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NowArmyMP
10-07-11, 09:50 AM
To anyone that knows,

I was in Okinawa with the 3rd FSSG back in 88/89. I received the sea service deployment ribbon for that period.

I heard now that you get both the SSDR and the N/MC Overseas ribbon for that tour.

Do I rate it for that time period and if I do; who do I write to get my DD214 updated? I am an Warrant Officer in the US Army now and just want to ensure I have all the right stuff in my file.

Thank you.

taylordc15
10-07-11, 10:30 AM
No you don't, you get one or the other, 3DFSSG is a deployable unit and gets the SSDR, if you are with a Base unit you get the Overseas ribbon

NowArmyMP
10-07-11, 01:49 PM
No you don't, you get one or the other, 3DFSSG is a deployable unit and gets the SSDR, if you are with a Base unit you get the Overseas ribbon

Taylor,

Thank you for answering my question.

Carpshooter
10-07-11, 04:21 PM
I was station in Okinawa with the 1st MAW and was TAD to Nam for 6 months back in '70-'71 , besides the firewatch , Veitnam service and Vietnam Campaign ribbons , would I rate such a ribbon ? :iwo:

WXSgt
10-09-11, 02:21 AM
if u were in the MAW on Okinawa you should get the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

Carpshooter
10-09-11, 06:45 AM
:iwo:
if u were in the MAW on Okinawa you should get the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

I need to get an updated DD214 ! :thumbup:

Thanks for your opinion ! :iwo:

Sgt Leprechaun
10-12-11, 12:45 AM
Actually, it depends on the eligibility dates for those. They may not be backdated that far.

O.R. Davis
08-17-13, 09:53 PM
I was assigned to the MB Naples Italy from 1967 to 1970. I was told by a 1st Sergeant that I could wear the Overseas Ribbon. Do I rate it? Appreciate any help offered. Semper Fi

LCPLE3
09-09-13, 03:29 PM
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/blseaservice.htm

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navawards/bloverseas.htm

Found this info on both the sea service ribbon and the overseas service ribbon.

Carpshooter
09-09-13, 05:46 PM
But I got out in '71 , too early !:(

awbrown1462
09-09-13, 09:13 PM
I was with F 2/12 from oct 73 to oct 74 and with MAG-36 from 76-77 do I rate any of these two ribbons

LCPLE3
09-10-13, 06:29 AM
I was with F 2/12 from oct 73 to oct 74 and with MAG-36 from 76-77 do I rate any of these two ribbons

Both are retroactive to 15 August 1974. I checked your profile and it looks like you are qualified for the overseas ribbon for duty at Okinawa between 76-77.

LCPLE3
09-10-13, 06:58 AM
Three years ago I requested copies of my service records and to my surprise they awarded me both ribbons. I was active duty from 1975 -1979. Sea service ribbon for deployable unit (detachment) to the caribbean. Overseas ribbon for duty 1st MAW at Iwakuni, Japan.