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The Star (Bronze, Silver or Gold) can be awarded for valor (one time incident) or for long term meritorious service in combat.  A "v" on the emblime signifies a Star of Valor.

The Star (Bronze, Silver or Gold) can be awarded for valor (one time incident) or for long term meritorious service in combat.  A "v" on the emblime signifies a Star of Valor.

[[John McCain]],  [[Colin Powell]] and General David Howell Petraeus all have Bronze stars. Senator [[John Kerry]] was also awarded with a Bronze Star, but the extent to which his service in the armed forces was honorable was cast into serious doubt during the 2004 US Presidential Election.

[[John McCain]],  [[Colin Powell]] and General David Howell Petraeus all have Bronze stars. Senator [[John Kerry]] was also awarded with a Bronze Star, but the extent to which his service in the armed forces was honorable was cast into [[Swift Boat Veterans for Truth|serious doubt]] during the 2004 US Presidential Election.

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