Posted on Apr 19, 2014

Why don't we (USAF) wear full-sized medals on any of our uniforms.

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The CSAF and CMSAF wear a ceremonial uniform with full-sized medals and so do the Honor Guard. Why not anyone else?

I would love to wear my medals. AFI 36-2903 says I can wear them on my suit when I retire, but not on my uniform. SMH

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Why don't more Soldiers wear their full size medals?

I have attended dozens of Army Balls thoughout the years. And one thing stands out to me. No one wears full size medals. Everyone to incude senior NCOs and officers are content to wear ribbons. You might have one or two people sporting medals, but they usually are very rare. Why is that? <br><br>Every time I see pictures of Marines in their Dress Blues more often then not they are sporting medals. No matter what rank. I have seen E-2s and E-3s sporting medals during their Balls. Are they "required" to have them? Is it something pushed down by their NCOs, that everyone with wear Medals?

Why don't we (USAF) wear full-sized medals on any of our uniforms.

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