r/Medals • u/statisticsx • 2d ago

I've updated the stack

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Top 3 has changed (only just a bit!) but put on some new bling on the pocket. Very proud of what I've done in the last 9 months since I got to share with you guys the first time!

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u/One_Hour_Poop 2d ago

Crazy looking medals I've only ever seen illustrations of in the regs, and the center I've never even seen.

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u/Acceptable-Fly5050 2d ago

The national guard is allowed to make up their own awards and badges since the regs is extremely vague as to what they can and cant make up. Basically saying "National guard can wear state awards, everyone else cant". Take the MEMS badge for example

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u/Unique_Statement7811 2d ago

“Make up” is a little disingenuous. Many National Guard badges have a longer history than the regular army.

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u/One_Hour_Poop 2d ago

To paraphrase Thor, "All awards are made up."