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New medal for modern warfare sparks strong reaction [View all]
http://www.stripes.com/news/new-medal-for-modern-warfare-sparks-strong-reaction-1.208025
The Distinguished Warfare Medal, which could go to servicemembers who never set foot in a combat zone, but launch drone strikes or cyberattacks that kill or disable an enemy.
New medal for modern warfare sparks strong reaction
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The medal will rank immediately below the Distinguished Flying Cross — and higher than the Bronze Star — in order of precedence, according to a Defense Department chart. It can be awarded for any actions after Sept. 11, 2001.
unhappycamper comment: Trigger-pullers everywhere can rejoice.
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