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Old 02-19-2005, 08:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Army creates new combat badge for non-infantry soldiers

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Originally Posted by usmc chuter
How about keeping the CIB and CMB the way they are, and creating a manner of recognition similar to that of the Navy/USMC Combat Action Ribbon? When a Marine wears the CAR, it does not distinguish his MOS. It merely states that the Marine served honorably in direct combat. Whether he is a cook or a machine gunner, the award means the same thing. No offense, but I think some people are being way too territorial over who's combat experience is worthy of recognition.
Not to be flip, but I never did understand the Army's need to cover their chests in weird thingies. As for the Marines, as the bad guy in Treasure Of The Sierra Madre said; "Badges? We dont need no stinking badges."

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