http://www.meaning-of-names.com/search/index.asp?nm=warrior&stype=1
I know that, in the United States military community, members of the Air Force tend to get made fun of for having easier physical requirements, and cushy and hospitable living and working conditions compared to what members of the other branches have to go (though in reality, the Air Force's Security Forces are trained as combined military-police and light infantry, and have their own special forces include a Tier 1 unit).
But, the bumper sticker doesn't go into detail about who the "Airman son" is and what he did.
While unlikely, maybe here's what he did while in the Air Force:
He went to the Air Force Academy for four years. While there, his major was Military & Strategic Studies, with a minor in Foreign Language. He graduated as a valedictorian.
Immediately after graduating and becoming a 2nd Lieutenant, he went to the United States Army's Ranger School to help him do better while training to become a Special Tactics Officer. He graduates at the top of his class.
He succeeds at becoming the top of his class in training to become a Special Tactics officer, making his way into the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, making it to the rank of Major, and just short of making it to Lieutenant Colonel. He is a self-professed lifer and workaholic, not even taking days off or vacations offered to him. He has considered studying to become a doctor in either the United States Army Airborne (specifically, AOC identifier 62A Emergency Physician, or 62B Field Surgeon/Battalion Surgeon) or United States Navy Fleet Marine Force, but felt that he was more of a warrior & leader than a healer, so he instead plans on joining the Civil Air Patrol, and being an instructor at Florida Preparatory Academy.
He would be considered a "Still Motivated Veteran" as described by The Warfighter journal. When in public, he is almost always seen wearing an Air Force polo shirt and baseball cap, with his jacket having Air Force patches on it.
Ribbons:
Defense Distinguished Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Distinguished Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Silver Star Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Defense Superior Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Legion Of Merit Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak Device V
Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak Device V
Bronze Star Ribbon With 8 Bronze Oak Device V
Purple Heart Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Defense Meritorious Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Meritorious Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Joint Service Commendation Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak Device V
Air Force Commendation Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak Device V
Joint Service Achievement Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Achievement Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak Device V
Air Force Combat Action Ribbon With 9 Gold Star
Air Force Combat Readiness Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Good Conduct Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Reserve Meritorious Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Recognition Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
American Defense Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
National Defense Service Medal Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon With 5 Bronze Star
Iraq Campaign Ribbon With 5 Bronze Star
Inherent Resolve Campaign Ribbon With Arrowhead
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon With Arrowhead
Global War Terrorism Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Armed Forces Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Outstanding Volunteer Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Air And Space Campaign Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Overseas Short Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Overseas Long Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Air Force Longetivity Service Ribbon With 9 Bronze Oak
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon With 1 Bronze Star
United Nations Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Nato Medal Meritorious Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Nato Medal Non Article 5 Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Nato Isaf Ribbon With 9 Bronze Star
Marksmanship badges:
U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge.
Distinguished Rifleman Badge.
Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge.
Before going to the USAFA, the Son went to Admiral Farragut Academy, where he was the valedictorian there. He made it to captain in the NJROTC program.
http://www.jrotc.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_str=NJROTC
Son's NJROTC ribbons:
Meritorious Achievement Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Distinguished Unit Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Distinguished Cadet Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Honor Cadet Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Cadet Achievement Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Unit Achievement Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Aptitude Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Naval Science Iv Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science Iii Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science Ii Outstanding Cadet Ribbon
Naval Science I Outstanding Cadet Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Exemplary Conduct Ribbon
Academic Award Ribbon With 1 Gold Lamp 1 Bronze Star Torch
Exemplary Personal Appearance Ribbon
Physical Fitness Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Participation Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Unit Service Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Community Service Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Drill Team Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Color Guard Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Rifle Team Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Orienteering Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Recruiting Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Basic Leadership Training Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
Sea Cruise Ribbon With 2 Silver Star
He also earned every single medal offered by NJROTC that's offered to people who have been cadets for three years.
He was also a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol, and got the following ribbons:
Cap Silver Medal Of Valor Ribbon
Cap Bronze Medal Of Valor Ribbon
Cap Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon
Cap Exceptional Service Ribbon
Cap Meritorious Service Ribbon
Cap Commander Commendation Ribbon
Cap Achievement Ribbon
Cap Certificate Recognition Life Saving Ribbon
Cap National Commander Unit Citation Ribbon
Cap Unit Citation Ribbon
Cap General Carl A Spaatz Ribbon
Cap General Ira C Eaker Ribbon
Cap Amelia Earhart Ribbon
Cap General Billy Mitchell Ribbon
Cap Neil Armstrong Achievement Ribbon
Cap Dr Robert H Goddard Achievement Ribbon
Cap General Jimmy Dolittle Achievement Ribbon
Cap Charles A Lindbergh Achievement Ribbon
Cap Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement Ribbon
Cap Wright Brothers Ribbon
Cap Mary Feik Achievement Ribbon
Cap General H H Hap Arnold Achievement Ribbon
Cap General J F Curry Ribbon
Cap Gill Robb Wilson Ribbon With 1 Gold Star
Cap Paul E Garber Ribbon With 1 Gold Star
Cap Grover Loening Aerospace Ribbon
Cap Leadership Ribbon With 1 Cap Silver Star
Cap Membership Ribbon
Cap A Scott Crossfield Ribbon
Cap Bridgadier General Charles Yaeger Ribbon
Cap Command Service Ribbon
Cap Unit Cadet Of The Year Ribbon
Cap Unit Cadet Nco Of The Year Ribbon
Cap Unit Cadet Officer Of The Year Ribbon
Cap Red Service Ribbon
Cap Search Find Ribbon
Cap Search And Rescue Ribbon
Cap Counterdrug Ribbon
Cap Disaster Relief Ribbon With V Device
Cap Homeland Security Ribbon
Cap Cadet Orientation Pilot Ribbon
Cap Cadet Community Service Ribbon
Cap International Air Cadet Exchange Ribbon
Cap National Cadet Competition Ribbon
Cap National Color Guard Competition Ribbon
Cap Cadet Advisory Council Ribbon With 1 Gold Star
Cap Cadet Special Activities Ribbon
Cap Encampment Ribbon
Cap Cadet Recruiter Ribbon
He wanted to go to either United States Military Academy or United States Naval Academy as a Marine officer, but at the last minute, decided to join the United States Air Force Academy and became an Air Force officer.
His sister, on the other hand, enlisted in the Marine Forces Reserve, graduating at the bottom of her class in basic training at San Diego, California, and took on the MOS of being a Fiscal/Budget Technician (Military Occupational Specialty code 3451) during her 6x2 enlistment. She works white-collar jobs in her normal life.
Note to viewers:
This is strictly a non-political post. It is NOT in any, way, shape, or form, intended to promote any political ideologies, especially foreign policy, and to a lesser degree, culture.
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