The U.S. Army (and navy and air force) has always been generous with
its medals. The higher your rank, the more expensive the metal on your
medal. Crikey, Claire Chennault was decorated for flying with a safety
pilot, and his fans were annoyed that it wasn't the Medal of Honor!

Lyndon Johnson was decorated for flying a mission that went nowhere
near the enemy.

To be sure, PFC Joe Lynch wouldn't have gotten a Bronze Star in like
circumstances, but Jessie is a special case. For one thing, she's cute
as a button in that picture of her with the American flag behind her.
I don't think we would have gotten nearly so worked up about PFC Joe
Lynch.

What's to bet that the good ladies at NOW (the same who would spit on
a uniform if it had a man inside it) will be complaining that it's
sexism she didn't get a Silver Star?

all the best -- Dan Ford
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