Very sad to see Chris has passed. 

He was a genuinely good guy. 

A friend of many years. 

May he rest peacefully. 

Condolences to his family and friends. 

The following (aka AWARDS and DECORATIONS) as stated in the DD214’s,

found in Block 13, Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons;

and Block 18 Remarks; Awarded or Authorized for TSGT. William C. Padden:

The following “Awards and Decorations” are listed in descending order from the most important, #1 to the least important, as awarded, end #15,

As having been awarded to TSGT. William C. Padden during his military service time; active and reserve duties, via DD214 documents.

AFAM. Air Force Achievement Medal.

AFOUA. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; W/Valor, with 2 “V” devices.

AFGCM. Air Force Good Conduct Medal, with/ 1 device.

ARFMSM. Air Reserve Force Meritorious Service Medal, with/ 1 device.

NDM. National Defense Medal, with/ 1 device.

SWASM. Southwest Asia Service Medal, with/ 1 device.

AFOSSLT. Air Force Overseas Service Long Term “Ribbon”, Long Term (LT) Tour.

AFOSSST. Air Force Overseas Service Short Term “Ribbon”, Short Term (ST) Tour.

AFLSA. Air Force Longevity Service Award, with/ 2 devices.

AFRM. Armed Forces Reserve Medal, with/ the “M” device.

Training. NCO PME Ribbon (Non-Commissioned Officer, Professional Military Education).

Training. Air Force Training Ribbon.

Combat

Arms. Small Arm Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/ Rifle.

KLM-SA Kuwait Liberation Medal- “Saudi Arabia”, for Jan. 17, 1991 to Feb. 28. 1991.

  KLM-KU Kuwait Liberation Medal- “Kuwait”, for Aug. 2, 1990 to Aug. 31, 1993.