That's a lot of lettuce on your chest Capt. Lotsa action, huh?
Well, it has been a long trip since that first picture to writing this to you in Iraq. I'd be to nice say that were the case, but alas, it's not so. Several of them are the kind of ribbons that give the viewer an idea how long you've been in and what you've done. For example, I have a National Defense medal with a star. Everyone who has come in since September 11th rates one. As I have two, that indicates that I've been in at least since late 1995 - the stopping point for the last time the were awarding it for Desert Storm (kind of late for DS, don't you think?) I also have a Select Marine Corps Reserve medal which indicates I was in the reserves for at least 4 years. The two I'm most proud of are the Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device.
One step back--hand salute, ONE--TWO. this ole doggie is proud of you.
Return salute, Thank you, sir! CUT!
