Posted on Oct 5, 2016
SGT Sr Satcom Systems Operator/Maintainer
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First off, wow kinda surprised this generated any response at all. I was looking more for a "oh hey, just do this memorandum and it's all done." kind of a deal. Anyways as for context, awards here go through about 15 or more corrections for non-grammatical issues. The award hasn't been written yet and I would probably end up writing it anyways. I just don't want to waste anyone's time or my own for that matter with writing an award that a civilian company cares not a whit about that just going to get kicked back over and over and over. I know what I have done and I honestly don't care much for recognition. I'd rather see some of my Soldiers get credited as they go on to do bigger and better things. Do I also have other motivations for not wanting an award yes because there have been several things that have left a bad taste, but I didn't post this to air my dirty laundry, I was just simply looking for advice. Thanks all for the numerous replies. Most were pretty entertaining, and a few were even helpful.
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B Dale
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Accept the award from the top brass and then divide it up amongst you soldiers.
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CW3 James Downen
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PFC Tonya Calderon
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Stay alert stay alive
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1SG Crit Cable
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Be grateful! The unit may have not lived up to your exspectations but the organization is beyond measurable. I'm sure you're walking away with more than you entered.
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SFC William Allen
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Accept the award and the spirit it was given to you. suck it up buttercup.
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MSG Vera Akomah
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Take the award and be professional. You represent the NCOs. You may not want the award but someone thinks you deserts it. Accept it and be the NCO you are and be professional.
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SSG Joseph Lanza
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Heck I really don't see what the "issue" is here. If your Chain of Command want to thank you for your Service...why get bent out of shape about it. WTH?? I got enough money but I would never refuse another Medal if "Others" thought it was deemed appropriate....LOL...And I did not get Drafted in the Military, I volunteered.
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Michael Wheatley
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So here is the thoughts of the son of a ww2 vet. Every service member is a hero in my eyes. Just for signing up. You do not get the recognition you deserve. Please take the award, tell your children all about your service, and be the person you were when you volunteered. You signed up with an honorable intention, I bet, and regardless of how your service has gone, there is still honor in your heart.
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SgtMaj Tom Schlechty
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I feel your pain. I didn't want mine at the end of a 26 year career. I seemed a little cheesey to me to "recognise" someone with a MSM for a career where they were competitively promoted to E-9 while never being recognised with a NAM or NCM. My squadron commander said I would get his ass in a crack if he didn't write one up so I took it and moved on. I have much more pride in the plaque the junior enlisted gave me though.
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SGT William Patterson
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It's mind over matter I don't mind and you don't matter
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