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I don't begrudge the Chaplain who was recognized for his superb work supporting our forces in Afghanistan. I just wish they'd picked a different medal, that's all. Life ain't perfect, I guess,

To put the whole medal thing in perspective, there were 20 Medals of Honor awarded in a one hour battle in South Dakota in 1890. In that battle a Cavalry unit of about 500 soldiers managed to kill about 90 "combatants" and about 200 women and children. Most of the 25 fatal Army casualties were probably the victims of Friendly Fire.

81 posted on 03/14/2013 2:10:12 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (There can be no Victory without a fight and no battle without wounds.)

You might clarify your point - what do the atrocities at Wounded Knee have to with this discussion? Are you trying to be insulting or are you just suggesting that medals don’t mean anything?

82 posted on 03/14/2013 2:56:05 PM PDT by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)