I served on both boomers and Fast boats and I also agree that fast boats should be in, even though the missions couldnt seem more different to the casual observer they were hand and glove to support the greater good and the protection of the United States and its allies. Swifty G This medal is awarded for "Landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded.". The Navy awards 28 decorations in the Service Award class. Thanks for the effort. One of the most unusual submarines ever produced for the U.S. Navy was USS Parche. 0000011037 00000 n (8) Bluefields Cleveland 07 May 1926-04 June 1926 ET1(SS/SWCC) Darrington Ret. Every Submariner is trained to support combat operations. These be the facts. 0000001838 00000 n As part of my job I scanned all the new Instructions and Notices issued. 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First. Duty in the Middle East, and a few other places, is the same way. City. authorized to wear a silver "W" on the suspension ribbon of the medal or Wow, came across these posts. Asking for help what to look for on DD-214 that would qualify him. Prisoner of War Medal Prisoner of War Medal Navy Good Conduct Medal Good Conduct Medal Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal Reserve Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Reserve Medal I have always thought that the organization was missing the boat (see what I did there) by not including all Submariners in its ranks. Lots of personal stuff going on which I will share later. My friend and I were hit up by the local VFW rep leaving the Miramar Airshow a few years back. Guard, Peiping. Managua 12 Nov. 1918-03 Aug. 1925 Parche was commissioned in 1973 as a Sturgeon-class nuclear powered attack submarine. What Happens to Pilots That Defect to the U.S.? Revision to Purple Heart Medal. Panther 21 March 1903-16 April 1903 MacLeish June 1925-July 1925 Additional information on the proper display,. 3354/5345 ..R Young, EM1(SS)DV, I served on a Trident Ohio class Submarine USS KENTUCKY SSBN 737 Gold crew from 1994 to 1998, I never new that about the Ballistic pin. Ricerca; Offerte; il mio Negozio; i miei Annunci; . Includes sound bites from LTJG Gabriel Torres, Camp Eggers Fire Brigade Chief; Spc. 2. However, I have refused to join over the years because they exclude fast attack sailors. Why? Conditions) or be currently serving. Some guys feel that its in line with the service we actually did and a few dont. I qualified for membership in the VFW two ways. 0000002572 00000 n FT1/SS USS SSN. The VFW works hard to help ALL vets, not just the wounded, or those who have certain ribbons. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (3) American Legation 05 Jan. 1904-11 Nov. 1905 But from that day until now, missions have been kept largely classified. 0000003709 00000 n Puller is. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Naval Chief Warrant Officer (retired), Submariner, Lean and Six Sigma Consultant, Master Trainer, Master Story Teller, Writer That was/is the reason someone made the decision for eligibility the way it is. NAVY EXPEDITIONARY SERVICE MEDAL 09-MAY-1981 / 18-OCT-1981 USS AMERICA CV-66 ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL 04-JULY-1989 / 10-JULY-1989 04-NOV-1993 / 31-DEC-1993 16-SEPT-1994 / 20-OCT-1994 01-DEC-1995 / 10-DEC-1995 NAVY EXPEDITIONARY SERVICE MEDAL 01-JAN-1983 / 20-JAN-1983 06-MAY-1983 / 08-MAY-1983 21-MAR-1986 / 27-JUN-1986 But the U.S. Hart June 1925-July 1925 Submarines have been the tip of that spear for 75 years. Made twenty Patorals during the 70s and 80s from Scotland and always thought we went in places we never went, did things we never did,and had things happen that never happened.and all the time we were ready for war with are Missles ready and War Shots loaded in the Room never knowing if or when the combat would happen and,hoping it didnt.We were all trained for war and Combat but never considered A Combat Veterans even knowing we were not where we where doing what we didnot do. Move on to PART II for SS information. If other (4) Bluefields Marietta 24 Feb. 1899-28 Feb. 1899 (c) Porto Bello Atlanta 31 Dec. 1903 I always thought us sub guys should be included, once I found out boomer guys could join I did. