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Originally Posted by Lucky's Mom Wow! That's pretty cool that he gets a medal. My cousin is in the Marines & is in Iraq right now. Its his 2nd time over. He said once he gets back he's getting out!
My husband actually just got 2 medals. I don't really know what for, he just showed them 2 me the other day & said look what I got!  |
This is the information we found on his award.
http://foxfall.com/fmd-navy-com.htm
From another site:
The Commendation Medal is awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpertation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. For instance, in the U.S. Navy and United States Marines, the Commendation Medal is considered a somewhat high decoration reserved for Department level officers, senior CPOs, and as a retirement award.
It isn't easy to get one of these. I knew it was for something BIG but didn't know what until this past Sunday. Once he realized that I found out and he has told all of his family, I'll post to let you all know what kind of hero he is.
Needless to say, I am a very proud (and worried) Marine mom!