I’ve googled most of the ribbons but was unable to find the middle left and top left ones.

Man does a tremendous amount of work to honor vets in his community.

Edit: oh fuck that’s a silver star

  • TwoBeeSan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Man has mentioned that during a mission in laos during Vietnam that his friends saved his life and are why he is alive today. Was giving a presentation about his service and said “they’ll say we weren’t there but we were.” In the most matter o fact way.

    Hearing an 80 year old vet say “he was my friend” through tears is something you never forget.

    Unsure of after nam career. Has never come up naturally.

    • verity_kindle@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
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      11 days ago

      See, that anecdote makes me more skeptical. “Missions in Laos [or Cambodia] with no records” is a frequent trope for fake combat vets or real vets who are exaggerating their combat records. They lean on it, because few have the background to call them on their stories. It’s easy to use it as a crutch and an excuse for missing documentation or lack of corroboration.