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After 40 years, a Vietnam vet gets his Bronze Star
The Virginian-Pilot ^
| May 31, 2009
| Louis Hansen
Posted on 05/31/2009 2:56:40 AM PDT by csvset
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To: Slings and Arrows
For combat awards, a Navy veteran must have two sworn eyewitness statements, a signed recommendation of the commanding officer at the time of the actions and official military documentation of the battle to back the veracity of the claim. When the package is complete, it is reviewed by two awards boards appointed by the top military and civilian commanders. The secretary of the Navy makes the final decision.Unless your name is John 'did ya know I was in Vietnam?' Kerry.
He scammed the system.
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06/02/2009 1:32:17 PM PDT
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BluH2o
To: river rat
I will reveal my natural but correct bias - by stating the Marine Corps seemed to have the best handle on preventing the practice of phony medal “gifting”..... The exception ... John Murtha D-PA.
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06/02/2009 1:35:37 PM PDT
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BluH2o
To: BluH2o
Having a fine or best record - doesn’t imply perfection....
No doubt there were many more than Murtha....
I simply believe there were less violations of the integrity of the system in the Corps....
The procedures and criteria was VERY specific and religiously adhered to in my experience.... Often too much so, in my opinion.
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06/02/2009 8:50:55 PM PDT
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river rat
(Semper Fi - You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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