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Bronze Star Medal Awards 2001-2017

The Bronze Star Medal has been awarded in two distinct modes, with and without a 'V' device, for valor and meritorious service respectively, with the majority being awarded without the 'V' device.

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How often is the Bronze Star awarded with a “V” device versus for meritorious service in recent U.S. conflicts?

Since World War II the Bronze Star Medal has been awarded in two distinct modes—a version with a “V” device for valor in combat and a version without the “V” for meritorious achievement or service in ...