A friend of mine found an old military medal in New Hampshire. It appears to be made of tin or some other light metal and handmade. The first part is a twig attached to a decoration, and the second part is arrows in a pouch. I put video on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlPqFhq6xdY .
The audio is from Lost, which was playing when I did the video.
Does anyone know what these medals are?
posted by nathanrudy
on May 27, 2010 -
4 answers
When you were involuntarily recalled, what was the process? Did they tell you right away, or did they call you in from the IRR (individual ready reserve) for 'annual training' and then break it to you there? Marine Corps, if it helps.
posted by _cave
on May 18, 2010 -
3 answers
Please help me formulate a great question (or two) for a panel on Afghanistan/Pakistan/Iraq!
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posted by HopperFan
on May 4, 2010 -
14 answers
Where can I find photos (portraits) of veterans in uniform, taken during their enlistment? Is this the kind of thing that's kept on file in military records?
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posted by liketitanic
on Apr 19, 2010 -
8 answers
Please recommend some books that deal with incompetent military commanders and, ideally, the competent ones who replaced them.
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posted by circular
on Apr 18, 2010 -
18 answers
I would like to try ADD medication. I'm in the National Guard. What ramifications would this have for my Guard career?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2010 -
11 answers
What are some popular World War II-era songs about masculinity, the military, and/or war?
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posted by catesbie
on Apr 6, 2010 -
21 answers
Have any of you had experience of being in the military with Asperger Syndrome?
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posted by jpcooper
on Mar 24, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm considering joining the military after graduating college. Any suggestions as to what branch I should look at or just suggestions in general as to what to do/what to expect/should I even be pursuing this path???
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posted by astapasta24
on Mar 10, 2010 -
20 answers
I am looking for respected papers and books by psychologists and/or psychiatrists on the effectiveness of torture as a means to extract truthful confessions, especially in a military setting.
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posted by Sticherbeast
on Feb 28, 2010 -
11 answers
What are some details of military life that authors writing for generic military settings often get wrong? What details, if I got them right, would convince you that I had really done my homework? Note that I'm not looking for punctilio like the particular way somebody carries his hat indoors but rather broader things that would be ring true for servicemen of any tradition (e.g., strict rules about exactly how to carry a hat).
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posted by d. z. wang
on Feb 7, 2010 -
21 answers
One of my roommates is in the military, he just got noticed that he is going to be redeployed in May/June. Our other roommate recently moved out and we are subletting her room for her. The lease doesn't technically end until October 2010, but I would prefer to go earlier. Can I somehow piggy back on my roommates rights to break the lease as of the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?
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posted by Bengston
on Feb 1, 2010 -
7 answers
Military history looks like a field where jokers abound. All sorts of people make various claims, and it seems that many of them don't know what they're talking about. How do I, a layperson, get the tools to evaluate claims about military history?
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posted by Monday, stony Monday
on Jan 31, 2010 -
19 answers
I can't renew my Drivers License here in California because I've been flagged by the North Carolina DMV for traffic citations dating from 1991.
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posted by snsranch
on Jan 29, 2010 -
8 answers
What is the dress code for civilian faculty at military institutions (like West Point, USAFA, etc)? To what extent does this apply to visitors?
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posted by xoran99
on Jan 19, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me understand how the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) applies to active duty military being deployed specific to installment loans.
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posted by Zophi
on Jan 17, 2010 -
3 answers
Military Brat Filter: Explain a military brat childhood to someone who grew up in a touchy-feely liberal household that never moved once. I’m looking for either long-form articles or personal stories. How often did you move? What were the things you learned? Did you have coping mechanisms? What were the bases like? How has it affected you as an adult?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 30, 2009 -
20 answers
What can I buy for Christmas for my best friend who will soon be in her third week of Navy OCS?
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posted by timetoevolve
on Dec 16, 2009 -
3 answers
Of the 30,000 additional troops President Obama has now committed to sending to Afghanistan, how many will be killed or wounded?
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posted by Baby_Balrog
on Dec 5, 2009 -
24 answers
I am looking for resources (preferably books) on how castles were built, say, why stairs are spiralled in one direction and not the other, or what are the pros&cons of circular towers vs. octagonal ones, or the considerations for putting internal and external defence rings, the height and thickness of walls, or the differences between how the castles were built in different countries, etc.
