Gosh...what a thread. I have served my country, thankfully only during peacetime. I have several medals and awards that I earned, but don't feel like I need to "flaunt" them. I never went to combat, never was in "harm's way". Honestly, I feel I shlould be serving now. I still have buddies that I served with, that are in Iraq and Afghanistan now. Guys I know have died over there...... Jeez....tough subject. My hat is off to all that have served their country...