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. By the time she was decommissioned in 2004, she was the most highly decorated U.S. Navy submarine of all time. It can also be awarded to those who were in significant danger of hostile action by foreign armed forces. The Toad IC1 (SS) Let the petition begin, As a brother of the phin, I couldnt agree with you more. H|n1:J@-63Md5aH[d~$GkFxIb.UUMhF6D {K!XN;w\mMz:1,(\X?GtXo-VYAnn^NB 'On[&yx)Oh1{CYTN O~d#a-q-sEU'kC7gC)pZIg7L"WJv-u%Via#Z~Q?EZWr}y>=_+5(f),; +W`K1bp)b8s1,b\*|I1C-c snw'T#v@X5 It is long past time to add the category of Submarine Warfare Insignia (commonly called Dolphins) to the list of eligibility requirements for membership in the VFW. I have the Korean service defense metal (got drunk for 4 days in busan and they authorized it becuase we made North Korean newspapers) and I qualify. Cuba: Boys and Girls State, Legion Baseball among them. Like Parche, Jimmy Carter was originally built off a regular attack submarine hull but lengthened by approximately 100 feet to accommodate specialized equipment. USS Parche (SSN-683), a Sturgeon -class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the parche / prte /, a small, coral reef butterfly fish. Receipt of Hostile Fire Pay or Imminent Danger Pay (verified by a military Steel Boats, Iron Men and their stories (plus a bit more). 3: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. (c) Republic of Haiti 31 Oct. 1914-14 Nov. 1914 While the ESBs were originally slated to fall under Military Sealift Command with the USNS designation, in 2020, the Navy announced it would commission all of the ESBs as Navy warships. Writer on Defense and Security issues, lives in San Francisco. Landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded. I processed a lot of bubbleheads when I was the webmaster youre GOOD. (c) Republic of Haiti 16 June 1920-25 Nov. 1924 Showed the chart of medals and pins that were required to join. (3) San Juan del Sur Alert 07 Feb. 1898-08 Feb. 1898 (b) Dominican Republic 26 Nov. 1914-11 Dec. 1914 Litchfield 07 Sept. 1922-16 Sept. 1922 (b) Colon Nashville 04 Nov. 1903 membership@vfw.org. Thanks for the story 1971-1975 RM3. Im not a Social anything or anyplace with people, but even if I was if a group such as VFW hasnt recognized submariners already, cant say its a group I want to be a member of anyway. This page was last edited on 12 December 2022, at 03:09. The bylaws are very definitive. 90 North in Aug. 62, SSN 584. I have been a member of Legion 123 and I have never been aware of any other restrictions. Nicaragua: Most military organizations, including USSVI, have a declining membership as some of our older patriots are passing away. The word Expeditions is above them. Isabel June 1925-July 1925 Those are one level of purists, and their reasoning doesnt give enough weight to the branding of exclusivity. NE FL. Dominican Republic: I face death only in the battlefield or while on a covert op. I'Ping 22 April 1928-03 May 1928 Who are physically disabled to join so they can put their shitty pole shirts with their shitty hats and lanyards on them and parade them to sporting events and concerts! For the Army, the NOK is defined as: the surviving spouse, eldest child, father or mother, eldest sibling or eldest grandchild If you do not meet the definition of NOK, you are considered a member of the general public. It did not indicate what a special submarine operation was but I sure thought I knew! However I know the good the vfw does for all of us veterans and in our local communities. At a few recent meetings, I kept hearing leadership say that they need to engage with people who are not participating. After this supply is exhausted, the Navy Expeditionary Medal will be the only medal awarded to either Navy or Marine Corps personnel for participation in expeditions. They are as follows: For a listing of approved organizations, visit the Special Organization Plate Program page. Dixie 05 Nov. 1903 The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive Order 13289 on March 12, 2003 to recognize service members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism on or after September 11, 2001 to a date to be determined. 1890-30 Jul. Russia: Is Russias Only Aircraft Carrier Cursed? 