Hmmmm.
Is not a problem here that medals [ie reward for putting your life on the line for real] are actually held back like hens teeth by the politically influenced Military Management [ie their hairships, hadmorals, and henerals].
T'was a time many a moon back when saving a stricken aircraft in the younger service was recognised with a gtraciously awarded AFC. Be lucky to get a QCVSA nowadays - its all adjudged to part of the job description.
Seems to me that modern warfare is constantly changing, and if only in style, longevity and intensity. The criteria ofr medal awards must, qed, be somewhat a flexible feast as well.
If VCs are in order, fine - but I hope that appropriate recognition is given to the rest of the fire teams - and not just a campaign medal.
What about, for example, all the Tanker guys struttin' their stuff in theatre.
Am i right in thinking all US troops/crews operating in theatre are exempted all Income Tax for the period of service, or did I imagine that?