Is the recently announced Operation Inherent Resolve Ribbon a real thing?

2016-04-06T09:17:43-04:00

I read in the Navy Times that there is going to be a new ribbon/medal for those who served during Operation Inherent Resolve from all branches. There was a listing of qualifications (of course) but is this a real thing or is scuttlebutt?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 9:25 AM

2016-04-06T09:25:56-04:00

It's not for OEF, OEF is Afghanistan. It's for OIR in Iraq and Syria.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 9:50 AM

2016-04-06T09:50:37-04:00

I saw the announcement in AF times. looks pretty legit.

Response by SSgt Robert Marx made Apr 6 at 2016 9:56 AM

2016-04-06T09:56:34-04:00

It is real!

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/03/30/dod-reveals-operation-inherent-resolve-medal-for-campaign-isis.html

DoD Reveals Operation Inherent Resolve Medal for Campaign against ISIS

Thousands of U.S. troops who have deployed in support of the mission against ISIS are now eligible for a new medal, officials announced.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 9:59 AM

2016-04-06T09:59:35-04:00

And it's awesome looking it has a dagger going through a scorpion it doesn't get any cooler than that

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 6 at 2016 10:22 AM

2016-04-06T10:22:17-04:00

It's like Pokémon, every time you think you've collected them all, they make new ones!

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Apr 6 at 2016 10:30 AM

2016-04-06T10:30:39-04:00

Cool another ribbon for showing up.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 11:40 AM

2016-04-06T11:40:34-04:00

Legit. Substitutable for the GWOTE medal they've been awarding.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Apr 6 at 2016 12:29 PM

2016-04-06T12:29:33-04:00

Egad! More fruit for the salad.

Response by SGT Alberto Ciccone made Apr 6 at 2016 1:41 PM

2016-04-06T13:41:15-04:00

Yes it is real. My friend is a part of it and will be receiving it upon return.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2016 4:40 PM

2016-04-06T16:40:25-04:00

I don't understand the hatred towards OIR campaign award.... Only thing I don't understand is since we didn't initiate into a new country we shoulda just rolled with Iraq freedom again....

Response by MSG David Rogers III made Jul 14 at 2016 5:26 PM

2016-07-14T17:26:46-04:00

If it is in the Navy or any of the Military Times.... it must be real. Military Times is as legit as the New York Post!