Have long had a problem with say, FO's, Cav Scouts and such traveling with and doing basically the same job as Infantrymen and never being recognized for their efforts. Do not get me wrong, I am not saying they should wear the CIB, that is an Infantry award and should only be awarded to the Infantry. Just saying they should also be recognized in some fashion for closing with the enemy and fighting up close and personal like.
Not sure of the exact line by line requirements of the Combat Medic Badge, but know of guys who where further back than I who got it and later strut around a stateside post boasting like they had enetered Baghdad and slayed Hussein singlehandedly, after never being even remotely close to the action.
As for me, I will stay in the rear and keep lobing rockets over your head, you boys go get all the glory you want!!! I have enough medals on my chest!
Trav
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Godspeed and keep low!
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