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

When I was working for US Customs around Desert Storm time we had several USAF E-4/5s with 4 rows of ribbons for things like completing boot camp. One of the Customs guy got called up and came by before leaving for the Gulf. He was a USMCR Sergent Major, also with 4 rows of ribbons including a Silver Star and Combat Action Ribbon. The number of rows don't impress me, certain ribbons do.

Let’s be realistic- some services hand out ribbons and medals for showing up on time. A buddy used the term “Mexican General” once at a uniform inspection - appropriate...

I remember when I was in during the eighties and early nineties it was very tough to get an award, I think the pendulum has swung the other way. I don’t blame the person for wearing them, he was nominated for them and it was approved. I think the award system should be reviewed, if everybody gets one, then they lose their meaning.

If he earned them let him wear them.

If he earned them, which he undoubtedly did or the Command Chief wouldn't be wearing that stuff in front of his superiors...which are, for all intents and purposes, generals.

As a former Infantry man my greatest pride is in my CIB. Another thing, when I watch generals in front of congress; I look at their awards. I notice that there is not a lot of V devices on those ribbons. And damn few CIB/CAB awards. I refer to these as Ph.D generals. Very well educated ,lacking good solid experience. Thus they are not the people I would follow in combat.

Ribbons are part of your uniform.if you've earned it,it is suppose to be on your uniform.

One medal says it all CIB

Too much

Your highest awards should be present not the thank you for joining awards