How Do You Wear Military Medals And Ribbons?
Military ribbons and medals are symbols of accomplishments that servicemen and -women have earned. Those who earn these honors wear them with pride on their uniforms, but there are regulations as to how they may be worn. Verify that you qualify to wear the medals and ribbons in question. If you are on active duty, a reservist or National Guard member, check with your branch’s military personnel unit for verification of qualification. For the Air Force, members can look on the Virtual MPF website to see what they are qualified to wear. Retired and separated members should check what’s listed on their DD 214s, the military discharge form. They are allowed to wear medals and ribbons in special circumstances such as military funerals. Ensure that all ribbons and medals are serviceable. They should be free of rips, holes, stains or tears. Medals should be clean and have no broken parts. Mount all ribbons on the ribbon rack in order of precedence, with the highest-level ribbon on the upper l
