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One week after launching an official database of military valor medal recipients, the Pentagon has expanded it to include recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross.

The website was launched July 25 but initially included only the 10 troops who have received the Medal of Honor since 2001.

The database was created after the Supreme Court in June struck down a 2006 law that made it a federal crime to lie about receiving combat valor medals. The court said the law violated the right to freedom of speech.

On Wednesday, the Pentagon added the names of 68 troops who since 2001 received a service cross. The list includes 25 soldiers, seven sailors, 31 Marines and five airmen

Officials say hundreds of troops awarded the Silver Star since 2001 will eventually be included in the database.

Distinguished Service Cross – Navy Cross – Air Force Cross Photo by TheirFinestHour.blogspot



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