Talk:Valor device

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Is this statement true: "The Valor device denotes those individuals who were awarded a decoration as a result of direct combat with an enemy force. It may also denote accomplishment of a heroic nature or valorous acts in direct support of operations against an enemy force."

I know the second sentence is true, but I don't believe the first is. I was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for several instances of direct contact with an enemy force while in Iraq as well as a number of non-combat service related actions, but I do not wear the 'V' device. The reason, I believe, is because I was not awarded the BSM for a specific valorous act or actions during combat with the enemy force. I was awarded a meritorious medal for service that included combat action. -unsigned by User:Atfyfe 19Feb06

I work at the National Personnel Records Center and one of my main duties is verifying military awards like the Purple heart and the Valor Device. The statement above is quite true. You might not have been awarded it becuase it must be personally recommended and approved by an awarding authority and the person must have done something that, in the higher command opinion's, warrants valor. The Valor Device is by no means automatic. -Husnock 02:44, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

I corrected a section in History on Jeremy Michael Boorda and cited the source of information. I also deleted a small blurb on reports of Boorda's mental illness; it has no relevance to this topic, if anywhere that information should be directly on Boorda's page.

SouthStExit 15:16, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

Can someone describe all of the potential conflicts and hierarchy of all the attachments? I'm trying to develop a tool that graphically builds an accurate medals and awards display but can't seem to find complete info. Thanks --Jeffreyduck (talk) 15:19, 21 February 2008 (UTC)