smart Book and a DFAS wide SOP on disaster preparedness and relief, but the only thing that gives me satisfaction was taking care of my soldiers and NCOs.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 27 at 2015 3:59 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 15:59:50 -0400

Letter from the Commandant of Marines for my letter thanking him as our Commandant.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Oct 23 at 2018 11:17 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:17:58 -0400

Believe it or not, my master parachutist badge. Jumpmaster School was the most stressful school I ever went through. Two weeks of pure hell. There is a plethora of “snowcone” jump wings out there, but relatively few Senior and Master wings by comparison. Master wings mean one has been more than just a tourist in an airborne unit. You stepped up and willingly took responsibility.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2023 12:25 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:25:30 -0500

GEN Schoomaker's coin.