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Originally Posted by jplinville
It has made my dad's bronze star with a mustard stain worth less, meaning value, not monetary. He was awarded it for his actions during Operation Junction City.
Hiding behind a video screen playing a video game from across the world does not make one a hero...their lives weren't in danger.
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No it doesn't! Not to anyone who really cares about the sacrifices the troops made. I'd be PROUD to wear the Bronze Star. The "mickey mouse" medal they're proposing should rank with the "National Defense Ribbon", a.k.a. "Fire Guard" ribbon they issued us in the '60's and '70's.
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