Posted on Jan 19, 2017
Why do most recent Medal of Honor recipients leave the military shortly after being awarded it?
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Mainly speaking about the latest MoH recipients from the Global War on Terrorism. I understand you receive a number of benefits for being a recipient of the award, such as; $1200 per month for life, 10% increase in military retirement pension, qualified dependents are automatically approved for attendance at military academies, commissary and PX privileges for life, the list goes on and on. Just wondering why the ones that had under 20 years wouldn't finish. Any thoughts on this?
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http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/06/the-benefits-for-medal-of-honor-recipeints/
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http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/06/the-benefits-for-medal-of-honor-recipeints/
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CWO3 (Join to see)
It would have been an honor to salute any MOH recipient for me, whether Private or General. I met MSgt Pitman at Camp Pendleton in late 80's and also Sgt Maj Kellogg at Quantico in 80 and during a CAX at 29 Palms in 89. They were the last Enlisted Marines with MOH on active duty until recent years. Both were very humble men from my very limited experience with them.
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Julie Pittman Johnson
Seriously never met an Officer or any other rank, who had an issue saluting Recipients. It is a display of respect that no one really sees as being demanded, just deserved.
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I was returned to the AirWing after being woundedbad enough to stop me from jumping...
The first inspection after getting dressed, it occurred to me that none of the AirWingers had the 'opportunity' I had, and would probably think I had bought the gedunk at the Exchange.
For the next three years all they ever saw was a National Defense and Good Conduct...
The only person who knew or needed to know was my Skipper.
I damned sure didn't need or want to make explanations to anyone.
The first inspection after getting dressed, it occurred to me that none of the AirWingers had the 'opportunity' I had, and would probably think I had bought the gedunk at the Exchange.
For the next three years all they ever saw was a National Defense and Good Conduct...
The only person who knew or needed to know was my Skipper.
I damned sure didn't need or want to make explanations to anyone.
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Actually I had a SgtMaj in the Marine Corps who retired with a CHM in the 80's.
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Why do Medal of Honor recipients leave the military shortly after? In my experience that is not always true I have known four of them and they continued to serve for many years to served they were awarded the Medal of Honor even going back to Vietnam for more tours.
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I agree with much that's been posted, but I would also imagine that it is tough on the families, too. The MOH recipient might not want to expose the spouse and kids to all the on-base notoriety, or may not want to keep moving every 3-4 years. The famiiy may be subject to stuff like this: "YOUR DAD has the MOH?" "What's it like being married to such a hero?" and more....
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Usually it's because the person awarded the MoH died while doing the thing that earned them the MoH.
Only recently have MoH awardees had access to medical treatment that allowed them to survive what would have been fatal in the past.
Only recently have MoH awardees had access to medical treatment that allowed them to survive what would have been fatal in the past.
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SFC (Join to see)
Sorry, maybe I should've been a bit more clear. Mainly speaking with the latest recipients that are still alive.
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