Droning it In

I think that it's a big mistake for the VFW to get into a pissing match with the Pentagon about the new drone "Distinguished Warfare" medal.

“The VFW just adamantly believes that medals that can only be earned in combat must rank higher than new medals awarded in the rear.”

That is, of course, complete hogwash. The fact is that a Bronze Star, which ranks higher than a Purple Heart, can be awarded for completely non-combat acts.
And the notion of "combat" is entirely what the issue is here. The VFW (not exactly known for their progressive stance on... well... anything) is opposing the new medal because 1. women will get it and 2. they're kind of jerks about drone crews.

The VFW, of course, dislikes the Air Force. This is just some internecine nonsense and someone should just smack them.