Connie Pollich (sic) is a state representative in Ohio who spent eight years in the Air Force. It appears that her rack is growing. No, not that rack, get your mind out of the gutter. Her rack of ribbons.
Here’s what her decorations looked like in an Air Force photo;
And here’s what she looks like on the campaign trail;
Apparently, she’s earned 11 more ribbons since the Air Force uniform picture was taken. Here’s what she’s sporting today;
The only awards that I can identify are the NDSM, the Air Force Longevity Service Award and the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon. Other than that, it’s all a mystery to me. I spent about an hour this morning trying to identify the ribbons – so I’m turning to the experts – my readers.
There’s more at Free Republic and Doug Ross.
From:
http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=20316Well screw it……. I fired off a letter to her campaign:
“Dear Ms. Pillich;
I would appreciate it if you would comply with AF uniform regs.
“4.4. Wear of Awards and Decorations by Retirees and Honorably Discharged Veterans. Honorably
discharged and retired Air Force members may wear full-size or miniature medals on civilian suits on
appropriate occasions such as Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day. Female members may wear
full-size or miniature medals on equivalent dress.â€
http://www.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/afi36-2903.pdfIt clearly states that ribbons are not authorized for wear on civilian clothing, only medals and even then, for “special occasionsâ€. You campaigning does NOT qualify as a “special occasionâ€. While you are not wearing your uniform while campaigning, you are wearing a uniform item. Furthermore, you look like an idiot!! If a person can’t run on their military record, alone, without advertising the “fruit saladâ€, then I’d be apt to question that person’s military record.
Regards
“Thorâ€
USN(ret)
For the record:
http://www.conniepillich.com/index.php?code=contact