In theatre = IDF and a medal (and a big pay packet when you come home)
In Creech = going home for a shag and a beer (and quite a reasonale lifestyle for 3 years-ish)
If only it was that easy, kitbag. What about those that only fly over theatre, have zero operational risk as they aren't based in theatre and still get a medal?
IMHO if a medal is for contribution to the op then Creech based personnel should get it, together with CAOC personnel and many in PJHQ.
If it is for "risk and rigor" then anyone that goes outside the wire should get it. Those who stay constantly inside have a less clear claim. There should certainly be some clear differentation between the KAF huggers and the guy that goes on foot patrol.