Quote:
Originally Posted by Casket
It's one of my most prized possessions because I had to work my ass off to earn it.
I can't for the life of me understand why they give them out like candy these days. Something that's just given to a troop, that he/she doesn't have to work for ...isn't going to have any sort of real meaning.
|
I have quite a few coins...some given and some I bought. I usually buy one from every station that I've served at. Usually I get one for being a part of whatever squadron I'm assigned at as well...which is where the coin checks come in play.
However, there are some that you had to earn. These are usually coins that someone paid out of pocket to get, and normally they are higher in rank. Although these are cool...I suppose they don't really have much meaning to me other than gloating rights.
But as you stated, there are some that you earn. And for the most part, they are usually numbered as well. I remember a program that I worked really hard at to start, and for my efforts, I received the first coin marked #1. My Airman's coin holds some special place as well, as it's the first military training I've gone through. And then again when I got commissioned, earning those coins are special. Sure, the rigor of the training may not be as tough as SOF, but that doesn't demean the effort than was given to pass whatever milestone you had in your life. It's more sentimental than anything.