[annyokie]

Your post is incredible bullsh*t. Shame on you. My husband earned every decoration he has and didn't take any Purple Hearts.

[steplock]

I didn't say YOUR husband didn't earn his medals! I was explaining the truth of what happens as a rule.

I personally know of officers who really earned the Bronze Star /Silver Star - and yes I personally know of one MOH winner also...but he was only a GySgt at the time.

"There are two sides to every argument, but I'm too busy to listen to yours"

Kind of shows why you reacted to what I said.

BTW I have 3 PH - but I did not earn a bronze star - The USMC has very stringent standards where .... "uncommon valor is a common virtue"

If you see a Marine with a Bronze Star - He has definitely earned the right.

If you see a sailor with a Bronze Star - I'd wager he was a Corpsman (or flight deck) and deserves a salute!