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Trucrimsongold
07-14-09, 09:32 PM
I have considered getting an updated copy of my DD214 Since I was told by my command there were like three or four awards up in the air that were still unknown in 91. Im making a shadow box for my daughter to have one day and I want to make sure anything tht has changed since 1991 is put in it. Anyone in Task Force Ripper or Grizzly know if we ever rated the Marine Corps expeditionary medal or anything else?

thewookie
07-14-09, 10:09 PM
I think there is a link around here with that info on it; fill out your profile and I might help you find it. :marine:Semper Fi

3522
07-14-09, 10:19 PM
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How do you get a post count of zero? You must be magic! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-whacky108.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Petz
07-14-09, 11:00 PM
that is interesting.... how DID he do that?

3522
07-14-09, 11:06 PM
Magic..................

Wyoming
07-14-09, 11:11 PM
Magic..................

Exactly, you just gotta believe!!:thumbup:

Petz
07-14-09, 11:43 PM
no al, that's for fairies... and since I have a daughter... it's become mandatory to believe in fairies....

KawiGunny
07-15-09, 06:43 AM
Magic..................


Yep..... just like his profile says he entered back in '87, he is still in and only a PFC. Magic!

Trucrimsongold
07-15-09, 09:43 AM
Im sorry guys, Im new here. I just saw where I forgot to finish my profile. Ive corrected that and hope I meet up to your expectations so I can get some info about awards Ripper did or did not get after I got out..thanks...sorry for the sarcasim. it just proves im a Marine.

KawiGunny
07-15-09, 09:48 AM
Im sorry guys, Im new here. I just saw where I forgot to finish my profile. Ive corrected that and hope I meet up to your expectations so I can get some info about awards Ripper did or did not get after I got out..thanks...sorry for the sarcasim. it just proves im a Marine.


Killer..... you met our expectations when you graduated boot camp. As for the awards for TF Ripper, sorry I can't help you there but I am sure there is someone on the site that would be more than helpful with that. Welcome brother :beer:

Trucrimsongold
07-15-09, 09:51 AM
Thanks gunny. I almost forgot to mention in my profile I loved Va Beach also. Spent plenty of time prior to the military going there as well even before I was at NOB. Those ODU Gals were a great deal of fun for me and my crew.

Quinbo
07-15-09, 10:07 AM
Most of task force Ripper got a CAR, SSDR, SWASM x 2, Kuati liberation medal, I think it was 93 that we got the KLMK for the same action. Hope that helps. There was no expeditionary medal awarded that I know of.

Trucrimsongold
07-15-09, 10:39 AM
Most of task force Ripper got a CAR, SSDR, SWASM x 2, Kuati liberation medal, I think it was 93 that we got the KLMK for the same action. Hope that helps. There was no expeditionary medal awarded that I know of.

That does help. I was just wondering if it was worth the trouble to get another DD214 just in case, but since I got out in 91 and fully in 95 during that time frame something might have went through other than the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal from Kuwait vs the one we got from Saudi. thanks again.

Sgt Leprechaun
07-16-09, 12:42 AM
There is a link to the webiste on one of the stickies, it will let you look for your unit awards by unit, and it's up to date.

GeorgeUSMC
08-31-09, 07:02 PM
Would like to get in contact with any Marines from Phoenix,Arizona/ Southbend,Indiana, that served in DESERT STORM TASK FORCE RIPPER and also that were on board the USNS Denebola. Motor transport unit/CHARLIE MINEFIELD COMPANY/TASK FORCE RIPPER.:flag::tank:

doc h fmf
09-20-09, 03:28 PM
That reminds me I was in desert storm also and i dont think i got all my ribbons either I was with the 1st motor battalion 1st MEF. I was Discharged in jan 1992. <br />
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doc h fmf

Skosh59
09-20-09, 06:58 PM
That does help. I was just wondering if it was worth the trouble to get another DD214 just in case, but since I got out in 91 and fully in 95 during that time frame something might have went through other than the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal from Kuwait vs the one we got from Saudi. thanks again.

You can requested an updated copy your DD-214 via NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Ave, St Louis, Mo. 63132-5100, they also have a web site
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/

Any way I requested an updated copy of my 214, got it fairly quick but it was just an exact copy of the one I received when I got out, there were no updates.

