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Navy Probes Kerry Medal
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Posted on 09/02/2004 8:56:57 PM PDT by rdl6989

NEW YORK — In what has been described as a routine process, the Pentagon's inspector general's office on Thursday referred to the secretary of the Navy a request to investigate medals won by John Kerry in Vietnam.

Navy sources said the service will probe the medals, but added that most questions have arisen because of what appear to be errors in processing records.

Kerry received five medals during his four months in combat in Vietnam. Judicial Watch asked the Pentagon to investigate Kerry's receipt of the Silver Star with a "Combat V" designation, which stands for valor under fire.

Kerry's campaign Web site includes military records listing the Combat V citation. Navy procedures show that the Silver Star cannot carry a Combat V designation because part of the reason the medal is awarded is for valor under fire — the added designation would be redundant. The findings of the probe, therefore, will not change the record of Kerry's Vietnam service.

The Navy has said that it's the responsibility of all personnel to correct errors in official records.

At the time, Kerry told the Boston Herald that wrongly wearing the medals is a severe error in judgment.

"Is it wrong? Yes, it is very wrong. Sufficient to question his leadership position? The answer is yes," he is quoted as saying.

Kerry also spoke to the Boston Globe about the matter.

"If you wind up being less than what you're pretending to be, there is a major confrontation with value, self-esteem and your sense of how others view you."

Judicial Watch representatives said the group also wants an investigation into Kerry's third citation for the same Silver Star. In 1986, Kerry received the third citation after requesting a copy of his original citations.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2004; bush; camejo; cheney; dubya; edwards; election; gwb; investigation; kerry; kerrylies; medals; militaryrecord; nader; usn
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To: PhilDragoo

Blue Boy???


61 posted on 09/02/2004 11:10:44 PM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: joonbug
Anything else about Kerry that we are allowed to talk about?

His wife's money and where it goes. His Lieutenant governorship (especially that part where he opted Masssachusetts out of Civil Defense becuase preparing for nuclear war might encourage Reagan). His trips to Paris to negotiate with the enemy. His anti-war activities, especially that thing where members of VVAW were planning to assassinate some Senators. The horrors endured by our troops at home and POWs abroad because of his treason. Oh, and he probably would be really uncomfortable if we talked about all the times he's been grabbing Edwards' bunns on the campaign trail.

That's all the stuff I can think of.

62 posted on 09/02/2004 11:11:41 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: bjcintennessee

ping


63 posted on 09/02/2004 11:13:31 PM PDT by ImaTexan
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To: Slings and Arrows
The fact that he's either a war criminal, a perjurer, or both?

Remind me to ping you to my next column...

64 posted on 09/02/2004 11:13:40 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: cmotormac44
I was at Normandy on 6/6/44----

You helped save the World.

You have my undying thanks.

65 posted on 09/02/2004 11:16:55 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: Travis McGee
And Pinky.

The nuanced duo of appeasers du jour.

66 posted on 09/02/2004 11:17:16 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: cookcounty
Watch the self-immolation of John Zippo Kerry live on national TV!!!!

So, what you're saying is...

THE IMMOLATION WILL BE TELEVISED!

67 posted on 09/02/2004 11:18:33 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: BIGLOOK
I'm requesting that the US Navy upgrade my National Defense Medal with a "V" for disembarking a Freedom Bird into hostile territory.

God bless you for going.

By Freedom Bird do you mean you were in the Hilton? Please elaborate.

68 posted on 09/02/2004 11:20:52 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: Husker8877

Subject: Think Positive !

How to start each day with a positive outlook:

1. Open a new file in your PC.
2. Name it "John Kerry."
3. Send it to the trash.
4. Empty the trash.
5. Your PC will ask you, "do you really want to get rid of John
Kerry?"
6. Answer calmly, "yes," and press the mouse button firmly.
7. Feel better.....


69 posted on 09/02/2004 11:21:26 PM PDT by sweetiepiezer (We have to stop Kerry for our grandkids sake!!!!!!!! GO W)
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To: Mr. Silverback

Remember to ping me to your next column.


