To me this is much to do about nothing. The only medals that really matter are those that have a "V" attached to them. All others are really just pats on the back or are arbitrary. The "V" actually means something. No, I do not have a V device on any of my awards or decorations. Just saw way to many soldiers, sailors and airmen, that is inclusive of officers, get things that cheapened the awards. Look at old pictures of Ike, he had what, two rows of ribbons. I retired an O-5 and looked like I was a general from some banana republic.
A family friend earned three Silver Stars with V device in Vietnam. He told me the awards meant something to him until they started giving SS to battalion and higher commands for doing their jobs. The guy retired an 0-6 so he spoke from a position of authority, both from the perspective of valor and rank.
I dont care if they give this to some people to make themselves feel better about their job. As much as we all hate it, unmanned systems are the way of future warfare for aviation. We will always need boots on the ground and there will always be awards with V devices for those that deserve them.