Nintendo Medal on Hold (Distinguished Warfare Medal)

The newly minted Distinguished Warfare Medal - known affectionately by its critics as the "Nintendo Medal" - has come under scrutiny by the new Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. The medal is meant to recognize those that contribute to the war effort in a significant way but who did not serve in the combat zone. Critics say that it should not be ranked in precedence above the Bronze Star - which is only presented to those who serve in combat. Hagel, who was wounded in Vietnam twice, most likely is going to give this a thorough review. Read more in "Hagel to order review of drone medal precedence", Military Times, March 12, 2013.