To recognise U.S. troops who have directly affected battles as drone pilots or in cyber operations, the Defense Department has awarded them with Pentagon Award.
- New award for drone pilots will be a letter “R” device to be affixed to existing service medals.
- Drones have been President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism weapon of choice. These are used in the U.S. pursuit of militant groups in Somalia, Nigeria, Yemen, Syria, Pakistan, and elsewhere.
Defense officials are looking at recommendations for Silver Star and Service Cross medals made since September11, 2001 during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- US Defense Secretary: Ashton Carter
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