0000003688 00000 n SAN DIEGO - The Navy accepted delivery of USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6), March 1. No need in tipping the Chinese or Russians off on anything we may or may not have done. The request was denied as unauthorized. The Navy Expeditionary Medal is retroactively authorized to February 12, 1874.". The Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in a United States military operation deemed to be a significant activity for which there was no threat of encounter of foreign armed opposition or imminent threat of hostile action. The Navy Expeditionary Medal is retroactively authorized to February 12, 1874." Design [ edit] The medal was designed by A. But any advice would help. You can see a full list of decorations in the order of precedence on the Decorations homepage. K; Let the petition begin. (4) Peiping, Shanghai Rainbow 10 Oct. 1911-19 Jan. 1914 Abyssinia: Djibouti Brooklyn 21 Nov. 1903-18 Jan. 1904 The VFW dropped a lot of restrictions over the years. But no one knows the specifics of why. I was the webmaster for the VFW and they made a stink because I wasnt a member. We will be serving our 600th interment later this month. Coast Guard Must Make WWII-Era Duck Boats Safer, Russia Receives First Poseidon Nuclear Torpedoes, Iran Turns a Cargo Ship Into an Aircraft Carrier. Navy, NASA, NOAA strengthen present, future OCEANS 22 coastal resilience impact. (3) Dominican Republic San Francisco 21 Nov. 1903-18 Jan. 1904 I recently rejoined the Veterans of Foreign Wars. At the time of the award presentation, Helena was in the floating drydock Arco (ARDM 5) for scheduled maintenance. Just like the Wounded Warrior only allowing those who served in theater and who have a VA disability rating to join. My 2 cents.? Both awards may not be bestowed simultaneously for the same action.[3][4]. Why Is a Russian Spy Ship Lurking Near Hawaii? The Naval Criminal Investigative Service authorized the creation of the NCIS Expeditionary Medal (NEM) for civilian employees of the agency who deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Some gave all, all gave some when so close to a war zone and of a high support entity as a FBM sub tender. All of our missions are classified and that is a good thing. k. Updates for the National Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal, and Southwest Asia Service . Additional awards of the Navy Expeditionary Medal are denoted by service stars. Elcano June 1925-July 1925 View all posts by Mister Mac, Warshot Loaded Why Every Submariner is aWarrior, About theleansubmariner Over 760,000 Views (October 16,2022), Covid 19 Resources for Active Duty andVeterans, Disaster Safety for Seniors and People with Disabilities and theirCaregivers, Military and Retiree Resources and SpecialOffers, Resources for Caregivers and Those NeedingCare, Question for Smoke Boat Sailors from the Vietnam Era, Shikumi: System Based Lean Transformation, It wasn't for the glory life as a Submarine Auxiliaryman, The Origin of Submarine Dolphins - All Hands Magazine January 1961, A bit of a wild streak the Navy Mustang, Warshot Loaded Why Every Submariner is a Warrior theleansubmariner | Ups and Downs of Family History V2.0. The Navy Expeditionary Medal is a medal created in 1936 for "Landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded." USS Parche was designed to not only glide over the oceans floor, but also sit on it. As an MT with six patrols on 618 and 601,I met the requirement. A. Weinman and features a sailor beaching a craft carrying Marines, an officer, and a US flag with the word "Expeditions" above. (6) Bluefields 30 May 1910-04 Sept. 1910 10 Oct. 1903-17 Oct. 1903 717-752-9369. If a veterans DD-214 or other military documentation confirms they have been I dont know what the President signed but it wasnt that. This ribbon is worn between the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon (Navy), Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal (Marine Corps) and the China Service Medal (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard). You face death every second of every day and frankly, Im scared to death right now being under the ocean in this tube!. Parche earned more Presidential Unit Citations than any other U.S. warship in history. It will be decades before the public is informed of all that the Parche did while . 