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This was brought up MONTHS ago ... the documents are years old.

Yes I do know something about this.
One of my collateral duties was Command Legal & Admin Officer. We routinely received requests from individuals, other commands, the records depository, and vets affairs to confirm dates of service etc. for updates to awards that were sometimes decades old. There is actually a procedure in place for review and update of awards.

The Bronze star, by definition, is a combat valor award, however sometimes the paperwork to attach the 'V' device is not processed appropriately. Someone, probably political, noticed the oversight in Mr. Kerry's service jacket and wanted to ensure that it was as complete as possible. A request was submitted, and approved, for the recognition of the 'V', which by rights should have been done at the time.

This is Normal normal normal .. every day business.

I'm not saying I like Sen Kerry .. I'm just saying to pick a better use of energy in efforts to oppose him.

I don't know for what purpose you are seeking this information, but it is a legitimate course of inquiry. As a former naval officer, I have written people up for awards, served on awards panels, and received awards including one with a "V". The signed duplicate citations by Lehman indeed raise questions, especially in light of Kerry's first stating that he threw away his medals and then he didn't. The fact that Kerry has his medals prominently displayed in his office makes it difficult to deny that he threw them away. Besides, it is politically expedient to say now that he didn't throw them away. The facts may indicate the opposite.

I have sent my observations to the press, my Republican representatives, and the RNC. I suspect that this issue will not remain old news. I note that you recently joined FR. If you are a Kerry operative, I would be concerned.