Posted on Nov 6, 2015
When are you authorized to wear two of the same ribbon?
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When are you authorized to wear two of the same ribbon? I've only seen it one time and it's on the current Sergeant Major of the Army's dress uniform he wears two AAM ribbons.
DA Pam 670-1
Dress Uniform
Awards
Ribbons
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It was common among combat pilots in the Air Force during Vietnam. There were several pilots awarded more than 20 Air Medals. If you got more than 20, one ribbon could only hold four silver oak leaf clusters and they had to wear another ribbon for those above 20.
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CPT Charles Hardin
MG William Maddox won the air medal race I think. 127 awards. Air medals in Vietnam were awarded @ 1 per 25 combat hours so the Army went to numbers. Mine is AM #53 kinda run of the mill for multi tour gun driver
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Have to admit, the Army sure loves its awards. Aww but nothing but love to you guys . . . .LOL
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It's because it's his 10th award. There's a four device limit on any ribbon. Once he receives another AAM he'll be able to switch back to one ribbon...
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