[Prole]

Exactly!

Governor Palin is wearing the blue star in honor of her son's commitment to America's Navy. I forget which ship he is currently assigned to.

I think Governor Palin is allowed to wear 2 blue stars once her son leaves for Basic Training on September 11, 2001, right?

[mnehring]

It would be one pin, but the pin would have two stars on it when the next one is deployed.

[Prole]

"I think Governor Palin is allowed to wear 2 blue stars once her son leaves for Basic Training on September 11, 2001, right?"

Oops!

I just remembered that the blue star is intended to be worn for each immediate family member directly involved in our war efforts.

So, to be clear:

One blue star currently for her son in the Navy, and another blue star for her son in the Army if he is stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan, right?

He reports to Basic Training on September 11, 2008, in honor of those who died on September 11, 2001.

Man, I need more coffee.