uhh, Kirk, the Silver Star, although a significant award, IS NOT the Navy's highest award. Navy Cross is and there are two other awards higher than Silver Star before the Navy Cross. Of course, all services' highest award is the Medal of Honor.

Not saying Kerry did not earn the Silver Star, etc, just keeping the conversation accurate.


see this web site: http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ribbons/navy_ribbons.html