What do you think of displaying military awards at work or on holidays?

[ggiese]

A very interesting take on things. It's sad that pride in military service has declined so. I worked here for quite a few years before putting anything but my pen holder plaque up, just in case. I figured that, plus finishing my degree, would reinforce the idea that I'm ready for a leadership position now that the Manager has been promoted to AVP. So far, I've had a pretty good response to the display. My bosses refer to it as "The War Museum". They're pretty good guys, so I'm lucky I guess. Reading about the "Veterans Pride Initiative" from the VA is what got me going on it.

I very much agree with what Bruce said. Seriously - you don't need to display your wares in order to be recognized. Those "things" you have in your possession were little reminders of the good things you were doing while you served - what you did to earn them is truly what should be on display. Do not display them because you want a promotion - instead, display the abilities you've learned on a day to day basis and be grateful the military taught you the kinds of things that set you apart from others.

Display your momentos because they mean something to you. You should look at them every day and be inspired by what it took to earn them. No one but you truly knows what you sacrificed - and you'll never be able to fully explain it with words.