09-03-2020, 10:42 AM
(08-29-2020, 10:24 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Many units have coins. They are often referred to as commander coins. Usually they are given to individuals, squads, platoons that achieve something major which exemplifies valor, courage or strength of the company or battalion. I have one of the coins because as a squad we earned distinguished small unit award, which involved several months of training.
These coins are special to the holder. So this gentleman was awarding you his coin for going above and beyond. In other words, he was proud of you. It holds only the value you give it. Which sounds priceless.
Did you receive an award like an AAM or an ARCOM? Because if you didn’t, you deserved one.
That’s always been my problem with coins. If someone does something outstanding that is deserving of a coin, it’s probably deserving of an award. The difference being and award equals promotion points which actually helps a service members career while a coin doesn’t.
