The CIB and the justified arrogance it bestows

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The CIB and the justified arrogance it bestows

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The Combat Infantryman Badge and the justified arrogance it bestows

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The CIB from our friends at Gruntworks11B:

https://www.gruntworks11b.com/war-room/ ... ans-badge/
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The CIB and the authorized variations:

https://www.army.mil/symbols/CombatBadges/infantry.html
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Re: The CIB and the justified arrogance it bestows

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During my time (84-88) these were like gold. We still had some Vietnam vets around (mostly PSG and up) and those that served in the Infantry wore them. Fortunately, most of these folks were quick to pass along their thoughts/advice on what we could expect if deployed. And that advice was also like gold. In the not-so-distant future, new recruits will be relying on the OIF and OEF vets for the same. The cycle continues.

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