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JayhawkSD

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2. I approve of the move, but...

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 16, 2013, 08:42 AM

Apr 2013

It means they will be awarding combat medals to non-combat operatives, albeit with "asterisks" attached to them.

"What does that little thing on your Bronze Star mean, Daddy?"
"It means I got the medal for flying a desk in Las Vegas."

Oh, please.

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