Thanks in advance!
posted by noztran
on Dec 2, 2009 -
9 answers
My nephew, who definitely needs structure and self-discipline, is considering joining the military. He would like to become part of a military band, as he is a trained and talented musician and performer. What should he ask for and look for and how can he get an assignment he wants?
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posted by Jenna Brown
on Dec 1, 2009 -
18 answers
How close are we to handheld laser weapons? I read an article about a laser on a C-130 burning a hole through a car, a 747 that can shoot down an ICBM, and now a truck-mounted laser that can bring down a plane or UAV. What kind of science challenges do we need to meet before these weapons are issued to soldiers, etc.?
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posted by uaudio
on Nov 19, 2009 -
23 answers
How do I help my little brother get out of the Marines?
My little brother (well, not so little anymore) recently graduated from Marines' boot camp and is now in infantry training (I think, I'm woefully ignorant of military terminology). He recently expressed to me online that he's basically had enough with the Marines and wants to go home. Is there any way he can do that simply and legally? Would he have to get a dishonorable discharge. Seriously, I know nothing about the military having come from a long line of cowards. Can he just leave or is there some special process? Is there some kind of hotline or something he can call to be counseled on this stuff?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2009 -
29 answers
I'm looking for a website that can help me track/graph the movement of "defense forces" around the world.
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posted by parkbench
on Nov 6, 2009 -
2 answers
Is a BS degree a BS degree, or are there "lesser" degrees - I don't even know how to ask this. I'll try, though.
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posted by ctmf
on Oct 28, 2009 -
14 answers
How destructive are current U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals relative to their maximum levels?
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posted by Joe Beese
on Sep 26, 2009 -
8 answers
When you see military parades of countries that we would consider to be either potential or old enemies (Iran, North Korea, China, Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, the Soviet Union, etc.), the troops march using the “goose step”, but you never see that style of marching used by NATO or other friendly nation armies.
I understand that western countries would probably not want to be seen goose-stepping due to the whole WW2 Germany connection, but why is it so popular with communist and other regimes? Just because it looks so bad-ass scary or because it gives an impression of complete discipline?
posted by 543DoublePlay
on Sep 24, 2009 -
8 answers
Do the U.S. military bases in foreign countries, esp. Western Europe and Japan, help those countries keep their military budgets low so that they can afford things like, I dunno, universal health care?
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posted by nax
on Sep 21, 2009 -
52 answers
Writing filter: In the USA, who tells the spouse that a member of the military has died, and what is that job or role called?
posted by joannemerriam
on Sep 19, 2009 -
7 answers
I'm thinking about buying the
Sonim XP3. Does anyone here own one or know someone that does? Asking primarily because I'll have to order it online; the only store carrying it is on back order and I can't futz with it before buying.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Sep 17, 2009 -
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Is there a central source that will clearly, objectively explain all the different paths through the US military? Enlisting versus ROTC versus other routes to entry, different ways of becoming an officer, different ways to get an education/get your education paid for, the different schools offered within the different branches, what jobs tend to be combat-related and which ones don't, how choosing a career path works, etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2009 -
6 answers
Will my short history of taking medication for ADHD prevent me from entering the military?
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posted by pyrom
on Aug 12, 2009 -
9 answers
What would a Staff Sergeant (E-6) for the Minnesota Army National Guard doing convoy security in Iraq make per month? He's married with two kids doing combat duty.
That's what my cousin's husband is doing right now. Some of the family were trying to guess how much she gets kicked back to her.
posted by shortbooks
on Jul 7, 2009 -
8 answers
If a military veteran chooses not to actively remember or discuss their military service (probably due to painful memories) in life, is it appropriate to go the extra mile to recognize their service in death?
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posted by SquidLips
on Jun 29, 2009 -
20 answers
militaryfilter: I'm a 22 year old female with an art history BA, should I join? and which branch?
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posted by emmatwofour
on Jun 21, 2009 -
26 answers
Since one of my favourite shows, The Unit, is now canceled, please recommend some books with similar themes.
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posted by sideshow
on Jun 9, 2009 -
8 answers
I'm considering enlisting but was unsure how a gluten intolerance would play into it all. I'm interested in the navy but any info would be great.
posted by isopropyl
on Jun 2, 2009 -
9 answers
