Posted on Aug 24, 2015
What medals should our military heroes receive for their actions in France? Will we act as quickly as the French in acknowledging them?
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Yes those who demonstrate heroism in the face of danger should be eligible for the Soldiers Medal or equivalent medal from the other military services whether the heroism takes place in the USA or somewhere else.
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I believe the National Guard has awarded the Soldier's Medal to Spc. Alek Skarlatos.
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They an attack by our enemy. They deserve something for the military.
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Whatever the Air Force equivalent of the Soldier's Medal for the Aim High hero and a Soldiers Medal for the NG Soldier.
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President Obama has declared War on ISIS. Therefore these two military men should be treated accordingly. They in fact took on an heavily armed combatant while being unarmed themselves. Subdued him and saved the lives of countless people on the train. One while receiving combat wounds himself. Remembering that the French President awarded them the highest military award for the French government.
In my humble opinion, I feel that they should be awarded appropriately. I would at the very least present a Bronze Star with a Combat V, or a Silver Star. Again they were unarmed and the enemy was heavily armed. I would also award a Purple Heart to A1C Stone for wounds received in combat. If the Air Force or the National Guard have an equivalent to a Combat Action Ribbon.
In my humble opinion, I feel that they should be awarded appropriately. I would at the very least present a Bronze Star with a Combat V, or a Silver Star. Again they were unarmed and the enemy was heavily armed. I would also award a Purple Heart to A1C Stone for wounds received in combat. If the Air Force or the National Guard have an equivalent to a Combat Action Ribbon.
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This is one of the many problems that comes with declaring war on an ideal. We can all agree that what these men did was brave. We can all agree it was heroic. I am still amazed by the Airman who put his thumb in the neck wound of Mark Moggilian. I know he had the training for it, but I don't imagine he expected when he got on the train that he was going to use that training. Should they be honored for their bravery? Absolutely. How do we do it? That is the more difficult question to answer. They are military, but were not on duty. They engaged a terrorist, but not on American held territory. I can understand the French presenting them with their highest honor. They did a great service to that nation, and deserve all the praise that is being received from the French. None of this applies to American Service Men off duty in a foreign nation. The truth is I have never heard of a situation like this happening before, where off duty service members thwarted a terrorist attack. We are in new territory. The best I can come up with is a silver star for bravery.
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
Sgt Jay Jones - True, if we are at war with terrorism, then this would be enemy action, and wounds received would have to be combat wounds.
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Sgt Jay Jones
PO3 Steven Sherrill - I also concur that the Silver Star and Purple Heart as appropriate decorations in this instance. President Obama sent a request to Congress on February 12, 2015, asking to enact Authorization for the Use of Military Force against ISIS. In my humble options these men were acting under that Authorization.
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Not too much. It's a very rare award and it will look good on his records and uniform, but being National Guard it will still be a pain for find positions to get promoted. I was Active my whole time, but I have family that says promotions in the NG is ridiculous!
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I am happy that they decided to give it to him. He deserves it. I can't say about helping his career but it never hurts to be a hero.
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