i posted my name and email address. you chose to post anon, providing no ability to interact directly. my speech is my speech. your criticism is vaginal discharge.you've proven my point. "sir".i did not defend the flag, nor what the flag represents. i defended all those who live under the flag and what they choose, hope, and do represent with their day to day lives. if you can't understand the difference, then take it up with me, not as an anon. post your name.the way it was awarded is not the same now is as it was then. i actually had to hold a gun against prospective threats prior to knowledge of a blanket campaign. just because DOD decided time.date stamps mattered didn't make a difference of whether or not i was earning my bar without prior notice. your statement is akin to suggesting a MOH recipient met eligibility requirements.and, i know plenty of Naval AV8R's; which explains a lot of your thinking.