Posted on Feb 6, 2014
Do you think this would be a good way to recognize people who stayed in for the long-haul?
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In the most recent edition of Army Times, a Sergeant First Class puts forth the case to create a "Retirement Award" for those who serve twenty or more years. <div><br></div><div>Do you think this would be a good way to recognize people who stayed in for the long-haul? Or do you think it just another award for "checking the block" like the Army Service Ribbon?</div>
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I also heard of it referred to as a longevity award. I think it would be another good way to show how many years you have served in increments of 5-10-15-20. Needless to say it ends up being a retirement award but I also like the idea of it being available for at least 10-15-20 years of service.
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Chief Goodman, I like the 10-15-20 idea too. I was reading in the Army Times that the SFC that came up with the idea thought it's precedence would be second only to the MoH, I think that is a good idea too, but I also agree with the people who don't think it should only because of the other awards for actions of valor. What is your stand point?
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I would NOT even consider making it second to the MoH... However, I could see it given precedence over the Good Conduct Medal since it is almost the same thing but has a roman numeral for years of service.
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A retirement medal won't do anyone any good. When you are in the local work force you don' wear ribbons so once the ceremony is over, nobody knows.
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