The U.S. Navy has announced that it is implementing changes to the letter-type devices ... and ribbons. The devices are intended to provide more distinctive recognition of acts of valor (V device ...

The V device worn on Army Commendation Medal and other awards, stands for 'valor.' Joining the V are two new devices: the 'C' and 'R' devices, where C denotes 'combat' and the R means 'remote.' ...