Posted on Jan 19, 2017
Why do most recent Medal of Honor recipients leave the military shortly after being awarded it?
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Mainly speaking about the latest MoH recipients from the Global War on Terrorism. I understand you receive a number of benefits for being a recipient of the award, such as; $1200 per month for life, 10% increase in military retirement pension, qualified dependents are automatically approved for attendance at military academies, commissary and PX privileges for life, the list goes on and on. Just wondering why the ones that had under 20 years wouldn't finish. Any thoughts on this?
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http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/06/the-benefits-for-medal-of-honor-recipeints/
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http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/06/the-benefits-for-medal-of-honor-recipeints/
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Edited 8 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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Not sure but the fact that it's extremely rare these days for someone still alive to receive the MOH might play a factor. Not sure on this at all just putting out a thought. But the DOD might give a Medal of Honor recipient the option or recommendation of an early out because one how rare it is to get the award and be alive and two it could make for really bad press for someone to receive the MOH and then die later on in combat. DOD might just be saying hey he's lucky to be alive he shouldn't have to put his life at risk anymore he's earned a long happy life. Again I'm not sure at all but it's just an idea I thought I'd put out there
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The processing time from act to Award is very complicated compared with earlier years. From his unit collecting witnesses, through every level of command ( including both NATO and CENTCOM). The process was much less complicated and issuance authority was vested in the theater commanders. There was even a case of an award being approved and awarded within 24 hours (TSgt Red Erwin)
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I met Col. Wesley Fox when I was on active duty in 86 or 87. He earned his in Vietnam and served many years after that. Not sure why some retire immediately after and some don't.
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Interesting conversation but I've always said "If you don't have the answers ask someone who does. So in that vein I'd take my own advise and say. ASK a MoH recipient.
Seems like a logical solution.
Seems like a logical solution.
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All I can say is that I respect any Medal of Honor winner. They may be like anyone else but they have gone further in combat than any soldier. From my perspective, One who has never been in Combat, US Navy, I really do not know what Combat is like.
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PO3 Ray Carrell
US Navy here as well, 68 to 72. Tried to volunteer for river patrol boats in Nam but couldn't because my MOS was aviation. Always has been my one regret that I didn't serve in Nam. Never met a MOH recipient, but would show them the highest respect if I did.
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It's probably that "rock-star" instant fame...probably too complicated.
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It's probably that "rock-star" instant fame...probably too complicated.
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