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Victor_c3

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3. I wonder how he feels about it?

Reply to jakeXT (Original post)

Wed Oct 16, 2013, 11:11 AM

Oct 2013

I personally would hate for anyone in my family or anyone I interact with daily to know the details behind my service awards and why they were awarded. I'm supposed to feel proud of my awards, but I mostly feel a sense of guilt and sadness and even shame. Yet, I still cling to them (i.e. my avatar on this forum) so go figure...

Anyways, I wonder how he feels about receiving a Medal of Honor and everyone knowing precisely what he did in combat.

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Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Afghan War Vet [View all] jakeXT Oct 2013 OP

Thank you for your service Cpt. Swenson! lonestarnot Oct 2013 #1

Looks like he criticized the brass for not getting the fire support he needed... krispos42 Oct 2013 #2

I wonder how he feels about it? Victor_c3 Oct 2013 #3