I think I would rather see some action taken to stop all this Bling being worn by all these chairborne warriors

I agree to a point, I honestly think an official Medal could see the demise of Bling. It is because so many have nothing at all often for many years service (including infantry etc ...

I for one would feel a greater pride wearing a medal I distinctly earned and deserved than one I had been given for just staying in the forces along with all others. It would then become a decorative part of my uniform rather than a badge of honor I wore with pride.

Take your point, but to many ...

Ministers continue to ignore many Brits service, but our Queen and Allies take a different view, spot the difference:

" Operational service has long been recognised by the award of campaign medals and more recently by the New Zealand Operational Service Medal. With the exception of awards for long ...

excellent idea, signed, this Government need to be reminded.

He must have some mates with his connections who can spring him.......

In my experience Commandos are anything but dense. They are driven and make clear and concise decisions.

On the other hand politicians tend to sit on the fence and are obtuse for fear of losing their position on the gravy train which they also seem so often to abuse.

I know who I would trust when ...

The Americans are the best get them in and everbody else out, job done.

History tells us that........................ doesn't it???

A fantastic use of public money !!, a specific room designed for the massive influx of Muslim recruits.

Forget the NAAFI break, just popping off for a prayer break, should get you off fatigues no probs.

Wholley wrote:Unfortunately you can buy these on E-Bay for $50.00.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/combat.htm

Think its this one:

http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/Conten ... 070%20ADM/

The Celeb culture, breakdown in general discipline, lack of respect for authority etc etc, mainly brought about by political correctness and liberal Looney’s is a sad state of affairs for this nation.

Nice to see that occasionally "Reality of the Real kind" is highlighted. Maybe footballers and the ...

Wasn't Service in BAOR basically a NATO Peace Keeping Mission? ie keep Russia out. NATO are the new UN aren't they? patrolling the Iron curtain or some other flash point, whats the difference?

I think the QGJM was a missed opportunity to award a kind of recognition token to those who had done their ...