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2013-05-04 Afghanistan

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Posted by Frank G 2013-05-04 12:47|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 There are few more brave than the US Navy corpsman. They have been covering themselves in well deserved honor, high levels of respect and admiration for decades.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-04 13:16|| 2013-05-04 13:16|| Front Page Top

#2 I don't like to suggest decoration inflation but Silver Star seems a bit minimal here.

Posted by Richard Aubrey 2013-05-04 15:24|| 2013-05-04 15:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Richard,I know what you mean. John F'n Kerry got a Silver Star for shooting a wounded teenager in the back.

And a Purple Heart for a scratch.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2013-05-04 15:48|| 2013-05-04 15:48|| Front Page Top

#4 ...and unlike the man with the magic hat, PO Flores didn't write his own award submission, except in deeds.

Posted by Procopius2k 2013-05-04 22:17|| 2013-05-04 22:17|| Front Page Top

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