Bronze Star Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Pair~MCR-68114~MCR-68114|2 senior and chief versions and

senior and chief versions and are worn by officers on A

military authorized this award to be issued to service members who completed at least 170 cumulative days of services in the MFO from August 1981 (Prior to March 15

Currently the bestowing authority for the award rests with the Secretary of Homeland Security

a 35 year veteran of the Coast Guard and the 7th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

United States Air Force Mirror Finish Officer Rank

Bronze Star Anodized Miniature Medal SBBA~Pair~MCR-68114~MCR-68114|2 senior and chief versions andBronze Star Anodized Miniature Medal Criteria: The Bronze Star Medal (BSM or BSV) is an award presented to United States Armed Forces personnel for bravery, acts of merit or meritorious service. When awarded for combat heroism it is awarded with a V device for Valor. It is the fourth highest combat award of the Armed Forces. Originally created in February of 1944, this medal was retroactively awarded to many WWII veterans. During 1947, policy was put