During this marketing campaign, the Navy had awarded 69 BSMs, and the Army with 5,000 troops in neighboring Albania (considered part of the combat zone) awarded none. In the tip, there was a Pentagon evaluate and determination by Congress in 2001 to stop the awarding of Bronze Stars to personnel outside the fight zone. Both badges required a recommendation by the commander and a citation in orders. President John F. Kennedy amended Executive Order 9419 per Executive Order dated 24 August 1962 to increase the authorization to incorporate these serving with pleasant forces. This allowed for awards the place US service members turn out to be concerned in an armed battle the place the United States was not a belligerent.
Service ribbon (above) – Reverse side of star (beneath)The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, … Read More