I looked up the website Larry Wilson indicated. He's right. It is very cumbersome, but it does have the information. I may be wrong, but I think I have a ribbon or two also. How in the hell do you read that thing????

I received a "Crotch Cannible" card while we were in Olongapo, one of my prized possesions.....of course, I have worn out the "scratch n sniff" part that came with it!
You can find most ribbons at an Army-Navy store

Dave Doty ETR3 65-67

A.K.A. "Minnow"
(239) 693-3689

The codes to the left of the date refer to the award. They are found in the list of awards and abbreviations.

AE=Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
CR=Combat Action Ribbon
EM=Navy Expeditionary Service Medal
HS=Humanitarian Service Medal
MU=Meritorious Unit Commendation
NE=Navy "E" Ribbon (Battle E)
NU=Navy Unit Commendation
RG=Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation - Gallantry
VS=Vietnam Service Medal

David Melges, LCDR (Retired)

The Cochrane crew received another MUC in 89.

She also received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Operation Earnest Will, escorting the Kuwaiti tankers out of the Persian Gulf during the Iran/Iraq war. Damn it was hot down in that hole while in the gulf.

The URL for the site has apparently changed. Here's the current site (as of today):

neds.daps.dla.mil/o1650.htm