0000006877 00000 n Russian Island 31 March 1920-19 Nov. 1922 I feel more passionately against the Wounded Warriors than the VFW. You got the insignia or the DD-214 remark to prove it you are in. $12.95. Ive never heard of that, if it was a factor. Its important to keep in mind that Parche never actually saw combat and fired a shot in anger, which makes its awards even more remarkable. Were having some trouble getting the younger vets in the area to really sign on But the virus has the whole game in a whirl, so its hard to really say. On July 31, 2019, the President signed the Legion Act that opened up membership eligibility in the American Legion to anyone who has served since December 7, 1941 and received an Honorable Discharge. Phil, thank you for a great message. Concord 24 July 1894-19 June 1895 ~FT2/SS Queen, As a brother of the phone, I couldnt agree with you more. . 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In Guam at least, we were within 800 miles of the war effort in Vietnam and are considered vital in the Vietnam Era, but not vital enough to qualify for the VFW. martial law awarded one of these campaign medals and they have served honorably, Ive been told by senior VFD people that the reason SSBN.but not SSN, are presently eligible for VFW membership is the one real difference in what the future may hold. The threat from both and many smaller nations is still very real. (1) Ismir Humphreys 28 June 1921-03 July 1921 NAVY SUBMARINE USS S-4 SS-109 ON ETERNAL PATROL CHALLENGE COIN Great quality Free Worldwide Shipping Green-Certified hesgoal.name, US $56.98 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NAVY SUBMARINE USS S-4 SS-109 ON ETERNAL PATROL CHALLENGE COIN at the best online prices . The directive required a letter from the member to the appropriate Submarine Force Commander, giving the name of the boat and dates onboard. (1) The medal will be awarded to the officers and enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps who shall have actually landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which service no campaign medal has been awarded. Navy expeditionary Medal and Marine Corps Medal for these Operations: Campaign or Expedition Inclusive dates Cuba January 3, 1961 to October 23, 1962 Indian Ocean/Iran November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 Iranian/Yemen/Indian Ocean December 8, 1978 to June 6, 1979 Lebanon August 20, 1982 to May 31, 1983 Given that I served on. archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/ to request more information. Siberia: t.VX(v. May exchanged the AFEM for the Vietnam Service Medal pursuant to Section 542, Public Law 107-314. The Parche received nine Presidential Unit Citations, ten Navy Unit Commendations and thirteen Navy Expeditionary Medals, a total unmatched in the entire history of the US Navy. I was allowed into the VFW because of my Expeditionary Medal and I would ask that they accept our phins as proof of our warrior status. Remember, were all in the service for the same reason, and we all follow the orders we are given. It became famous in 1943 for sinking a Japanese submarine . and Republic of Haiti: I tried again with a second shipmate with the same results. Every American submarine goes to sea with the assumption that this mission will involve having to defend freedom. (2) (a) Laguna Paducah 28 April 1907-23 May 1907 Told the VFW rep thats utter BS and I wouldnt ever consider joining unless all Dolphin wearers are allowed. McCormack June 1925-July 1925 The Royal Navy captured her in 1809 and took her into service as the fifth rate HMS Furieuse. Some may volunteer for various special duties, some may just get orders to things they dont really want. Now, at 80 yrs young, Im the Jr. Vice Commander of the Nemaha Valley VFW post. Submarine SERVICE, a branch of the U.S. Navy, is awesome for two main reasons. 0000005432 00000 n USN Navy Pearl Harbor Submarine 5.25 Inch Blue Hawaii Patch EE1512 F6D24P. -USN- February 28, 2006 The Wake Island Device is authorized for those service members who were awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal through the defense of Wake Island. Submarines have sailed to counteract the threats of many countries unseen and largely unknown since they were first included in the American fleet in 1900. 96 September 1922-October 1922 @1[-[Zr4;]pf:(ppt,}Xb%.E{mm9t IyF52uFICmAQa;v{L+67F~uZj^ g-A\Q6C> |bva8QRQE`l?`0sF=/)42nO>zvBo yiBWLn# QZow5"+!o4)J3_23>!5Y ?ne0]vAs[%?