Secretary of the Army Award for Valor was created on 2002-04-15.
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
Awards up to and including the Silver star were within the authority of the division commander, usually a major general (two stars). This would include the bronze star with "V" device.
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As of July 2014, John M. McHugh is the United States Secretary of the Army. He has held the position since September of 2009.
Punjab Army was created in 1801.
Secretary of the Army Public Service Award was created in 1998-06.
Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award was created on 1987-04-13.
Achievement Medal for Civilian Service was created on 1987-08-24.
The Commander's Award for Civilian Service was established in 2001 by the United States Department of the Army to recognize civilians for their exceptional service and contributions to the Army mission.
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
The senior official at the Department of the Army is the Secretary of the Army
Because our military forces are continuously working to improve "Joint Operations," officers in one service may be assigned to work with another service. For instance, in combat an Army infantry division would have Navy, Air Force, and Marine officers assigned to their operations office as liaisons to coordinate support and movements.As such, the Army could award a performance or valor award to a member of another service while working with the Army.
The Secretary of the Army.
Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon's motto is 'Country,honor,valor'.
Awards up to and including the Silver star were within the authority of the division commander, usually a major general (two stars). This would include the bronze star with "V" device.
The Secretary of the Army is the cabinet officer charged with the statutory duties associated with the Army. Note that the Secretary of the Army does not direct its operations in battle or defense. The Army is operated by the Department of Defense, and the President is the Comander in Chief of all armed forces. A link to the Wikipedia article on the Secretary of the Army is provided. 29 Jan 2009 -- The above answer is incorrect. The Secretary of the Army is NOT a Cabinet officer. All the Armed Forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force) come under the Secretary of Defense.
Warrant Officers get their authority from the Secretary of the Army, but remain specialists