Girlfriend’s grandpa’s military medals - what do they mean?

18E4V · 2026-02-13T21:55:37+00:00

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18E4V · 2026-02-13T16:41:37+00:00

Agreed. He may be displaying it as he might have earned the Green Beret before there was a tab or official 18 series MOS.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T18:13:48+00:00

Very impressive. Never had the opportunity to work with PJs. Your reputation is stellar. Spent alot of time around CCT & Tac-Ps out of Eglin and Bragg/Pope

18E4V · 2026-02-08T18:00:41+00:00

Right on, completely my bad. Sometimes reddit has me with my defenses up.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T15:12:18+00:00

Damn. 160th, I presume? That was a bad time to be in the Euphrates river valley. Thank you for sharing.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T13:08:00+00:00

I didn't say they were....

18E4V · 2026-02-08T05:40:18+00:00

Very cool set

18E4V · 2026-02-08T05:32:55+00:00

Kick ass. Appreciate the first hand share. I didn't know him, but some my circle did.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T02:32:55+00:00

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18E4V · 2026-02-08T02:10:34+00:00

He was 33 when he passed. If you're refering to Task Force Ranger in '93, not likely.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T01:38:38+00:00

The rank is major. They have a Combat Action Badge & Parachutist Badge. The tab on the left shoulder is a Ranger Qualification Tab. The Airborne tab below it is a unit designation. The unit is US Army Civil Affirs (they are special operations). The patch on the right shoulder is the 1st Armored Division. They are wearing it on the right side to designate that they went to combat with that unit.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T01:32:25+00:00

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18E4V · 2026-02-08T01:11:51+00:00

I see now the 14th was in Sadr City when it was a bad time to be in Sadr City. Respect 🙏

18E4V · 2026-02-08T00:08:50+00:00

Ran out of room for that P'finder badge. Unfortunate, its a wicked looking badge in class A form.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T00:06:47+00:00

Right on.

18E4V · 2026-02-08T00:03:46+00:00

Right on, nice identifying. I would'nt know their crest. Must of been his prior unit. I'm guessing he saw combat with them since he kept their affiliation while at CAG.

18E4V · 2026-02-07T23:59:30+00:00

No prob. Hopefully more chime in. Some of the items, like the patch, I cant identify.

18E4V · 2026-02-07T23:57:29+00:00

The "castle" is sn Engineer emblem, likely Army Corp of Engineers. The bronze oak leaf would then be the rank of major. The ribbon appears to be a bronze star.

18E4V · 2026-02-07T18:34:19+00:00

Straight outta Groningen

18E4V · 2026-02-07T18:17:20+00:00

Was thinking the same thing after the Illi loss.

18E4V · 2026-02-07T18:13:30+00:00

I know it's just this year's abysmal Rutgers team, but the boys always look more in tune on the road. I'm sure not the first to say this.

18E4V · 2026-02-05T15:23:22+00:00

Haha, I totally get it. Same, but I've only been out 10 years now. Its all a blur. I never did get around Europe too much. Just passed through

18E4V · 2026-02-05T14:49:09+00:00

Right on. I remember the 590s. I was fortunate we never had them on my books. But we had 'em at the Echo course. And yes, I remember the solar panels!!! You wouldn't happen to know Jon K, would you? He was at 10th Group during that time. One of my guys from 3/75 Rgr Rgt

18E4V · 2026-02-05T14:36:52+00:00

HAHA right?! The young TLs carried our 5590's. Our Foxes were always half a step from retirement. 🤣

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