Housey received a Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for his actions. "Sgt. 1st Class Housey performed admirably. He is the epitome of a noncommissioned officer, he is always thinking of his ...

During his first deployment to Iraq in 2004, then-1st Sgt. Michael Grinston earned two Bronze Stars with “V” devices for valor. Grinston, who is now the Sgt. Maj. of the Army, has received ...

This also applies to the Legion of Merit, which was previously eligible for a “V” device in the Navy. According to Military Times, the policy also tightens criteria for Bronze Star medals ...

For years, the services have had slightly different definitions for the Bronze Star and the "V" device. "In the Army, the 'V' meant valor — so the 'V' device was only conferred if a person had ...

A retired New York Army National Guard soldier received the Bronze Star Medal with “V’ device last week in recognition of his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq. Maj. Gen. Ray Shields ...

Staff Sgt. Patrick H. Maloney receives the Bronze Star with "V" device at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on Oct. 30. (Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno/Marine Corps) A Marine Raider who laid down a barrage ...

Young's heroism was recognized July 19, with the award of the Bronze Star with V Device, at the Scotia-Glenville Armed Forces Reserve Center, here. At the time Young, a resident of Perinton ...

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Montez and Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Ramirez received the Bronze Star with the "V" Device for valor during a ceremony Dec. 16. Montez also received his second Purple Heart for ...

FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Sgt. 1st Class John Melson was honored at Fort Benning Aug. 23, as he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor, for his actions more than four years ago ...

A retired soldier from Averill Park finally received a belated Bronze Star Medal with V device for valor in battle. Retired New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo received the ...

one with a “V” device denoting valor in combat, and the other for commendable job performance on deployments, or “meritorious ...

It does not represent valor in combat — that service is honored with a Bronze Star with a “V” device, which Moore was not nominated for and did not get. Fenzel said he assumed the award had ...