What is your favorite military Patch, Medal or Badge?

I received a hat from the Korean Army that is only issued to Korean Soldiers as an award for training Kutusa in 2009 while I was assigned as Assistant NCOIC to the S-3. I am more proud of that then any award I received when I left Korea, oh....I'm sorry I didn't get one from my Unit. I once wore my hat to Six Flags and Koreans that had served came up to me to ask how I got it. Little things matter a lot.

My 1st Cav patch, my EIB and my Air Assault badge! I was so proud to have earned them!

Not once did I see 3ID.

My crew members wings

Was an ass kicker to earn it.

As a Marine who served in the Army I never understood the fascination with patches and badges. I PCS’s from Ft Hood to FT Campbell after Afghanistan. As SSG I was standing with some NCO’s when some CSM walked up bitching and crying why none of us had any Taps, or school Badges which he had all of them! He was crying how can you lead troops in combat without schools. I was tapping my CAB which I fking earned and said the same way I always lead in trips Combat be it as a Marine or Army my combat experience all 7 tours!

Never worn it personally but ever since I first joined I have always wanted this patch.

We did not wear the flag in the 60s and early 70s, wish we had. 1st CAV for me 69-71!

My castle and U.S Flag

82nd/XVIII Airborne Recondo School