Posted on Jul 24, 2015

Purple Heart packets prepared for Marines killed in Chattanooga. Your thoughts?

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The Marine Corps has confirmed that it has prepared Purple Heart award packages for the Marines killed last week in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, however, must first formally declare ties between the shooter, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, and a foreign terrorist organization before the packets can be submitted.

“Determination of eligibility will have to wait until all the facts are gathered and the FBI investigation is complete,” Marine Corps public affairs officer Maj. Clark Carpenter told Marine Corps Times.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/07/23/purple-heart-packets-prepared-marines-killed-chattanooga/30590185/

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LTC Chief Of Public Affairs And Protocol

Should the victims of the Chattanooga shootings be eligible for Purple Hearts?

Should they be eligible for Combat decorations and Purple heart?

Considering the global realities we face and the fact they were engaged BECAUSE of their affiliation with the military, I say "Yes".

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1stSgt (Join to see)

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Should be Forwarded with Approval without delay.

Capt Lance Gallardo

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Does that mean that some of the Marines and sailors, who apparently did fight back and acted with bravery in the face of this homefront "combat" against an enemy combatant should also be considered for valor awards such as Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Marine Corps Medal with Combat "V" or the Combat Action Ribbon? Some of the reports released in the public press conferences have confirmed that at least one of the Marines or sailors apparently had access to a pistol, presumed to be a private firearm, at this time, that was definitely not tied to the gunman, and that this weapon had been discharged.