The UK government is trying to repair the relations between the public and the military, with ideas such as a bank holiday, more visible wearing of uniforms in public, cadets in colleges and other schools, and institution of a US-style "Purple Heart" medal for wounded UK warriors.
In April, it was revealed that Mr Brown wants to create a British Purple Heart - the medal awarded to American troops injured in battle
He was said to have been impressed at the way the US celebrated its Armed Forces through homecoming parades, appearances at major sporting events, and regular mainstream television coverage.
He now wants officials to look at the possibility of instituting a medal for combat casualties, although any decision would be a matter for the Chiefs of Staff.
UK has always had more of an antagonistic/hostile relationship with its military than the US has. This is a good start, in my opinion.
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