WASHINGTON — The military services have identified 1,357 medals awarded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan could qualify for higher honors, according to Pentagon officials.
In January, the Pentagon launched an extensive review into the number of Medals of Honor, Silver Stars and service crosses awarded for actions taken in Iraq and Afghanistan. The review could lead to upgrades to certain medals depending on the outcome. The initial estimate suggested about 1,100 medals were being reviewed.
The Army is reviewing 785 Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross awards. The Navy, including the Marines, is reviewing 425 Navy Cross and Silver Star medals. The Air Force is reviewing 147 medals, including 135 Silver Stars and 12 Air Force Crosses.
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Good.
That's not to say that there must be a bunch of upgrades. It's just that it is entirely possible that at some point in the process, some awards were not properly staffed (and the staffs do have other things going on, like fighting a war) and a second look is a good idea.
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