 It was not until 1996 that the "V" device was authorized on the Air Force Commendation Medal; prior to 1996, there was not a valor distinction in effect for the Air Force Commendation Medal.On January 7, 2016, the "C" device and "R" device was authorized on the Air Force Commendation Medal as well.For USAF enlisted personnel, the Air Force Commendation Medal is worth three points under the Air Force enlisted promotion system.