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Originally posted by docetboy
She has three new medals on her chest:
Purple Heart
POW Medal
Bronze Star
You get major promotion points for any medals you have - she should have no problem being promoted to Specialist next time around 
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Unless the Army's changed, they still use traditional promotion boards rather than the Air Force's WAPS (Weighted Airman Promotion System). Besides,, promotion to E-4 is fully qualified based on time in service, with the occasional 'below the zone' promotions for hard chargers.
Considering her injuries, she may be medically retired.
On the other hand, I was listening to a local late night radio talk show last night listening to some guy complaining that awarding the Bronze Star Medal to PFC Lynch 'cheapens' the award. Not likely, IMHO; I would have agreed if it was a Distinguished Service Cross or a Silver Star, but you can earn a Bronze Star for both combat actions (distinguished with a V device) or outstanding performance.