Distinguished Warfare Medal Memo

By Sam LaGrone

March 14, 2013 02:24

The new Distinguished Warfare Medal annouced in February at the Pentagon. DoD Photo

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Feb. 13, 2013 memo on the creation of the Distinguished Warfare Medal that recognizes warfare contributions from cyber troops and unmanned vehicle pilots.

Article Keywords: bronze star, Chuck Hagel, Congress, leon panetta, purple heart

Categories: Documents, Education Legislation, Military Personnel, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, Veterans Affairs

By Sam LaGrone

Sam LaGrone is the editor of USNI News. He has covered legislation, acquisition and operations for the Sea Services since 2009 and spent time underway with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the Canadian Navy.

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