RallyPoint Commendation Medal. Who would you nominate and why?

2014-11-26T17:12:29-05:00

RallyPoint Commendation Medal
The RallyPoint Commendation Medal is awarded to any member of RallyPoint other than four Star Administers who, while in discussion in any RP Forum after 6 December 2012, distinguished themselves by intellectual thought, posting a meritorious discussion or a meritorious response. The medal may be awarded to a member of the RallyPoint or of a friendly forum who, after 1 June 2013, distinguishes themselves by an act of Honesty, extraordinary response, or significant meritorious contribution to a discussion which has been of mutual benefit to RallyPoint.

Criteria:
The RallyPoint Commendation Medal is awarded to member and friendly forum personnel (RP Facebook Page) with two Administrator Stars and below who have performed noteworthy contributions in any capacity with RallyPoint. Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious discussion and response, acts of intellectual thought involving no voluntary risk of competence, or sustained meritorious resonses. Approval of the award must be made by any three star Administrator of RallyPoint.

Appearance:
The medallion of the RallyPoint Commendation Medal is a bronze circle, 1 3/8 inches wide. On the medallion is a cross spread horizontally and vertically with a vine in the backgound. On its breast is a period mark to signify the completion of any sentence in the forum. The reverse bears a panel for naming between the words FOR INTELLECTUAL above and KNOWLEDGE below, all placed above a laurel sprig. The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide primarily of blue. It is had two vertical white stripes off set to the near sides of the ribbon with a “RP” device affixed in the center of the ribbon.

Currently only SSG V. Michelle Woods and SFC Mark Merino have been officially awarded this.

On a side note I was put in for one for the "Should a 2LT salute a 1LT" discussion but it got down graded. I received the Down Vote Medal with a numeral "8" device instead.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Nov 26 at 2014 5:30 PM

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I nominate SSG V. Michelle Woods, and SFC Mark Merino. Both have distinguished themselves as prolific authors of thoughtful topics and comments. This is in keeping with the highest traditions of RallyPoint specifically and the uniformed military services in general. Nothing follows.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 26 at 2014 6:33 PM

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I nominate CPT Private RallyPoint Member for (among other things) espirit de corps, award creativity and design, superior sense of humor, grace under fire, and RallyPoint thread survivability. In addition, his ability to be the brunt of countless digs and jabs for the most popular thread on RallyPoint demonstrates his ability to percevere under the constant threat of CAPS LOCK attacks from all directions. Your ownership of the coveted Ranger tab is well known throughout the community and has given you superior armor and a thick hide. Any lesser man would have buckled under the pressures of leadership by now. Although I am not a 2LT (witty thread joke aside) I salute you CPT Private RallyPoint Member.

Response by SPC Richard White made Nov 27 at 2014 4:11 AM

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This is the first I have heard of this

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Nov 27 at 2014 6:57 AM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member You have always managed to bring a smile to the table. Worthy thought & award for those who contribute above and beyond. With that in mind - I would like to respectfully nominate Col Private RallyPoint Member for the initiation of the 'Resources for Veterans and Service Members' thread that continues to provide information and knowledge to any who browse it's contents.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 2 at 2015 7:23 PM

2015-01-02T19:23:07-05:00

1LT Rosa, Without question, all of those points SFC Mark Merino has accumulated attest to his interest in keeping RP a very active site.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2015 5:52 AM

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SSG Private RallyPoint Member <---- this

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2015 6:51 AM

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Since I've been on this site, there have been so many people who have made so many great posts, not sure I could even come up with a single name at this point. I have the most respect for the people who I disagree with in some threads, but find very common ground in others. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member comes to mind. I really like people who are willing to think critically, even if the critical thinking leads us to different conclusions on some topics.

Response by SSG John M. made Jan 3 at 2015 7:48 AM

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Brings great credit on himself/herself, Rally Point and the (Insert Branch)

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Jan 3 at 2015 1:35 PM

2015-01-03T13:35:03-05:00

I believe SSgt Rmon Couer just earned the RP Commendation medal for calling out inappropriate use in Social Media by SSG Justin McCoy in violating opsec in the "What to do around Fort Knox" thread.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-to-do-around-fort-knox-if-going-there-for-a-month?c=1&urlhash=399369

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2015 5:08 PM

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SGT Jason Broadbent Can you maybe enlighten the community as to why you dislike this? I am a bit lost.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 18 at 2015 10:34 AM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member, I nominate PO1 Private RallyPoint Member for going above and beyond in this thread: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/need-some-veteran-s-medical-assistance.

He voluntarily reached out to my grandmother and then reached out to the local VFW Commander and VSO!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2015 12:24 PM

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CW5 Sam Baker. outstanding input at the senior level, his insight has been an invaluable "behind-the-curtain"approach to mentorship. Growth through his experiences have helped others professionally and personally.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 28 at 2015 10:31 PM

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CPT Private RallyPoint Member, I would like to nominate SSG Private RallyPoint Member for https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-permanent-profile-sm-receive-reduced-pay-why-or-why-not. having 145 (as of this post) down votes has got to be a record) and that thread did generate a LOT of debate. hopefully, this nomination recognition of SSG Private RallyPoint Member's contribution, while controversial, did add value to RP! and bring him back to the community!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2015 2:31 PM

2015-05-02T14:31:35-04:00

This has been dormant for a while but I would like to recognize TSgt Hunter Logan She has came onto the sense and has made a big impact early on. For this I think she deserves some recognition. She just about got her RallyPoint Combat Badge too.

Response by SFC Jeremy Boyd made Apr 23 at 2020 10:34 AM

2020-04-23T10:34:28-04:00

I would nominate SFC Private RallyPoint Member for this medal. His replies and interactions are always in a polite and professional manner, and he always backs up his replies to member queries with regulatory guidance. I can't even imagine how many current and previous servicemembers he has aided on RP with his guidance and mentorship.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 23 at 2020 5:20 PM

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COL Mikel Burroughs, for all the great stuff he does for veterans and military personnel.