Obviously we have a Major working for NBC...

[Major Carrales]

The height of all ridiculousness is when I draw a "CAP CARTOON" and people start the UNIFORM NAZI thing on these caricatures.

[DakRadz]

You guys had me all excited when I saw the picture of the guy in the grey uniform, i thought it was the new CSU for CAP.

You do know who that is, don't you?  And from what show?

Jack

He's a cadet.  He doesn't remember Space Family Robinson

Actually eaker.cadet is a SM Major at last check.

[CAP_truth]

It appears that the general is wearing a National Defense Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters, I only know of one oak leaf cluster that was added but not two. Am I mistaken.

[SarDragon]

It appears that the general is wearing a National Defense Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters, I only know of one oak leaf cluster that was added but not two. Am I mistaken.

From Wikipedia:

In the years since the creation of the National Defense Service Medal, it is authorized only for the following time periods:

   
• June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for service during the Korean War
• January 1, 1961 to August 14, 1974 for service during the Vietnam War
• August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995 for service during the Gulf War
• September 11, 2001 to a date to be announced for service during the War on Terrorism

Someone who was in the Service before 8/14/74 could conceivably have three awards, but they would likely rank higher than Major.

[JohnKachenmeister]

The National Defense Service Medal uses stars to note subsequent awards.

[Hawk200]

From Wikipedia:

In the years since the creation of the National Defense Service Medal, it is authorized only for the following time periods:

   
• June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for service during the Korean War
• January 1, 1961 to August 14, 1974 for service during the Vietnam War
• August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995 for service during the Gulf War
• September 11, 2001 to a date to be announced for service during the War on Terrorism

Someone who was in the Service before 8/14/74 could conceivably have three awards, but they would likely rank higher than Major.

Strangely, my records show that I have an NDSM with two stars. Still trying to figure that one out, but my personnel guy keeps telling me it's right (although I don't believe him). I've only been in since '88.

[SarDragon]

That Wiki article may not be up to date. I'm still trying to find more authoritative info, since ISTR that there were three awards for the current goings-on.

[edit] The article appears to be correct. Official USA and USAF sites match the info posted above. You might check with your personnel clerk to see what his justification is.