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Re: Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin

I can maybe see wearing the Cold War Medal for what I did in the "system" from '71 on; but don't have enough energy to bother with ordering it. Besides, I don't know when (or if) I'd ever wear it.

As for the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, I don't see where my efforts in the "system" had any direct (or indirect for matter) impact on the outcome of the Vietnam War.

I feel the entire medal's process has been seriously cheapened. Don't know when this started to happen but it may have been related to the first Iraq war. But hey, that's just my personal opinion - and everyone has one.

Rick

Re: Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin

I have forgotten how many years I had on active duty before I got my first (and only NAM). I do remember I didn't get my my first NCM (of 2) until after I made LDO at some point after 13 years. When I see the number of NAMs and NCMs that I see some of the sailors wearing around at work these days is does make me wonder?

Rick

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