| Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor | |
|---|---|
 Reverse (right) and obverse (left) of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor | |
| Type | Civilian valor award |
| Awarded for | An act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk of personal safety in the face of danger either on or off the job.[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by | the Office of the Secretary of Defense |
| Eligibility | Department of Defense civilian employees and private individuals |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 2001 |
| First awarded | 15 July 2002 |
| Last awarded | 14 August 2018 |
| Total | 17 |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Equivalent | Distinguished Service Cross (U.S. Army) |
| Related | Secretary of the Army Award for Valor |
The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the United States Department of Defense.[2] Created in 2001 in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the medal recognizes government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger.[1]
- ^ a b "OSD Medal for Valor Presented to PFPA Officers" (PDF). Pentagon Force Protection Agency Office of Public Affairs. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
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