Posted on Jun 13, 2015
Should RallyPoint add an awards section to the profile for both military & civilian members?
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Should RallyPoint Web designer consider adding a Section in the Profile for Military Awards for both military personnel and civilian personnel?
Do you think RP members will be honest for the most part and only add those they actually received?
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Do you think some RP members will add awards they didn't actually receive?
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Do you think there is no need for another "love me" section on the profile?
Please vote and provide your thoughts?
Do you think RP members will be honest for the most part and only add those they actually received?
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Do you think some RP members will add awards they didn't actually receive?
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Do you think there is no need for another "love me" section on the profile?
Please vote and provide your thoughts?
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As long as it is not mandatory and will enhance the site. I believe that enhancement is an unknown factor; that being personal to each Vet. I personally would not display. I find that to be embarrassing. I have no shadow box, do not know all that I earned, am not up on AR 670-1, ect. One other point, I would not recognize awards from another branch of service, and that is a disservice to them. I use the posted material to get to know other members. I know I have rambled so I'll quit now!
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SPC Woody Bullard
SFC William H. - I know that I don't have the correct words to say to you so I will just tell you I'm very sorry that you have lost your son. I hope in some way
this will express my feelings. I will BOLO for any roaming gators in my yard.
You are "one of the good guys"!!
this will express my feelings. I will BOLO for any roaming gators in my yard.
You are "one of the good guys"!!
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SFC William H.
SPC Woody Bullard - Thanks, and two thumbs up Woody. Haven't heard the term BOLO in a long time; well, since Op Just Cause. You take care!
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Deborah Gregson
I, too, want to express that I'm sorry for the loss of your son, SFC Hawes. On many levels that must have been very difficult for you. I hope that at least on this site you know that there are civilians who honor those in the military who have given their lives in the service of our country.
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SFC William H.
Deborah Gregson - Thank you, and I am glad you are here on RP. People take the death of a son or daughter, or any loved one differently. For example, my wife had me put up a picture montage of my son, Nathan, all over the house. She copes well that way. It just kills me. I suffer in silence.
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TogetherWeServed.com has that. Doing a ribbons wall will no longer make RP unique, in my opinion.
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COL., for the most part, I feel most Veterans would be Honest in Posting any of their Awards and Accomplishments. However, even though I'm extremely Proud of what I've earned and accomplished during my Service Years, I was properly Recognized at the time of each presentation and that good enough for me without having to share them! I have them Proudly Displayed in My Shadow Coffee Table at Home for anyone interested in them to see, especially my Grandchildren. We should Always recognize certain Medal Winners such as the Medal of Honor Winners who rate certain Tributes and Honors already!!! Just my Opinion Sir!
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SPC Woody Bullard
CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw - Outstanding service Sir!!! I completed my three years of active duty and thought about re-enlisting but decided to return to the civilian world. Much respect to you.
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CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw
Thank You So Much!!! Regardless of the time served, you'll always be My Brother and always will have my Respect. Thank You For Your Service!!!
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SPC Woody Bullard
CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw - Thank you for the nice words which I
appreciate very much. RallyPoint military veterans and active duty members are like a
second family. I'm proud to be a member of that second family. My son enlisted in the
Navy and graduated from OCS in Pensacola, Florida where he received his Officer Commission. He served 7 years active duty as a Lt in the Seabees with two tours of ground duty in Afghanistan building U.S. Marine forward living quarters. He is now in the reserves with the rank of Lt Commander. You will laugh at this he was never assigned to a Navy ship. He was always on ground duty usually with the Marines. I was surprised when he did not follow in the family Army service tradition. My Dad was a
WWII Army veteran who served in the South Pacific. We argue over the Army vs Navy football game every year but it's all in fun. Take care.
appreciate very much. RallyPoint military veterans and active duty members are like a
second family. I'm proud to be a member of that second family. My son enlisted in the
Navy and graduated from OCS in Pensacola, Florida where he received his Officer Commission. He served 7 years active duty as a Lt in the Seabees with two tours of ground duty in Afghanistan building U.S. Marine forward living quarters. He is now in the reserves with the rank of Lt Commander. You will laugh at this he was never assigned to a Navy ship. He was always on ground duty usually with the Marines. I was surprised when he did not follow in the family Army service tradition. My Dad was a
WWII Army veteran who served in the South Pacific. We argue over the Army vs Navy football game every year but it's all in fun. Take care.
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CMDCM John F. "Doc" Bradshaw
Understand Totally!!! Love the Friendly Banter between the Services:-))) But in the end, We are ALL Brothers and Sisters!!! That's Awesome about your Son. I enjoyed my brief time with the Seabees:-))) Semper FI Doc Bradshaw
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I think the solidarity is in the service.
I have sat through enough meetings with veterans arguing over who was the biggest hero. When we have every veteran housed with every military family recognized and sponsored, you can talk to me about heros.
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I think the solidarity is in the service.
I have sat through enough meetings with veterans arguing over who was the biggest hero. When we have every veteran housed with every military family recognized and sponsored, you can talk to me about heros.
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While I'm not opposed to the idea, I don't see the need for a feature such as this. I'm retired so all my ribbons and/or medals and $2 will get me a cup of coffee anywhere in town.
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The idea of RallyPoibt is to get to know one another and have open discussions. Posting of ones awards really serves no valuable purpose. We really want to know what experience an individual has, and what insights we can share either up or down the experience tree.
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Rally point affords me the opportunity to speak to a larger group of veterans and I am currently able to in person. I don't need to know their credentials in order to decide whether or not I respect their decision or opinion. I think it would encourage what we used to call PX Rangers.
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I don't think it is a good idea. I already get in trouble with people because of my hate of the Bronze Senior Ranking Breathing in a Combat Zone Bullshit Medal. God, if I find out there is another medal you get just because you are an E-7 or above I will lose my ever lovin mind!
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I do not think it would be a wise decision because we have members that do not have that many awards yet have good ideas, while we have those with many awards yet have bad ideas.
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