the majority of ribbons on Petraeus’ impressive “rack” were earned for various flavors of distinguished service. As brave as he may be and as meritorious in general, is all that ostentation ...

Petraeus is not alone. Here, for instance, is former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Peter Pace, a combat Marine in Vietnam, with one dazzling chestful of medals and another of ribbons.

Army Overseas Service Ribbon is presented to Army members who ... The interactive feature on this page originally stated that Gen. Petraeus earned his three National Defense Service Medals for ...

Gen. David Petraeus retired from the Army after 37 years ... a man about Petraeus' height and build — with a chest full of medals and ribbons — walked to the podium and tapped the microphone.

General Petraeus, the top American commander in Iraq, and the ambassador to Baghdad, Ryan Crocker, delivered their long-awaited status report on Capitol Hill today. With a chest full of ribbons ...

Army Overseas Service Ribbon (with award number 3); Gold Award of the Iraqi Order of the Date Palm; French Officer Order of the Legion of Honour 10th row: French Military Campaign Medal ...

Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus said Thursday that as the top commander in Afghanistan in 2010 he had "big, big fish in the fryer," so it should come as no surprise that he does not recall his ...

As commander in Iraq and Afghanistan, General David Petraeus got ... they wear four stars and have lots of ribbons." Hear Bacevich's take on Petraeus’ role in the increased use of drones ...