The Marines never looked so good
Funny how this pic was released on Veterans Day. I waited for the Hi-Res verison before posting it but hell it was worth the wait. Props to WWW.haydenchristensendrive.com
Only so its easier for me later to cut and copy later. I was soo curious of the medals I had to see what they were so here is the list.
Pin above ribbons - Navy Marine Parachutist Badge
Ribbons by row going your left to right -
Defense Superior Medal: Awarded by the secretary of defense for superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility while assigned to a joint activity
Legion of Merit: The Legion of Merit is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States
Navy Marine Heroism Medal: The Navy and Marine Corps Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. For acts of lifesaving, or attempted lifesaving, it is required that the action be performed at the risk of one's own life.
Bronze Star: The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded to individuals who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or by meritorious service not involving aerial flight.
Purple Heart: The Purple Heart may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may die of wounds received in armed combat or as a result of an act of international terrorism.
Meritorious Service Medal: The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding noncombat achievement or by meritorious service to the United States, but not of a degree that would warrant the award of the Legion of Merit.
Navy Marine Corp Commendation: The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration).
Joint Service Achievement: The Joint Service Achievement Medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces below the grade of colonel (or captain in the Navy) who, while assigned to a joint activity, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not to the degree that would warrant award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal.
Navy Marine Corp Achievement: The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969.
Navy Presidential Unit Citation: The Navy Presidential Unit Citation is awarded in the name of the President to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and cobelligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. The unit must have accomplished its mission under such extremely difficult and hazardous conditions to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would be required for award of a Navy Cross to an individual.
Foreign Expeditonary Service Commemorative: The International Military and Police Ex-service Guild has released a commemorative medal for foreign service, for all qualified British and Allied ex-servicemen and women who have served in foreign service in both war and peace.
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation: awarded by the Secretary to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps which has distinguished itself under combat or noncombat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation.
National Defense Service Medal: National Defense Service Medal indicates military service during a time of war or conflict regardless of the serviceman's station of duty.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal: The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participate in specified United States operations or those in direct support of the United Nations or friendly foreign nations, as outlined above.
Vietnam Service Medal: The award of the Vietnam Service Medal extends to members of all services who served in Vietnam (including its contiguous waters and airspace), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or airspace in direct support of military operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Authorized in 1965, U.S. service personnel who received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the region from July 1958 to July 1963 were allowed to exchange the Expeditionary Medal for the Vietnam Service Medal.
Dont know what the last one is in that row.
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal: The medal was awarded by the Vietnam Government to military personnel who have accomplished deeds of valor or displayed heroic conduct while fighting the enemy and have been cited individually at the regiment, brigade, division, corps, or armed forces level.
United Nations Korean Service: Service on behalf of the United Nations in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954
NATO Bosnia Medal: Authorized by the Secretary General of NATO for specific NATO operations. In accordance with Executive Order 11446, the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may approve acceptance for operations and authorize the wear by US Service members who meet the criteria specified by the Secretary General of NATO. The acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for US Military personnel who serve under NATO Command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia, or as designated by Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR), from 1 July 1992 through a future date to be determined.
Kuwait Liberation of Kuwait Medal: Awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm in one or more of the following areas between 2 August 1990 and 31 August 1993: Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, that portion of the Arabian Sea that lies north of 10 degrees North latitude and west of 68 degrees East longitude, as well as the total land areas of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Pin beneath ribbons : Marine Corp Rifle Expert & Marine Corp Pistol Expert
Now some of these medals dont make sense together and given a few that he has he should have more with it. If they want to be authentic and well you know Hollywood who says they have to be authentic. Well at least we know if he were a military man he would be hot as all get up in uniform.
Precise definitions from www.milmag.com www.gruntsmilitary.com www.homeofheroes.com & foxfall.com