2008 Army Signal Ball Manhattan Kansas

**Sir Robert** · 17th March 08, 01:08 PM

Ok guys, now I have learned something about the levels of Black Tie/White Tie, I did not know that there were different levels.

I had to wear ALL of my ribbons once, 7 rows! Looked silly standing next to men with one ribbon. Now it is medals only or nothing. On that note you get 1 time in service stripe for each 3 years but you can stop at 10 stripes if you desire. I so desire.

**Nervous Jock** · 24th March 08, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Robert

I had to wear ALL of my ribbons once, 7 rows! Looked silly standing next to men with one ribbon. Now it is medals only or nothing.

Does that equate to 7 rows of medals??

**davedove** · 24th March 08, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

Does that equate to 7 rows of medals??

In the US Military, there are many awards that are "ribbon only", meaning there is no corresponding medal, just the ribbon bar.

These are typically for completing various levels of training and similar achievements.

**Rogerson785** · 24th March 08, 01:04 PM

OK, this weekend I will photograph myself so everyone can see what I will be wearing, how many miniature medals, shoes, kilt, hose, flashes, etc. The only thing I do not have is a suitable Sgian Dubh.

**Nervous Jock** · 25th March 08, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

In the US Military, there are many awards that are "ribbon only", meaning there is no corresponding medal, just the ribbon bar.

These are typically for completing various levels of training and similar achievements.

Cheers, thanks