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The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the United States Department of Defense. [2] Created in 2001 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.
Civilian Service Achievement Medal Distinguished Civilian Medal for Valor Superior Civilian Medal for Valor Angela M. Houtz Medal for Fallen Civilians Captain Robert Dexter Conrad Award for Scientific Achievement Distinguished Achievement in Science Award Distinguished Public Service Award Superior Public Service Award Meritorious Public ...
NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal. This list of medals for bravery is an index to articles about notable medals awarded for bravery or valor. These medals, usually associated with military forces, police forces, or other public safety entities, are given to personnel who have served with gallantry, often for those who have engaged in specific acts of bravery or valor.
President Donald Trump presents the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor in the East Room of the White House in May 2019. The original Medal of Valor was established on June 29, 2000, by President Bill Clinton with his issuance of Executive Order 13161 and was originally called the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers.
Army civilian employees who are eligible for Army honorary awards, military personnel, and Army contractors are ineligible. These awards are in hierarchical order from the highest to the lowest. [1] Distinguished Public Service Medal; Superior Public Service Medal; Meritorious Public Service Medal; Public Service Commendation Medal
WASHINGTON — Retiring President Biden will present the Medal of Valor Friday to two FDNY heroes who saved New Yorkers from raging fires. Biden, 82, will present the nation’s highest award for ...
"That’s the highest award you can get as a civilian. It’s the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor," Trump continued, referring to the highest military honor bestowed for valor in ...
The medal is gold in color and 34.925 millimeters (1.3750 in) in diameter. The obverse depicts a five pointed star on top of a laurel wreath. At the top of the medal is inscribed "VALOR". The reverse of the medal has a small laurel wreath under a rectangular plate for engraving the recipient's name.