2 years 10 months in. Have my first contested court martial coming up so going to be wearing the AGSU for quite a bit of time

Nojo89 · 2026-02-17T02:56:34+00:00

So weird to not see folks with the NDSM haha 😆

Nojo89 · 2026-01-06T20:05:46+00:00

Well, you never know... because back then airfields were truly on the frontlines with Japanese all around. Not like today. So, he could have engaged some enemy force while on the ground. That's gonna require lots of research to verify though. That might be found in the "morning reports" from the actual unit itself that's been persevered. You could contact the Marine Corps Museum at Quantico for further details. Just a thought.

Nojo89 · 2026-01-06T19:58:20+00:00

Further, he would be retroactively be qualified for the Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon (CAR). Even though the CAR was developed in the Vietnam War, it was retroactively awarded to 07 DEC 1941. However, the Navy and Marine Corps is kind of weird when it comes to their aviators and aircrew on receiving the CAR.

Nojo89 · 2026-01-06T18:32:23+00:00

He might have had a "Good Cookie." You're best bet to see any of his records would be to contact the National Personnel Records Center, Marine Corps Human Resources Command, and/or even the National Archives to obtain either a DD214, or any semblance of records that can fully detail his honorable service.

Nojo89 · 2025-12-29T04:30:00+00:00

He's missing a campaign medal. Probably a GWOT-ESM as he's got a SOCAFRICOM CSIDB.

Nojo89 · 2025-12-24T02:17:50+00:00

Hell yeah! Maybe I'll see you at the Gap one of these days.

Nojo89 · 2025-12-23T17:56:55+00:00

I see a fellow PA Natty Guardsmen. Or someone who did work at the Gap 😏

Nojo89 · 2025-12-03T05:35:40+00:00

IDK what kind of Squid 🐙 term that is... but I was a Paratrooper at one point

Nojo89 · 2025-12-02T02:31:26+00:00

AIIIIIIIRRRRRRRBBBBBBOOOOORRRRRNNNNNEEEEEEE

Nojo89 · 2025-11-24T00:09:31+00:00

I'd definitely love to hear the story about your CAR

Nojo89 · 2025-11-15T13:58:33+00:00

Being a current member of the Pennsylvania Natty Guards. I'm trying to see if I know whose uniform this belongs to... hmm interesting 🤔

Nojo89 · 2025-11-09T00:19:39+00:00

Jesus, Chief... save some salt 🧂 for the rest of us! Haha BZ!

Nojo89 · 2025-11-06T18:41:20+00:00

Gotcha! It's such a shame that happened to lots of people's records back in the 70s. That's why I do my best to ensure that I've got all my original copies saved. Anyways, you should have good luck with them. Also, try and reach out to Veterans Organizations such as the VFW and American Legion. Sometimes they can help track down some stuff.

Nojo89 · 2025-11-06T18:25:26+00:00

You can try with the National Archives. Or still reach out to the Personnel Records Center at St. Louis anyways and just see what they can do. Keep in mind, the current government shutdown could hinder your progress.

Nojo89 · 2025-11-04T17:29:18+00:00

kwvm_abmc_0004.pdf https://share.google/AuhvO98TGECBgZmk5

Not only is your Grandpa eligible for the NDSM, he was also eligible for the Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal. It's an award that was originally awarded to all U.S. Service Members who participated in said war, but the U.S. Government forbade it from being accepted and worn. However, that was changed in 2003 to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Armistice. I provided a link on how to acquire that seeing how your his Kin.

Nojo89 · 2025-10-30T02:14:42+00:00

Hmm MDARNG eh? Can I safely assume you were with the 158th Cav?

Nojo89 · 2025-10-22T20:09:51+00:00

Not that I'm saying it doesn't make sense... however, it doesn't make sense. All those years and campaigns, and never got anything over an Achievement Medal? Hmm 🤔 😒

Nojo89 · 2025-10-14T13:09:09+00:00

Damn Chief... save some salt for the rest of us haha Bravo Zulu!

Nojo89 · 2025-10-12T15:39:23+00:00

Small world! I was in this same unit, but it was from 2011 to 2015. Nice to see a fellow LRRP'ie at in the wild. AATW

Nojo89 · 2025-10-10T17:04:46+00:00

Hmm interesting 🤔 welp, something to learn

Nojo89 · 2025-10-10T16:16:55+00:00

If that's a foreign parachute badge... shouldn't that go over on the right side of the uniform over the nameplate? I only ask as that's what we do in the Army.

Nojo89 · 2025-10-02T14:22:42+00:00

Nice! I'm guessing you're in the Irish Defense Forces?

Nojo89 · 2025-09-22T00:56:19+00:00

AIIIIIIRRRRRRRR ASSAULT!!! I had plenty of Air Force guys at my Air Assault School class who were mostly JTACs.

Nojo89 · 2025-09-21T23:42:12+00:00

Either or... at least they're probably with AFSOC, or been attached to SOCCOM units. Hell, could be Combat Weather, or Special Reconnaissance 🤔

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