conduct a targeted killing in the absence of a direct attack. McKiernan responded: Awards and decorations McKiernan awards and decorations include, but are not limited to: References 1950 births Living people United States Army personnel of the Gulf War United States Army personnel of the Iraq War United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) United States Army generals Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal College of William & Mary alumni Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania alumni Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Grand Crosses with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany