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In reply to the discussion: One general liked wearing ribbons, the other won World War II. (PHOTO) [View all]Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)The CAB was first awarded around the time of 2003-2004. I think it was safe to say that this guy was far removed from ground combat at that point in his career. He was probably sitting on some FOB while mortars landed 1000 meters away
However, in his defense, half of those medals are automatic. You get one for serving in Europe, you get another for serving in the Army during a time of war, you get another ribbon for going to Iraq, you get another one because you didn't get into trouble for the first 5 years of your career, you get another one because you were in the Army,.... you get the idea. Most are automatic.
Hell, I was in only 5.5 years active and I have an easy 4 rows of ribbons - and I didn't do anything above and beyond what my peers did. I was just an average run of the mill sort of officer.