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Politics : Foreign Policy Discussion Thread

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To: Ish who wrote (5357)3/30/2003 12:38:45 PM
From: Hawkmoon  Read Replies (1) of 15987
 
None of the Generals are wearing a CIB badge. Were these guys all cooks or did the CIB die due to PC.

Depends on what their branch was.. Franks is a former Artillery officer.. The CIB is only authorized for infantry officers and enlisted, including Green Beenies..

Tankers, cannon cockers, intelligence, and aviation folks are not eligible.. It was the military's way of trying to given the average foxhole joe some tidbit of recognition..

Highly coveted..

Here's a history on the CIB and it's requirements for being awarded:

americal.org

Hawk
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