by CJ Grisham @ A Soldier's Perspective blog @ On That Distinguished Wargamer Medal | A Soldier's Perspective discusses the latest Pentagon that has a lot of veterans up in arms a new medal to be awarded to drone pilots!
For those who aren't aware of the brouhaha, DOD wishes to establish the medal as more important than the Bronze or Silver Stars, true medals for heroic actions in combat. In other words, guys sitting in super comfortable arm chairs safely ensconced in bomb-proof bunkers are to receive recognition for their tireless efforts that is higher in recognition than the two above-mentioned medals. I really like these two options instead:
For those who aren't aware of the brouhaha, DOD wishes to establish the medal as more important than the Bronze or Silver Stars, true medals for heroic actions in combat. In other words, guys sitting in super comfortable arm chairs safely ensconced in bomb-proof bunkers are to receive recognition for their tireless efforts that is higher in recognition than the two above-mentioned medals. I really like these two options instead: