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WASHINGTON - The Army is creating a combat badge for soldiers who come under fire in close combat in Iraq and Afghanistan but who are not otherwise eligible for special recognition because they are from armor, artillery or other non-infantry units.
Soldiers from foreign armies, such as the Iraqi army, who are assigned to U.S. Army units in close combat, also will be eligible for the special recognition.See the full content of this document
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Army Creates New Badge for Soldiers in Close Combat
The new badge, called the Close Combat Badge, will settle an emotional debate that has rag...
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