Teil refused, however, to outline what options are being discussed, who was reviewing those options or when a decision was expected. The only detail Teil would provide is that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Hugh Shelton is the final arbiter on all exceptions to policy governing the medal. Teil shrugged off concerns that some may go unrecognized for their efforts during the air campaign. But I'm not champing at the bit out of a sense of entitlement to another medal. Life will go on with or without another piece of fruit salad.
Troops now involved in peacekeeping duties in Kosovo also are eligible for the award.
Those serving in England, Germany, Spain, Turkey and from the States, however, are not eligible for the award. So, those who loaded bombs, pumped fuel or poured over targeting intelligence in Italy, for example, will get the award, but those who performed the same jobs in Germany or Turkey, can't pin it on.