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It is nice to be recognized for a job well done, but people don't do things here for medals.
I personally did not set out on this tour to chase medals either. We only wear them on our class "A" uniforms, and being in the National Guard, I have only donned mine a few times. However, now that this deployment is almost over, it does feel good to know that people think you did a good job.
I received the Meritorious Service Medal and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. We will all receive several other medals for participating in this tour.
Colonel Lyman said today, and I agree, that the Volunteer Service Medal is the most meaningful. I'm very proud of the humanitarian work we've done here.
