Posted on Jun 16, 2016
Will Reserve captain killed in Orlando massacre earn Purple Heart?
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As a MOPH Recipient, Doe's Domestic Terrorism apply to any SM killed or wounded regardless of their Military Status at the time of death or wounds while; IE AC on leave or off duty or stationed in CONUS, Recruiter Duty, Reserves or National Guard Etc? What constitute the new criteria on today's asymmetric warfare in being a recipient of the Purple Heart? Your thoughts and views?
Will Reserve captain killed in Orlando massacre earn Purple Heart?
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In my opinion, the circumstance does not constitute a purple heart. Think of the circumstance; think of the reasoning for being at a club at that time. Most likely getting drunk, hanging with friends. In my opinion, this spits in the face of all the men and women who have received wounds that were sustained in direct combat with the enemy.
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SSG Jeff Carlisle-Tierno
SSG Jeffrey Monk - Who needs to travel that far? If you were looking for a fight, you didn't necessarily have to even travel to the Strand… enough shit happened at Pennants that you'd get your combatives time in at that place.
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SSG Jeffrey Monk
SSG Jeff Carlisle-Tierno - LOL I forgot all about those clubs. Damn I hated pulling Staff Duty and standing around waiting for the clubs to close. I got ragged on for a week for getting a black eye breaking up a fight between some triple duce an two eight seven guys. Thanks for the flash back.
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SFC (Join to see) - The difference here is clear. Serving in a military capacity. The soldiers awarded the Purple Heart for the Fort Hood incident were doing their duties on behalf of the military. Going to a club on the weekend is clearly not the same thing. You're comparing apples and oranges.
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I agree with SSG Chaney. He wasn't in a combat environment. It was a tragic incident.
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Why would you leave the military out of it? He served. He died. And you suggest keeping the military out of it.
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Post mortem awards only matter to the survivors of the awarded. Not that they shouldn't be given but I'm sure the deceased doesn't care (I wouldnt) and the loved ones would rather have their SM alive.
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SSG Leroy Farmer
I agree. Postmortem promotions give the spouse and kids a little more jingle every month. I believe, in large part, medals are a piece of tin for which some men will sell their souls. What truly matters is what the soldier to one's left-and-right know one did that matters.
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