medals

The Military Created a Special Medal Just for Drone Pilots

Robert Kessler · 02/13/13 06:40PM

For the first time since 1944, the Pentagon has created a new combat-related medal to award drone pilots. Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced today that the Distinguished Warfare Medal will be given to those who have a direct impact on combat relations, but don't risk their lives to do so.

At Least Dick Whitman Earned His Purple Heart

Caity Weaver · 02/22/12 07:02PM


Dinner parties and obituaries could become a lot less interesting if the Supreme Court votes to uphold a law which makes it a federal offense to lie about having received military honors.