Challenge coins have become a prominent part of military culture, honoring exemplary service and dedication to duty. For that reason, it seemed relevant to point out the following:
(Photos by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie/ISAF)
That’s the coin of Marine Gen. John Allen, the top commander in Afghanistan. The photo was posted online by the military along with this story.
Here’s the flip-side of the coin, if you will:
