Figures... I can truely speak (as a young officer) as a member of the armed forces. Medals mean jack to me. If I so happen to get one, I wear it. Other than that I am only concerned with my troops and always presenting the proper military image. I iron my BDU's everyday, shine the boots, ect. All beacause it is my duty as their OIC to always present a sharp professional image. I am also right there when they are doing the not so popular jobs. I would never ask one of my troops to do something I would not do myself. During PT I make it a point to always finish first in the runs, do more push-ups, ect. to always present the leadership example.

Again, just my .02!