RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche has authorized use of the “V” device, to represent valor, on Distinguished Flying Crosses awarded for heroism.
The decision is intended to clearly distinguish and denote a DFC awarded for heroism. It allows any Reserve, Guard or active-duty Airman or Air Force DFC recipient honored for heroism on or after Sept. 18, 1947, to wear the “V” device on the DFC.
The approval is effective immediately; Airmen previously awarded the DFC for heroism, as indicated on the citation, certificate or order, are now authorized to wear the “V” device.
"There is no requirement to have a personnel office verify entitlement to wear the 'V' device," said Master Sgt. Al Salinas, chief of the recognition programs branch at the Air Force Personnel Center here. "Simply put, anyone awarded the DFC for heroism is entitled to wear the device. Also, the military personnel data system will be updated later this year to reflect the DFC with valor in active-duty Airmen records."
If needed, current Airmen who have lost personal copies of their citation or order may inquire about obtaining a replacement copy from their servicing military personnel flight. Veterans may seek copies from the National Personnel Records Center at the following address:
National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63132.
Airmen may purchase the “V” device from an Army and Air Force Exchange Service clothing sales store, or contact their servicing MPF's awards and decorations section for issue. Veterans may purchase the device through AAFES or commercial sources.
For more information, contact the local MPFs awards and decorations section. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service)