Medals & Ribbons

These are my medals and ribbons.  A nice collection over 20 years.   Misawa Japan, during my earlier years, was, by far, my most rewarding assignment when it came to recognition.   As I became more confident, bolder and outspoken during my later years, I got screwed in Key West (1994) and Hawaii (1998) by those who felt threatened by my challenges and lack of ass-kissing.  However, I have no regrets.  I did what I set out to do.  I did what I thought was best.  And, I still achieved my rank.  I said what had to be said.  And, if some "powers that be" want to deny recognition over an entire assignment because someone dared to challenge them, then so be it.  I'd do it again...

Meritorious Service Medal (2 Medals)
For: Distinguished Meritorious Service
At: 6920th Electronic Security Group @ Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1978 November 15 ~ 1982 April 28
At: 6920th Electronic Security Group @ Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1983 August 5 ~ 1986 October 1

Air Force Commendation Medal
For: Distinguished Outstanding Service
At: 6947th Electronic Security Squadron @ Naval Air Station Key West - Florida
Period: 1986 October 23 ~ 1990 September 30

Air Force Achievement Medal
For: Outstanding Performance in Detection and Reporting of Soviet Shootdown of Korean Airlines (KAL) Flight 007 (KAL-007)
At: 6920th Electronic Security Group @ Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1983 September 1 ~ 1983 September 5

Joint Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon
For: Exceptionally Meritorious Service in Support of Joint Military Missions
At: National Security Agency - Central Security Service (NSA/CSS)
Period: 1991 June 1 ~ 1995 June 1

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon (7 Ribbons)
For: Outstanding Service in Support of Air Force Missions
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Air Force Good Conduct Medal (6 Medals)
For: Exemplary Conduct (Awarded Every 3 Years)
Period: 1978 May 4 ~ 1981 May 3
Period: 1981 May 4 ~ 1984 May 3
Period: 1984 May 4 ~ 1987 May 3
Period: 1987 May 4 ~ 1990 May 3
Period: 1990 May 4 ~ 1993 May 3
Period: 1993 May 4 ~ 1996 May 3

National Defense Service Medal
For: Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Period: 1990 August 2 ~ 1995 November 30

Korea Defense Service Medal
For: Service in Korea to Uphold the Armistice Between North/South Korea
At: 6903rd Electronic Security Group @ Osan Air Base - Korea
Period: 1982 June 24 ~ 1983 August 3

Humanitarian Service Medal
For: Hurricane Andrew (Florida)
At: 6947th Electronic Security Squadron @ Naval Air Station Key West - Florida
Period: 1992 August 24 ~ 1992 November 1

Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
For: Service in Overseas Area on Remote/Unaccompanied Tour
At: 6903rd Electronic Security Group @ Osan Air Base - Korea
Period: 1982 June 24 ~ 1983 August 3

Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon (2 Ribbons)
For: Service in Overseas Area
At: 6920th Electronic Security Group @ Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1978 November 13 ~ 1983 June 10
At: 6920th Electronic Security Group @ Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1983 August 5 ~ 1986 October 14

Longevity Service Award Ribbon (5 Ribbons)
For: Honorable Active Service (Awarded Every 4 Years)
Period: 1978 May 4 ~ 1982 May 3
Period: 1982 May 4 ~ 1986 May 3
Period: 1986 May 4 ~ 1990 May 3
Period: 1990 May 4 ~ 1994 May 3
Period: 1994 May 4 ~ 1998 May 3

Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon (2 Ribbons)
For: NCO Leadership School
At: Misawa Air Base - Japan
Period: 1986 January 13 ~ 1986 February 5
For: NCO Academy
At: Goodfellow Air Force Base - Texas
Period: 1989 February 13 ~ 1989 March 7

Air Force Training Ribbon
For: Completion of Basic Military Training
At: 3702nd Basic Military Training Squadron @ Lackland Air Force Base - Texas
Period: 1978 May 4 ~ 1978 June 19