FORT STEWART, Ga. — Since the implementation of social distancing across the Department of Defense, recognizing soldiers’ accomplishments has become more and more difficult. That hasn't slowed down Fort Stewart's top commander, who has continued to throw away thousands of dollars a month in coins of excellence.

Maj. Gen. Daniel Cummings has decided that throwing the coins at deserving soldiers is not only the safest method during the pandemic restrictions, but also because it speeds up the moment of recognition.

"Even though I'm happy I don't have to shake these dirty kids’ hands anymore, I still want to keep my good reputation with these peasants and make them think I care about the pointless details of what they're doing across my installation" said Maj. Gen. Cummings.

Before Cummings’ innovation, a typical recognition ceremony could take up to 30 minutes, but the general has shortened that down minutes or even seconds.