"-=jd=-" wrote:

It doesn't make sense - why would he
wear a *unit* citation for a unit photo?
Like I said, a unit citation doesn't reflect
on the individual - it reflects on the unit
as a whole. (snip)


First, as I said elsewhere, an Outstanding Unit Award is for those members
actually serving in the unit during the specific period described in the
written citation authorizing the award. It is awarded to unit members for
individual and joint efforts which resulted in the outstanding performance
of the unit as a whole. Clearly, anyone arriving to the unit later did
nothing during the period described in the citation to justify wearing an
award given to those actually serving in the unit during that period.

Second, I don't understand your "unit photo" argument. As you well know,
military members are never allowed, for any reason, to wear ribbons or
medals unless specifically authorized. The regulations are very clear about
this, describing both non-judicial and judicial punishment for such
violations. As such, how does your "unit photo" argument negate this?


(snip) If the Air Force see's fit to
dole out some punishment for Bush's
unauthorized display of a *unit* citation,
then so be it. (snip)


Lets be realistic here. Since Bush is no longer on active duty, the Air
Force has no jurisdiction. The United States Code (federal law) would apply
instead. Further, since the picture is old (the statute of limitations has
expired on it), the only way a violation could exist is if the award is
still claimed today. I've seen no such claim by Bush.

Stewart