Air Force Decorations, Medals and Ribbons. What is the difference?
This video is about Air Force Decorations, Medals and Ribbons. All the information came from the book Medals and Ribbons of the USAF available at https://www.amazon.com/Medals-Ribbons-United-States-Force/dp/1884452604/ref=pd.The Difference between Personal decorations, Service medals, Unit awards and Ribbon only awards is explained. The use of devices on ribbons and medals to show valor, multiple awards or campaigns is shown. Examples of wearing medals, miniature medals and ribbons on the male and female Air Force uniform is shown.
Navy Decorations, Service Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbons Only awards. Do you know the difference?
This video is about Navy Decorations, Unit Awards, Service Medals and Ribbons Only awards and Marksmanship Badges. It shows and explains the difference between a Navy Decoration for Valor or Merit and service medals. Unit awards and Ribbon only awards are covered in detail. All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_
Marine Corps Decorations, Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Awards. Do You know the Difference?
This video is about Marine Decorations, Service Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Only Awards.All of the information in this video came from “Marine Awards and Insignia” available at https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Medals-Insignia-Illustrated-History/dp/1884452299/ref=sr_1. The show explains the difference between personal decorations for valor and meritorious service and service medals as well as Unit awards and Ribbon only awards. The Differences between USMC Decorations and Service Medals are shown as well as examples of how the medals and ribbons are worn.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Medals awarded US military personnel.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Medals awarded US military personnel. All of the information in this video came from the book Military Medals of the America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_. The first NATO metal was awarded for service in the former Yugoslavia starting in 1992. Since then several different versions of the Medal have been awarded but NATO has now standardized its military medals to three versions:; the NATO Meritorious Service medal, the Article 5 NATO MEDAL, and the Non Article 5 NATO MEDAL. Examples of the NATO medals, how US service personnel wear them and how they would be displayed.
Prisoner of War Medal awarded to 142,000 American POWs
This video is about the Prisoner of War Medal awarded to 142,000 American POWs from WW I to Desert Storm. It also tells the story of 2 WWII POWS. All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_
Army Combat, Skill and Marksmanship Badges with uniform examples.
This video describes the combat, special skill and marksmanship badges awarded U.S. Army soldiers. All the information came from US Army Medals and Badges at https://www.amazon.com/U-Army-Medal-Badges-Insignia/dp/1884452620/ref=pd_. The combat and special skill badges are arranged into the five groups specified by the Army. Every Army badge since World War II is shown and described as well as examples of how to wear them on the uniform.
Navy Veterans’ Desert Storm & Liberation of Kuwait Medals .
This video is about Navy Veterans’ Desert Storm Medals and how veterans can display them. All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_ . There are at least four and up to six military medals every sailor who served in operation Desert Storm should have received. Two of the medals are foreign awards and one of those foreign awards was not authorized until 1995 almost 4 years after operation Desert Storm. This video lays out those awards and examples on how to display them for the veteran and for their family. Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War, Kuwait Liberation, First Iraq war along with the military medals are covered.
Air Medal, the Combat Decoration for 2 million veterans from WW II to the Global War on Terror
This video is about United States Air Medal . All the information shown came from the book Military Medals of America at https://www.amazon.com/Military-Medals-America-Frank-Foster/dp/188445271X/ref=pd_ This is the Air Combat decoration your grandfather or father has been awarded for valor and meritorious service in WW II , Korea, Vietnam , Iraq, Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror. Each service has a different way of honoring her veterans with the Air Medal.
Marine Corps Badges and Insignia
his video is about Marine Corps wings, Parachute badges, EOD, Diver and Special Operations Insignia as well as special Identification Badges. All of the information in this video came from “Marine Awards and Insignia” available at https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Medals-Insignia-Illustrated-History/dp/1884452299/ref=sr_1. The author displays examples and discusses Marine breast insignia and special identification badges for U.S. Marine Corps personnel. Insignia reviewed are: Marine Wing Insignia, Naval Aviator Insignia, Marine Corps Flight Surgeon WW II, Marine Corps Flight Nurse WW II, Marine Corps Air Crew WW II, Naval Aviation Observer (Tactical) InsigniaBalloon Pilot Insignia, Naval Aviator Insignia, Naval Flight Officer Insignia, Naval Astronaut (NFO) Insignia -Naval Astronaut Insignia, Marine Aerial Navigator Insignia, Naval Aviation Observer Insignia’ Naval Aircrew Insignia, Combat Aircrew Insignia, Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Insignia, Diver Insignia , SCUBA Diver Insignia, Combatant Diver Insignia, Marine Special Operator Insignia, Presidential Service Badge (PSB), Vice Presidential Service Badge (VPSB, Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge (OSD ID), Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge (JCS ID), United States Marine Corps Military Police Badge, Marine Corps Military Police Corrections Badge,United States Marine Corps Criminal Investigation Division (USMC C.I.D.) Badge.
Army Identification Badges and how they are worn on the uniform.
A review of US Army identification badges from Presidential Service to Combat Service and how they are worn on the uniform. All the information came from US Army Medals and Badges at https://www.amazon.com/U-Army-Medal-Badges-Insignia/dp/1884452620/ref=pd_. The badges are shown in the order in which the Army ranks them to include those for permanent wear and those for only temporary wear.
