12-04-2010, 09:28 PM
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From; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
"A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale."
From; http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...y/forscom.html
"U.S. Army Forces Command is the Army's largest major command. Headquartered at Fort McPherson, Georgia, FORSCOM commands Active Component and U.S. Army Reserve forces in the Continental U.S. (CONUS) and Puerto Rico. Following mobilization, FORSCOM assumes command and control of Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve units preparing for deployment. As the Army Component of Joint Forces Command, FORSCOM provides military support to civil authorities, domestic counterdrug support, and commands Joint Task Force Six. It provides domestic disaster and emergency response assistance and supports Joint Forces Command's joint integration and joint experimentation missions."
I searched high and low to try to put a year to the coin, but was unsuccessful.
I hope this helps.
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Dan,
Almost a Marine (Army/Navy)
15 months in VietNam (12 Army/3 Navy)
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