Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the Department of Defense. Created in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the medal recognizes government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger.
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Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the Department of Defense. Created in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the medal recognizes government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger.
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The Office of the Secretary of ...... safety in the face of danger.
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32,455,836
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731,160,254
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Medal of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
Ribbon bar of the medal
eligibility
Department of Defense civilian employees, and private individuals
first award
2002-07-15
for
An act of heroism or sacrifice ...... nger either on or off the job.
last award
2015-09-17
name
Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
status
Currently awarded
type
Civilian valor award
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type
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The Office of the Secretary of ...... safety in the face of danger.
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Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor
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