@Tim Sweetie, your name is mentioned in this old article: “... The awarding of the Purple Heart raises questions about the possibility of valor awards for displays of heroism at the scene. Two service members, including two service members -- a Marine and the NOSC commanding officer -- who returned fire on the shooter, Muhammad Abdulazeez. Marines who were at the scene told Military Times in August that the actions of Lt. Cmdr. Timothy White, who waylaid the shooter by firing his personal weapon, gave the Marines inside the NOSC a chance to get more people to safety, saving lives. The subject of valor awards for troops' actions during terror attacks has come up repeatedly since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The question came up again in wake of the foiled August attack on the French train, where Airman Spencer Stone's, Oregon National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos and a traveling companion stopped a lone gunman from carrying out an attack.” “"This really is a worldwide threat situation," James said, adding that the entire military medals and awards system is "is being looked at right now within the Department of Defense. We're trying to think that through." A Defense Department-wide review of the awards system has been conducted and the report is with Defense Secretary Ash Carter. The report was scheduled to be released this month, according to a Defense Department spokesman. In a statement to Navy Times, Mabus spokesman Lt. Eric Durie said the secretary was waiting on the FBI determination to make a call on the Purple Heart. "Part of the process in the case of Chattanooga is allowing the FBI's investigation to run its course. Once the FBI's detailed investigation is complete, and we have reviewed all applicable information, we will make our final award determination," Durie said.” https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2015/12/16/chattanooga-shooting-victims-will-receive-purple-heart/