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Department of Defense | AP The Pentagons newest military honor symbolized by a two-inch bronze medallion has sparked fierce debate over the nations growing corps of drone pilots and cyberwarriors and how to commend their service which happens far from an actual battlefield. The Distinguished Warfare Medal approved by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta last month is the militarys first new combat-related medal in nearly 70 years. It is intended to recognize extraordinary contributions to combat operations by a service member from afar and will rank as the eighth highest individual award behind the Medal of Honor. But placement of the