[DOC] [TLE] Bronze Star Medal - Wikipedia [PAR] The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially the Bronze Star, is a United States decoration 
awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic 
achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a 
combat ... The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded by the Secretary of a military... [DOC] [TLE] Meritorious Service Medal (United States) - Wikipedia [PAR] The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a military award presented to members 
of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding 
meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 
16, 1969. The MSM was previously awarded as a decoration for achievement 
during ... the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in a designated 
combat... [DOC] [TLE] The Bronze Star Medal: Military Misconceptions | RallyPoint [PAR] Oct 24, 2014 ... The Bronze Star Medal was also awarded for acts of heroism during ... On the 
simple brass plaque it said Captain, US Army, World War II .... It may be awarded 
for acts of heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone. .... 
wrong here, is that the BSM should be awarded in it's original format;... [DOC] [TLE] Bronze Star Medal - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. 
Armed ... and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military 
decorations. ... The award recognizes acts of heroism performed in ground 
combat if they are of ... The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for meritorious 
achievement or... [DOC] [TLE] Did US military personnel really earn all their medals?  John T. Reed [PAR] Oct 9, 2015 ... The vast majority of military medal awards are bullshit. ... heroism in combat ... 
You have probably seen the Vietnam service ribbon as a bumper sticker. ... I 
trained in the army at Officers School Portsea (Closed 1983), here in .... to be 
awarded for courage under fire or meritorious achievement, that is, doing... [DOC] [TLE] Distinguished Warfare Medal; New medal for cyber warriors : This ... [PAR] Feb 13, 2013 ... Officials said the new medal will be the first combat-related award to be ... Air 
Medals can also be awarded for meritorious achievement .... Notice, no mention 
of military here. ... It's a military regulation thing and NOT a Scouting thing. .... 
Those of us who have been in heavy ground combat know that our lives... [DOC] [TLE] Bronze Star Backlash, Ordeal at Dover  this week's Air Force Times [PAR] Apr 9, 2012 ... Just let the American public and especially the American military .... I've seen 
more MSMs on admin pogues at the local AF base admin .... an award intended 
to specifically recognize ground combat duty (and .... Who is the enemy here? .... 
Its easy to fix the Bronze Star Medal by awarding it for { Meritorious... [DOC] [TLE] Bronze Star? Am I missing something? [Archive] - Marine Corps ... [PAR] Today I met a young Army guy who told me he got the Bronze Star in Afghanistan
. ... with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United 
States, ... or has distinguished, himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or ... 
or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat... [DOC] [TLE] Hero Summit: Military Decorations and Medals Decoded (Photos ... [PAR] Nov 17, 2012 ... See the meanings behind the military medals that graced the stage at The Daily 
... In one of the first public comments from an elite U.S. military leader on the ... 
The Bronze Star Medal, awarded for meritorious service in a combat zone. ... of 
medals and badges, some of which can be seen here, including:. [DOC] [TLE] Pentagon to review all military medals - Stripes [PAR] Having seen combat himself, Secretary Hagel fully understands and respects the 
traditions that come with awards and decorations, he said. This is a process... [DOC] [TLE] Audie Murphy's Military Decorations [PAR] Award Criteria: The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President in the

Question: Seen here, it's awarded by the U.S. military for meritorious achievement in ground combat
Answer: a Bronze Star