Well one good thing I always thought about our forces was that we didn't get medals for nothing. In 13 years I didn't get a single one and do I feel bitter about that? No I don't - no-one ever tried to kill me. I recall bombing comps with our US mates where there were guys who were just out of training and had a full row of ribbons on there tunic (passing out of training got a medal FFS). I and most of my colleagues just thought it was silly, and I still do. Sitting in an ISO and doing a grand job protecting the troops - yeah, hats off. Medal for bravery though - do me a favour!