USMC Combat Action Ribbon Patch LHA-1 Every Marine who earns their

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USMC Combat Action Ribbon Patch LHA-1 Every Marine who earns theirUSMC Combat Action Ribbon Patch The Ribbon That Speaks for Itself No Marine wears the Combat Action Ribbon who didn't earn it the hardest way possible under enemy fire. The Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) is awarded to members of the U. S. Marine Corps and Navy who have actively participated in ground or surface combat against enemy forces. It is one of the most respected decorations in the Marine Corps because it represents the most fundamental experience