The Bronze Medal of Valor is the second highest decoration that may be awarded to a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
According to CAP Regulation 39-3, Section B, Chapter 9b, the Bronze Medal of Valor is awarded to an active Civil Air Patrol member for "distinguished and conspicuous heroic action where danger to self is probable and known". The Chairman of the National Awards Review Board is authorized to approve this medal for the NEC
The Bronze Medal of Valor award package includes the medal, a mini-medal for the mess dress uniform, and the ribbon.
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