![]() The ribbon that the stars are on is the Vietnam Service Medal Streamer. The (3) stars represent the (3) naval Task Forces. Let’s give a big BRAVO ZULU to Tom as he has captured the essence of our history in this insignia design. I am also thrilled to let you know that our own Tom Nielsen (T-132-6), who designed and painted the “ Mobile Riverine Force Poster“, is the gentleman who designed the insignia that has been officially approved.! It is a “commemorative” award for Task Forces 115, 116 and 117 combat-craft sailors that has been officially sanctioned and approved by the Department of the Navy. ![]() I am proud to pass along the news that we were informed by the Department of the Navy on Augthat our “ Vietnam Combatant-Craft Crewman” insignia design has been officially approved for production. ![]() It has truly been a “joint operation” over the past 3 years. The CNO, and the current Special Warfare Command, felt that our sailors did not meet the more stringent criteria for the new modern SWCC insignia, but they did offer us the opportunity to submit a new insignia for consideration.īruce and I then began working closely with Tom Forrest (TF-115) and Robert Gray, RMCM (USN Ret. We requested that his office consider awarding the SWCC insignia retroactively to our Mobile Riverine Force – TF-117 combat assault sailors. We checked with Albert Moore and he gave us the go-ahead to pursue it.īruce and I drafted a letter to Admiral Vern Clarke, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), dated July 10, 2002. Bruce and I then discussed the matter and felt that we Vietnam riverine craft sailors should be “grandfathered” into the award. When Bruce McIver (T-131-7 & Naval Advisor) heard about the new Navy “ Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman” (SWCC) insignia in 2000 he brought it to my attention. Please sign the MRFA guestbook! Thank you for stopping by.Īnything and everything that couldn't fit in any of the other categories! Get the recipe! From Albert's Peach Cobbler to an Irish Chicken Dinner, we have them all! Links to friends, affiliates and other sites you should visit! The MRFA is launching our “Historical Data Project” (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible.Įxplore historical photos, gripping stories, poetry and song submitted by MRFA members.Įxplore artwork by members, and read historical articles and books Memorials and museums dedicated to the Mobile Riverine Force.Įxplore our catalog and purchase official MRFA gear here.Ī full archive of past and present "River Currents" newsletters from your friends at MRFA Join us for our 2017 reunion by making a reservation today! Unit awards, medals and ribbons, and information on applying for and obtaining your medals and ribbons.Įxplore gatherings, speakers and events. Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Divisionīecome a member of MRFA! Learn about the association, Board Members, Officers, and download a membership application form!Įxplore points of interest in the US Army section awards, citations, index, roster and select information related to the mobile riverine force!Įxplore our Navy section: awards, stories, points of interest, origin of navy terminology and much, much more!Įxplore a glossary of terms, manuals, statistics, historical accounts and reports, maps and articles by MRFA members "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V
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