Quinbo
09-20-09, 07:47 PM
Just off the cuff and too lazy of I to look it up. I believe you fill out SF-180 and request a DD-215. Your 214 is permanate and unchangeable. Requesting a copy gets you just that you get is a copy of the original and not an upgrade or modified version.

Skosh59
09-21-09, 03:37 PM
An SF-180 can be downlaoded at the url I listed above. Section II, (Info. / Document Request) paragraph 2 (Purpose) has a box for Medals/Awards But I see no mention of a DD-215. I suppose that checking the OMPF filed whould provide the needed information. The form can be filled out & printed, but the completed form can not be saved on your PC; only the blank form.

This should help someone.
I also googled on DD-215 and found nothing meaningful.

SgtFreddieSchei
03-10-10, 02:36 PM
I do beleive that there was a PUC, and at least a MUC that were developed after your EAS, I was with TOW 3rd Tanks CO Buster Diggs

tjc289
07-28-10, 09:41 AM
Can anyone tell me how to find an update for awards issued to units during the Gulf War. Sepcifically units assigned to Task Force Ripper.
Thanks

Sgt Leprechaun
07-28-10, 11:56 PM
Check the sticky at the top of this post. Lists all awards by unit and 'task force'. Should tell you what you need to know!

tjc289
07-29-10, 06:19 AM
Sgt. Leprechaun, Thanks for the advice. Bare with me, I'm not that computer savy. What do you mean by sticky?

Quinbo
07-29-10, 06:55 AM
Page 1 of this thread pretty much laid it out. <br />
We got <br />
National Defense Service Medal <br />
Combat action ribbon (maybe) <br />
Southwest Asian Service Medal X2 <br />
Kuatia Liberation Medal <br />
Kuatia Liberation...

Sgt Leprechaun
07-29-10, 05:30 PM
Sgt. Leprechaun, Thanks for the advice. Bare with me, I'm not that computer savy. What do you mean by sticky?

LOL. No worries. A sticky is a thread at the top of a topic that stays at the top (and is 'stuck' there no matter what).

The one you are looking for is "Most current NAVMC 2922 roster of awards"

freddyisback
09-22-14, 05:04 PM
Not sure if you qualify for the SWASM x3. I qualify for the 3rd award, because I was part of the rear detachment left to help return the Division's equipment back to the states. The campaigns were: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Southwest Asia Cease-Fire. Southwest Asia Cease-Fire started: 12 April 1991. I left 21 April 1991.

FistFu68
09-23-14, 02:02 AM
Welcome Home Guys...S/F :iwo:

bhuntster
10-30-15, 05:03 PM
All,
I registered just to answer this question. Back in 07 I found out that I could send in to a Navy site that would investigate the awards I was allowed to wear. I received one sheet of paper that stated that I was allowed to wear the Naval Unit Commendation (NUC) in addition to the other awards I knew I had; good cookie, national defense service medal, southwest asia service medal w/ 2 bronze stars, CAR, KLM kuwait, KLM saudi, and the SSDR.
I tried the civilian life for seven years and then I reenlisted in the Army. I know... I know... lol. But I tell people to this day, "If it wasn't for my training in the Marine Corps, I never would have made it this far in my career." I am now in the process of clearing my final duty station and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Two from the Army with 100% disability.
Brian

bhuntster
10-30-15, 05:06 PM
I just looked at the paperwork, here is the address that was on the paperwork. It took quite some time to receive the paperwork.

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
RETIRED RECORDS SECTION
PERS 312D2
9700 PAGE AVENUE
ST LOUIS MO 63132-5000

bhuntster
10-30-15, 05:11 PM
One more thing; I know I'm postin alot. Since I was comin up on my retirement, I was feeling nostalgic and was looking around the web for TF RIPPER and came across this link. Also for any artillerymen out there (former 0844), I found a good video of a four round, red bag mission. I don't know which Battery this was as my mind cannot recollect every person in my unit, Hotel 3/11, but the video shows one of the four Batterys in RIPPER.
http://www.c-span.org/video/?16800-1/first-marine-divisions-task-force-ripper

bhuntster
10-30-15, 05:28 PM
Reviewed the Naval document again and found a phone number that states, "For questions call (314) 592-1150, ext 1-4085/1-4086."