[frankenMonkey]

Thanks to you, and all who have replied - and have served!
He is on his first tour with 101st. 10 months in, 5 to go.
Seen plenty of action, some good - some heartbreaking.
And has his CIB.
Again, thanks to all of you who have served!

[SES1066]

My father, still living but ailing, has multiple Purple Hearts, Bronze and Silver Stars and Legion of Merit as well as other awards from service in WW2, Korea and Vietnam. Of them all I think that he most rejoices in the company of his fellow Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) wearers. While he went from National Guard Private to Bird Colonel, the wearers of the CIB, regardless of rank, were and are his combat buddies, the people who have 'seen the elephant'.

I know he equally honors the Combat Medic Badge (CMB) wearers but the newer Combat Action Badge (CAB) is too new for him. As our veterans age we learn what is truly important to them and I find the fellowship of the CIB/CMB characteristic of the breed.

I wish that there was some memorable way to make my thanks for your son's service stand out but failing that all I can say is thanks to him AND TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY for raising a fine person!