There is a thread in PARF about a service ribbon being considered for members of the National Guard Deployed for the Capital riots.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-politics-religion/1087955-service-ribbons.html
After 26 years of service and five rows of awards and decorations, my wife once asked me “Which one is the most important?”
Technically the one on the top is the one with highest precedence, and technically the “most important.” However, in my case I pointed right to the middle of my ribbon rack to the Air Force Short Tour ribbon.
She asked “Why?”
The answer was easy, “Because I managed to survive the entire deployment and do my job.”
That was important to me because I was senior leadership in an EMEDS (Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron - a modern day MASH) and our hospital was a level 2 facility. We were there for our servicemen and women right as they were taken off the battlefield. I was proud to be a part of the team.
Comparatively I had it easy to those regularly getting shot at, but it meant a lot for me to be there supporting our guys and gals. They are an amazing bunch.
I was like the water boy on a winning Super Bowl team. I didn’t make any touchdowns, but I carried my own weight and contributed.
There is no medal for this service ribbon, but it means the most to me out of them all.
. . . so what is your favorite and why?