/CW0 Marines can do so by supporting Navy forces at expeditionary advanced bases. It is imperative that we verify the eligibility of every member that signs up for States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Charleston 24 July 1894-19 June 1895 As a member of Reactor Controls Division, I worked on the instrumentation and control gear that lets us know the condition of the reactor plant and allows us to safely operate the reactor without releasing radiation to the environment. individual must meet all three in order to become a member. For VFW, we have tried to entice members to join us, (we have members of the Marine Corps League, Sub Vets, Catholic War Veterans and American Legion) but have been unable to recruit any help from them. The oldest saying about submariners still applies: We all submerged together, we all come to the surface or no one does. 0000002594 00000 n (c) Gonaives Eagle 01 Feb. 1914-03 Feb. 1914 Within five years, the Cold War exploded in Korea while the French regime was being beaten in Vietnam. Columbia 31 July 1894-07 Aug. 1894 of the organization. But we all know that the Cold War had already started before the ink was dry on the Japanese surrender document. If theres a need for signatures or petition(s) to be signed I will be more than happy to comply with whatever is needed to pursue this effort. then they are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. serving on board Submarines were present on September 2 nd in Tokyo Bay when the instrument of surrender was signed. i. Lt.Michael Patrick Murphy, a Navy SEAL, earned the Medal of Honor on 28 June 2005 for his bravery during a fierce fight with the Taliban in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. 10 Oct. 1903-17 Oct. 1903 The Order of Precedence of the Navy Expeditionary Medal is 74, and this precedence is used when placing the associated service ribbon on your uniform ribbon rack. His personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service . 0000010382 00000 n (7) (a) Republic of 04 Nov. 1903-26 Feb. 1904 General Dynamics NASSCO delivered the USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6) to the U.S. Navy on March 1, It is the fourth ship in the reclassified Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program. The intelligence community concluded that if it could somehow tap these cables, reading the traffic passed back and forth, the data could prove invaluable. Lardner 28 Feb. 1924-13 March 1924 La mdaille reconnat les services rendus dans le cadre de l'expdition de secours en Chine (China Relief Expedition), mene par l'arme amricaine au dbut du XXe sicle . been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 25 years, and broadened my spectrum by joining the American Legion 16 years ago. 1882-29 Aug. 1882 To be very honest, the VFW is like a little country. If sub qualification is not a qualifying event to join this organization, I will have no part of it. NSWC PCD engineers awarded DoD SMART SEED grants. Maj. John L. Canley. Our service is unique when you think about it. Varje allierade nation skulle utforma en 'Victory Medal' fr tilldelning till sina militr personal, alla frgor som . Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. There are three qualifiers for membership in the VFW, as set out in our Bylaws. If they havent recognized ALL qualified submariners by now, Im not sure Id want to become a member of their organization. (LogOut/ Shop by category. (10) Canton Pampanga Dec. 1927-Dec. 1927 HVn:+fI!EnFEVJr;J(HggInQV&Y &5iLhU D:c jxFDAIi@wbaD+Lz(7 ?DfFTxxiwq Big Bend Honor Guard. The missions included top secret efforts to tap undersea communications cables, allowing U.S. intelligence to monitor traffic to and from Soviet naval bases. Navy Expeditionary Medal In 1972 I was a sandcrab working in a Navy office at the Cape and had reenlisted in the Reserves. The future USS John L. Canley (ESB-6), built by General Dynamics NASSCO at its San Diego, Calif., shipyard, is named for retired Marine Sgt. Most military organizations, including USSVI, have a declining membership as some of our older patriots are passing away. Around 2006 I asked a high ranking officer of the USSVI for help in getting an answer to the question. Penguin June 1925-July 1925 and badges) New. Above the laurel are the words FOR SERVICE presented horizontally. USS Cyclops Is the Navys Last Missing Big Ship. He completely blew me off. (1) Truxillo, La Ceiba Marietta 21 March 1903-16 April 1903 The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is a military award of the United States military, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy.