<p>Absolutely right. My bad. </p>
<p>I was questioning expressing it that way. And I guess I understand that motivation since it is to some extent a gimme, but I still don’t see that as a good reason not wear it. I guess its personal preference. I agree, that medals should be awarded, and it almost seems like that one and a few others are more of handed out.</p>
<p>Another post I read some time ago satirized the situations in each of the armed forces stating somewhere along these lines:</p>
<p>Marines will recieve medals and ribbons for honorable and daring acts that are beyond the call of duty.
Soldiers will now recieve medals and ribbons for every school completed, and every bullet fired.
Navy- will recieve medals as necessary for ceremonial purposes.
Air Force- will be ISSUED all awards and medals upon enlistment as they will probably be awarded to each individual some time in their career anyways…</p>
<p>It was funnier in context, but the one for the Army is quasi-true when you consider good conduct awards and the such.</p>