American Fighter Aces receive Congressional Gold Medal. What are your thoughts on this type of recognition?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:49:52 -0400

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the American Fighter Aces collectively today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

Public Law 113-105, which requires the United States Mint to strike the Congressional Gold Medal for the American Fighter Aces, also authorizes the bureau to strike and sell bronze reproductions of the medal. The three-inch medal (product code 15MC) is priced at $39.95, and the 1.5-inch medal (product code15MD) is priced at $6.95. Both medals will be available for purchase starting today at 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time via the bureau's online catalog at http://catalog.usmint.gov/ and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may call 1-888-321-MINT (6468).

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-fighter-aces-receive-congressional-gold-medal-2015-05-20

American Fighter Aces Receive Congressional Gold Medal

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the American Fighter Aces collectively today during a ceremony in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made May 20 at 2015 3:56 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:56:02 -0400

Thing is, I doubt that we will ever see another Fighter Ace. It seems that air superiority is going to be replaced with close air support. Not that one is more important or valuable than the other, it is just an observation.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 20 at 2015 3:56 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:56:29 -0400

It's great to be recognized federally but where does it stop? Should snipers with over X confirmed kills receive similar recognition?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 4:39 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:39:49 -0400

Are we that hard up for money that we have to sell medals now?