Favorite Arc Pin/Skill Tab

[El Supremo]

I take a lot of pride in the fact that i've earned the Rappeling arc pin (even though i loathe rappeling, especially the Australian rappel), and my Honor Guard arc pin.

Heres a list of the Arc Pins i've earned in order:

Drill Team
Color Guard
Regulation
Sabre Team
Honor Guard
Cadet Challenge
Summer Camp
Orienteering
Rappeling

How about the rest of the cadets, or any veterans whom are proud of the real awards(as opposed to the cadet's Arc Pins); the Skill tabs.

[armysc_25b]

How are skill tabs more so a "real" award than the National Defense Service Medal, per say? I suggest you get your opinions straight about what's a real award and what's not. Each individual places a value on their award set, and some would consider of high value items that many don't. To me, my NDSM & GWOTSM mean something because they signify I volunteered to serve during our current operations. Mind you, these aren't even my highest awards, and they mean more to me than the accomplishments that warranted my 5 Army Achievement Medals.

[El Supremo]

Originally Posted by armysc_25b

How are skill tabs more so a "real" award than the National Defense Service Medal, per say? I suggest you get your opinions straight about what's a real award and what's not. Each individual places a value on their award set, and some would consider of high value items that many don't. To me, my NDSM & GWOTSM mean something because they signify I volunteered to serve during our current operations. Mind you, these aren't even my highest awards, and they mean more to me than the accomplishments that warranted my 5 Army Achievement Medals.

Sir, I never insinuated that the skill tabs merited above your medals. I meant the Military's skill tabs were more "Real" than the Corps of Cadet's arc pins; because JROTC cadets can't wear skill tabs, should mean that the real merit is with those contracted with the Military, and those who already serve the Military.

Perhaps I should change the title of this post to the "Pride of Awards" then?

[soccermark23]

Originally Posted by El Supremo

Sir, I never insinuated that the skill tabs merited above your medals. I meant the Military's skill tabs were more "Real" than the Corps of Cadet's arc pins; because JROTC cadets can't wear skill tabs, should mean that the real merit is with those contracted with the Military, and those who already serve the Military.

Perhaps I should change the title of this post to the "Pride of Awards" then?

You want to make sure that you are clear and concise when you post things. This way people know exactly what you mean as opposed to leaving it very open to interpretation. As for me, I'd say I'm most proud of my Senior Maintenance Badge and my Iraq Campaign Medal.

[Billyd]

I would have to say that behind my retiree pin, that I wear everyday, my Sr Maintenance Badge. That badge tells those around that you are the Subject Matter Expert in your work area. When you earn this badge, you become the "go to guy," the "Pro from Dover." That award is akin to being a Craftsman in other trades.

[ang1sgt]

For me, Retiring as a First Sergeant to take "MY DIAMOND" into retirement with me, meant the most. In the USAF, you can only wear the Diamond as a Current First Sergeant or if you retire from the USAF in that position. Next would be my NDSM with TWO Stars.

[TruBlu]

We don't have arc pins, but are looking into them in our unit. What we do have, like every other unit, is the Distinguished Cadet Badge. This badge is worn by only one cadet in the entire corps. I've received this within my corps and take pride in that. When I wear my light blue uniform (the uniform we wear the most), I wear rank, my name tag, and that, because its enough said really. That's my little "claim to fame" so to speak in my unit.

[flyBoy2010]

Originally Posted by TruBlu

We don't have arc pins, but are looking into them in our unit. What we do have, like every other unit, is the Distinguished Cadet Badge.

We don't even have the Distinguished Cadet Badge. We only have "Drill Team", "Sabre Team", "Color Guard", "Honor Guard", and "Summer Camp." We have actually run out of Sabre Team and Color Guard pins, but are thinking about replacing those and expanding our collection.

[pingjocky]

I think my most valued award would be my Recruit Training Service Ribbon. It's very low on the order of precedence, but it means the most to me. It's an award that you don't see very often, because very few people actually earn it. It shows that I completed a successful tour as a Recruit Division Commander...in doing that, I upheld the highest standards of the Navy, and turned civilians into Sailors. I am very proud to say that I was a "Red Roper."

R/
Pingjocky

[El Supremo]

Outside of the arc pins, my favorite award is my Distinguished Cadet Meddalion. Which is awarded to Cadets who placed first in their region. Meaning in Area 9, Sixth Brigade, in the state of Georgia, at JCLC I had the highest scores overall out of 631 cadets; in AJROTC. In our division we don't compete with other service branches of JROTC.