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Thread: National Defense Service Medal
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06-14-09, 02:44 PM #46
I had my NDM status checked before I left the Army National Guard for retirement. I rated the first one because I served during the Vietnam War era. I rated the second one because my Gurad unit was activted, but we stood down before being sent to Desert Storm. I rated the third one because I was activated for 18 months to do a tour in Iraq. So my retirement DD214 has NDSM (3). After 41 years, I'll wear it with 2 stars.
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06-22-09, 06:43 PM #47
THAT is cool. Not too many of you folks around to be sure.
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09-26-09, 07:46 PM #48
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09-27-09, 12:33 AM #49
yes why question ribbons unless you're the ribbon police. I served from 1978 to 1993 and I was awarded ribbon I have'nt received to this day. So can someone tell me who can help or assist in getting me what I deserved. Beside a hard time I served with honor too.
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09-27-09, 07:48 AM #50
Go to
Marine CorpsWhere to write for medalsNavy Personnel Command
Liaison Office Room 5409
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100Where medals are mailed fromNavy Personnel Command
Liaison Office Room 5409
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100Where to write in case of a problem
or an appealCommandant of the Marine Corps
Military Awards Branch (MMMA)
3280 Russell Road
Quantico VA 22134-5100
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/mil...ls.html#marine
The information you need is there.
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10-08-09, 06:32 PM #51
left active duty and returned during the same period of eligibility.??
i was in us army in march 2007 and get out dec 2007. My dd214 have national defense service medal... and now i received other from usmc. Can you explain what means: "left active duty and returned during the same period of eligibility." and if can i meet all requeriments?
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10-08-09, 06:55 PM #52
I have difficulty understanding your question (due in part to horrible grammar and disjointed sentences).
You say you served in the Army for enough time to get the NDSM. Now you are a Marine. You do not rate another NDSM for serving again, the eligibility period is a 'one time only' shot no matter how many branches you serve in.
Not trying to be difficult but your question is hard to understand.
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10-08-09, 08:11 PM #53
The quick answer is simple
There are 3 recent times of eligibility for current members
1. Vietnam Era
2. Desert Storm
3. Current War on Terror (Iraq & Afghan.)
I am assuming that you only rate 1 NDM because you served in two branches during one time of national emergency...The current War on Terror.
For the "way older vets" they may over lap WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Being an "older vet", I overlap Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraq. Some of the younger ones rate two awards since they overlap Desert Storm and the War on Terror. Some like yourself rate just the one because you have served during the War on Terror. The number of services you have been enlisted in has no bearing on the number of NDM you get, just times of national emergency.
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10-08-09, 08:12 PM #54
Thanks, Gunny. (I rate a star on my NDSM for that reason).
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10-08-09, 08:13 PM #55
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10-08-09, 08:14 PM #56
Is it just ME? Am I being a 'grammar Nazi'??
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10-08-09, 08:24 PM #57
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10-08-09, 09:02 PM #58
True. I try not to be an azzhole out of the chute, cause I hate that crap for the most part when I'm new on a site...but still....dammmmit, rules are rules....
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11-13-09, 04:30 PM #59
Not That It Matter , But Iwas Active Duty During Desert Sheild/storm. I Know This Is Stupid Question But Would You Wear A Star With The Ribbon Probly Not.
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11-13-09, 09:37 PM #60
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