70 posted on 09/02/2004 11:57:05 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (Bush took less time to find Saddam that Hillary did to find the Rose Law Firm billing records!)
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To: rdl6989
STEP BACK FOLKS - We've got a REAL, GENUINE WAR HERO HERE!
* *

The John Kerry The DNC Doesn't Want You To Know About

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(click on Kerry's Band of Brothers to see the video)

Kerry's Voting Record (Michael Moore's Hero)

* *

* *
* *
The Second SwiftBoat Veterans Against John Kerry Video is Here


71 posted on 09/02/2004 11:59:19 PM PDT by Happy2BMe (I have knocked on the door of this man's soul and found someone home - Georgia Democrat Zell Miller)
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To: Slings and Arrows

Dang, but you are a great little helper monkey, Slings.


72 posted on 09/03/2004 12:03:02 AM PDT by Mr. Silverback (If the Cambodia "lie" 100% discredits John O'Neill, what do several Cambodia lies do for Kerry?)
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To: Mr. Silverback
No Sir, Freedom Bird was a term used for the flight home from VN back to the world (US). I was never a POW.

The National Defense Medal was and still is awarded to all who serve in the military. Think of it as a place marker; awards left and above denote unit and personal citations of merit; awards right and below denote campaigns and areas served in .

The hostile territory I referred to was disembarking the Bird at Travis AFB in Ca. and finding a country so changed during the 2 1/2 yrs I was away populated by familiar faces that had become unfriendly.

73 posted on 09/03/2004 2:15:15 AM PDT by BIGLOOK (I once opposed keelhauling but have recently come to my senses.)
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To: PeoplesRep_of_LA

If the investigation is conducted properly, we will see the complete unmasking of a, "Naval Exchange Hero/Zero." Kerry probably wrote his own recommendations for the awards and back-doored them through his contacts in his usual clandestine M.O. I predict falsification of military documents, false official statements, bribery, circumventing the chain of command, and disobeying direct orders. Kerry can still be tried for those crimes, because they were committed while he was on active duty. I hope justice will prevail in exposing a sad excuse for a man and war Zero. Oh Kerry!! Do you remember N.R. UCMJ? Bush/Cheney 2004


74 posted on 09/03/2004 5:45:41 AM PDT by No Surrender No Retreat (These Colors Never Run( 7.62) "See Ya"ll At The VA Clinic" "Xin Loi My Boy")
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To: rdl6989
"If you wind up being less than what you're pretending to be, there is a major confrontation with value, self-esteem and your sense of how others view you."

Talk about having your own words come back to bite you in the ass! WOW!
75 posted on 09/03/2004 5:50:12 AM PDT by wasp69 (The Recipe For A Great Story: Pinch Of Cope, A Touch Of Fact, A Big Helping Of Imagination)
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To: rdl6989

Kerry, has always possessed a severe integrity problem. A Kennedy connection probably greased the tracks in his vast accouterment of medals in 16 weeks(TDY) Viet Nam. The Kerry/Kennedy connection,"QUID PRO QUO." Bush/Cheney 2004


76 posted on 09/03/2004 5:54:21 AM PDT by No Surrender No Retreat (These Colors Never Run( 7.62) "See Ya"ll At The VA Clinic" "Xin Loi My Boy")
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To: joonbug

J F'n K, the Ghost Senator, who gets paid for doing not being around and doing his job. He is an out and out thief stealing tax payers dollars for his position of status. Kerry should resign his senate seat and take the consequences for his actions. These things we can expose and talk about, (The Real Truth) Bush/Cheney 2004


77 posted on 09/03/2004 6:03:47 AM PDT by No Surrender No Retreat (These Colors Never Run( 7.62) "See Ya"ll At The VA Clinic" "Xin Loi My Boy")
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
I'm beginning to think we are going to long for the days of Slick Willy -

Long for the days of Slick Willie? No way!!!! Bill has done SO MUCH damage to this country in his eight years, I will NEVER forgive him!!!

78 posted on 09/03/2004 6:08:06 AM PDT by CaraM
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To: PhilDragoo

Blue Boy and Pinkie are EXCELLENT. Very Funny :)


79 posted on 09/03/2004 6:10:35 AM PDT by CaraM
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To: cookcounty

That was a great interview.


80 posted on 09/03/2004 6:12:58 AM PDT by kinsman redeemer (the real enemy seeks to devour what is good)
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