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US Reveals Medal For Unmanned Drone 'Pilots'

The Pentagon unveiled a new medal for those who kill people by remote control in a remarkable gesture of contempt for and defiance of human rights advocates.

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said the Distinguished Warfare Medal would recognise those who take part in high-tech killing far from the front line.

“Our military reserves its highest decorations for those who display gallantry and valour in actions where their lives are on the line,” Mr Panetta said.

“But we should also have the ability to honour the extraordinary actions that make a true difference in combat operations.”

The new medal ranks between the Bronze and Silver Stars.

Unlike other military awards, it does not require the soldier to perform a physical act that may put their life in danger.

The US has regularly faced sharp criticism from human rights organisations over the death of civilians killed by the unmanned drones targeting funerals or hitting social gatherings in error.

Source: anarcho-queer

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