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  Issue Regulations: Army Ranger Badge         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 19, 2008 19:17

Issue Regulations: Army Ranger Badge
http://www.amervets.com/replacement/armyrgr.htm#isr

The Army Ranger Tab (Badge) is awarded to U.S. military and civilian personnel,
and foreign military personnel who qualify as prescribed. The basic eligibility
criteria for award of the tab is as follows: (1) Successful completion of a
Ranger course conducted by the U.S. Army Infantry School. (2) Any person who was
awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving during World War II as a
member of a Ranger Battalion (1st-6th inclusive) or in the 5307th Composite Unit
(Provisional) (Merrill's Marauders). (3) Any person who successfully completed a
Ranger course conducted by the Ranger Training Com...

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/armyrgr.htm#isr

-- Otis Willie (Ret.)
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The American War Library, Est. 1988 (http://www.amervets.com)
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  I Served... SGT Alton E Myers Jr, Vsm, Vcog, Puc.         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 19, 2008 19:17

I Served... SGT Alton E Myers Jr, Vsm, Vcog, Puc.

Alton's Authorizations and Acknowledgements
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  I Served...CPL Alan W Larsen, Vcm, Vcog, Vcar.         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 19, 2008 10:39

I Served...CPL Alan W Larsen, Vcm, Vcog, Vcar.

Alan's Authorizations and Acknowledgements:
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  Former GIs Spill Secrets of WWII POW Camp         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 17:48

Former GIs Spill Secrets of WWII POW Camp
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93649575

{EXCERPT} NPR - It also was where the United States had a clandestine program to
help American POWs escape. Until recently, much of what occurred at PO Box 1142
was unknown...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93649575

POW/MIA Issues Discussion/News/Info Exchange Forum
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Prisoner of War Medal Issue Regulations
http://www.amervets.com/replacement/pow.htm#isr

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  Historical Society train seeks volunteers         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 17:34

Historical Society train seeks volunteers
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080818/LOCAL1806/808180396/...

{EXCERPT} Indianapolis Star, United States - The train, consisting of three
65-foot renovated Amtrak freight cars, features a free traveling exhibition,
"Faces of the Civil War" (designed by the...

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080818/LOCAL1806/808180396/...

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  Albemarle Co. Honor Guard Holds Military History Expo         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 17:13

Albemarle Co. Honor Guard Holds Military History Expo
http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/news/headlines/27074689.html

{EXCERPT} WCAV, VA - History came alive this weekend, as folks in Albemarle
County gathered Saturday and Sunday to learn about America's military history.
The All-American Honor...

http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/news/headlines/27074689.html

Honor/Color Guards Discussion/News/Info Exchange Forum
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  Military artifacts have their histories         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 17:09

Military artifacts have their histories
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2008/082008/08182008/403421

{EXCERPT} The Free Lance-Star, VA - The museum had invited the public to bring
military artifacts Saturday to let curators look at them and advise people on
the items' history and how to care...

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2008/082008/08182008/403421

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  I Served... CPL Humberto Rosales, Vsm, Vcog, Cwm.         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 11:08

I Served... CPL Humberto Rosales, Vsm, Vcog, Cwm.

Humberto's Authorizations and Acknowledgements

Cold War Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Honorable Service Lapel Pin
Marksman, Rifle Badge
Honorable Discharge
National Defense Medal
Ocean Crossing Acknowledgement
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  Issue Regulations: Air Force Missile Badge         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 18, 2008 11:08

Issue Regulations: Air Force Missile Badge
http://www.amervets.com/replacement/afmslr.htm#isr

The Missileer Badge was authorized in 1988 (retroactive to 1950), discontinued
in 2005 when replaced by the Space Badge, and reinstated on 06 June 2008. It is
authorized to all ICBM crews and other specified missile specialty professions.

http://www.amervets.com/replacement/afmslr.htm#isr

-- Otis Willie (Ret.)
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  I Served...PO3C Esther M Rosales, Cwm, Swasm, Gcm.         


Author: Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
Date: Aug 17, 2008 11:18

I Served...PO3C Esther M Rosales, Cwm, Swasm, Gcm.

Esther's Authorizations and Acknowledgements

Battle (Navy) E Ribbon
Cold War Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Gulf Campaign Medal (SWASM)
Gulf War Era Service
Honorable Service Lapel Pin, Navy
Honorable Service Lapel Pin, US
Kuwait Liberation - Kuwait Medal
Kuwait Liberation - Saudi Arabia Medal
Honorable Discharge
National Defense Medal
Ocean Crossing Acknowledgement
Overseas Service Acknowledgement
Professional, Navy
Sea Service Ribbon
Ship/Boat Service
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