What do you think of displaying military awards at work or on holidays?
Lately, I have a much nicer work space and have begun to decorate it. First I started with family photo's, diplomas, kids gifts, etc. Then, since I had a lot of room, I decided to dig out all the plaques, medals, mementos, coins, awards, and certificates I got during my military service. There are quite a few since I was in for nine years total, served in the post color guard at Redstone Arsenal for two years of it, and served in Desert Shield/Storm as an Artilleryman in the Fire Direction Center. My wife seems somewhat apalled by all this. She is under the impression that "Only old men display veteran stuff." and that it looks boastful.
What is everyone's opinion on this? What about displaying your medals on holidays such as Veterans day, the fourth, and Memorial day? The VA is sending out pamphlets trying to get veterans to do this.
I also wonder why my wife seems slightly uncomfortable with this.
Last edited by Kenyth; 08-15-2008 at 12:58 PM.
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