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The Secretary concerned must release a recipient's valor award information to the recipient's Congressional delegation (Senate and House) when the recipient is awarded the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross (Army), the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, or the Silver Star, unless one of the following is true:
- Official announcement or presentation of the award has not occurred.
- Release of information will present a compromise to national security, ongoing military operations, or the overall security of the Department of Defense.
- Release of information will create an undue risk to the privacy and security of the recipient and the recipient's family. |