New "National Defense" Tartan

[Wolfgore]

I really like those earth tone colors.

That is a very handsome tartan.

And I don't care if they give that medal out just for showing up, I salute each and everyone of you that have served, are serving, or will serve in the future.
Whatever branch, whatever capacity, I thank you!

[macwilkin]

I really like those earth tone colors.

That is a very handsome tartan.

And I don't care if they give that medal out just for showing up, I salute each and everyone of you that have served, are serving, or will serve in the future.
Whatever branch, whatever capacity, I thank you!

Aye to that:

They also serve who only stand and wait. -- John Milton

Regards,

Todd

[kiltimabar]

I remember it being referred to as the "geedunk medal" in the Navy, referring to the fact that there were no overseas or combat requirement to earn it; you could have spent all your time in the geedunk--the snack bar.

But I don't think of it that way. It shows that you served your country, in the capacity you were assigned, and I respect that.

[kiltedinUSMC]

I Like it. Its a nice way to honor those who served, because that is the one medal everyone has earned.

[Tim B]

Ive been out for a while and my Army Times subscription has long expired. I know the NDM is awarded during conflict times, but I recently was told that it's wear was authorized if you served in Korea any time after the Korean war to present as the soldiers there were actively involved in "national defense" in an theatre that was technically only under a truce.

Can anyone set me straight on this?

[Kilted-Keith]

Ive been out for a while and my Army Times subscription has long expired. I know the NDM is awarded during conflict times, but I recently was told that it's wear was authorized if you served in Korea any time after the Korean war to present as the soldiers there were actively involved in "national defense" in an theatre that was technically only under a truce.

Can anyone set me straight on this?

Your information is INCORRECT - However there is a Korean Defense Service medal
The Korea Defense Service Medal is a United States military award that was first created in 2002 when it was signed into law by President George W. Bush. The bill to create the proposal was introduced and championed by Rep. Elton Gallegly and Sen. Ben "Night Horse" Campbell. In 2004, the Institute of Heraldry approved the final design and the medal became authorized for distribution.

The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for those members of the U.S. military who have served duty in the Republic of Korea to uphold the armistice between South and North Korea. To qualify for the KDSM, a service member must have served at least thirty consecutive days in the Korean theater. The medal is also granted for 60 non-consecutive days of service which includes reservists on annual training in Korea.

for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_D..._Service_Medal

[Rogerson785]

Sir,

You are correct in stating that the NDM is awarded during times of conflict.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2004 – A satellite photo Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld showed the Senate Armed Services Committee recently graphically depicts why Congress authorized the Korean Defense Service Medal.

The new medal is America's way "of recognizing the tremendous accomplishments," said a Pentagon spokeswoman, of service members who served in Korea from July 28, 1954, to a future undetermined date. "The Republic of Korea is prosperous, free and democratic because of the sacrifices of generations of Americans in that land," she added.


This medal is only awarded to those that actually served during the Korean war, not during the occupation.



The Korean Service medal was established on November 8, 1950 by President Harry S. Truman per Executive Order 10179. The design was created by Mr. Thomas J. Jones and used the symbols associated with Korea, relecting service in that Country.

It was awarded for service between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 under the following conditions: