Navy Changes Letter Devices on Medals and Ribbons

The U.S. Navy has announced that it is implementing changes to the letter-type devices worn on certain medals and ribbons. The devices are intended to provide more distinctive recognition of acts of valor (V device), meritorious achievement or service under combat conditions (C device), and meritorious achievement that had direct impact on combat operations, albeit from a location where the awardee was not at significant risk of exposure to hostile action (R device). Any Sailor or Marine who received a personal decoration for meritorious achievement or service after Jan. 7, 2016, and who believes the circumstances met the criteria for the C device or R device, may directly contact the command that issued the award and request reconsideration. No consideration will be given to adding a V device to any previously approved award.

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