Can some ribbon racks be over the top, or is more always better?

2000-2010 He was assigned to a SOC Command, Duke Field and Ft Bragg.

His rack is impressive, but Col. Bud Day's was more impressive.

Recall many years ago in a bar outside the gate. A Marine Master Gunny, Korea and Vietnam veteran, was sitting at the bar sipping on a cold beer when a young sailor walked in. He looked at the rack the Master Guns had and exclaimed something like, "Wow, how many ribbons do you have?"

The Master Guns took another sip, looked at the young sailor and replied, "Every damned inspection I have about $40.00 worth of ribbons and devices."

I didn’t join for the medals, in fact I wish they would give me a good bottle of whiskey instead and say thank you. I’m proud to be a server of my state and nation.

I think the point mentioned elsewhere is that, at least when it comes to service dress, the USAF requires the member to wear all of the ribbons they've earned. As a command CMSgt, which somewhere on either side of 30 years of service, the rack may be a little high, but not impossible. I retired with about a six-rack with only 22 years of service, and no combat, etc., so it seems possible to me. More importantly, though, is, if he earned them, he may have no choice but to display them this way.

Personally, I think the military it General hands out awards like toilet paper these days. There was a time when you actually had to something to earn them.

Had this debate with wife regarding mini medals on mess dress. She said get them all, I said I would shoot for $75 dollars worth. Seriously, If you earned and rate it, wear it. KEB

ERB will state if he is entitled to those ribbon

This Non Com deserves all the respect in the world not only for his service but for his accomplishments. There would NEVER have been a question in a soldiers mind in the past of what this hero has on his chest only respect and admiration for his accomplishments. Being the top NonCom for his installation he shows what every service member of all branches can accomplish with loyalty commitment hard work and devotion to duty! Does that sound familiar folks; called the NCO CREED! If you have to question this top leaders uniform and decorations then either you should question your commitment to the uniform or your career choice in the armed forces something that is a proud tradition and honor. To this new leader I would say thank you for your service sacrifice and new position leading our heroes in trying times.