Originally Posted by
AirGunner
Considering the Air Force hands out BSM's like candy for achievement (perfectly legal, but diminishes the award), there is nothing that suprises me about this move. More bragging rights for the RPA lobby. They deserve to be recognozed for the vital job they perform, but to rate it higher than awards earned personally in combat is kind of a slap in the face..
When the Navy closed our base, we all got a going away present. Everyone E7 and above got a NCM, E4 to E6 got a NAM, and letters for E3 and below.