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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I applaud her honesty. So why the Bronze Star?
10 posted on 11/06/2003 8:00:19 PM PST by mrustow (no tag)
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To: mrustow
I think all the POWs got Bronzes this time out. Note that hers did not have the V device for valor.
13 posted on 11/06/2003 8:06:54 PM PST by Sloth ("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
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To: mrustow
Bronze star isn't a big deal in combat. Remember, the lady WAS IN COMBAT, bullets flying around her. Nobody has put her up for a Silver Star or a Medal of Honor. She is a severly wounded vet.

She is a personable and honest young lady, and I am glad that she is getting the good press. More power to her. America need more kids like her.
21 posted on 11/06/2003 8:16:59 PM PST by Lokibob
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To: mrustow
>>>I applaud her honesty. So why the Bronze Star?<<<


I agree. I remember while I was in the Marine Corp you would receive a Bronze Star for things like:

Taking out a Machine Gun position while under fire.
Taking out a Tank from 15 feet away while under fire.
Taking out a sniper while under fire.
87 posted on 11/07/2003 4:17:39 AM PST by BBell
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To: mrustow
I applaud her honesty. So why the Bronze Star?

Good question … I believe the Bronze Star is awarded “for heroism.”

106 posted on 11/07/2003 4:48:07 AM PST by bimbo
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