The Clint Eastwood film "Heartbreak Ridge" has an interesting scene.
When he first arrives at his new duty station Gunny Highway bumps into his future LT.
LT Ring looks at his ribbons and gives a little exclamation.
It's subtle.
It's the sort of thing I've seen in person.
My 1SG was a medal of honor recipient and it was always fun seeing the reaction from people who'd forgotten where they'd put him.
My most amusing day was when top was all pissed off at something with me in tow and he blasted past CG 1st Infantry without saluting.
CG bellowed out, "First sergeant! Wasn't there supposed to be a salute there?"
Top looked at him and replied, "It's OK, Sir, I don't really mind."
While CG was turning purple, his Aide-de-Campe reminded him of whom he was speaking...
That three star snapped to attention and gave the sharpest salute I think I've ever seen.
Top just returned the salute and said, "Carry on, Sir."
