Do you think there should be a medal for the healthcare professionals providing direct care in COVID-19 hot zones (e.g. NY, WA, Korea)?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:20:02 -0400

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Mar 27 at 2020 5:23 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:23:31 -0400

If their is a medal it should encompass more than COVID-19 and be should go to those who went beyond the call of duty.

Response by TSgt David L. made Mar 27 at 2020 5:26 AM

TSgt David L. — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:26:09 -0400

The Humanitarian Medal should fill that need, but yes Sir, there should be awards for folks that work to help us all out.

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Mar 27 at 2020 5:31 AM

SrA Ronald Moore — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:31:31 -0400

Yes, And there should be a place A Wall with all the Names Of everybody who ever befall to Virus, Disease ,etc, Letting them know that they are important too.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 27 at 2020 2:20 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:20:14 -0400

NO! The DoD has too many "been there, done that" ribbons. Service Members who do exceptional work during this crisis can be recommended for existing medals.

Response by LTC Ray Buenteo made Apr 1 at 2022 11:17 PM

LTC Ray Buenteo — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 23:17:57 -0400

Every day of duty for 8 years I reported to duty draw my weapon, stand guard mount and take my post or patrol. Should I have received a medal for doing what I was trained to do?