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Silver Star - Navy and Marine Corps Gallantry in Iraq, Afghanistan and Other Conflicts (Hardcover)
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Silver Star - Navy and Marine Corps Gallantry in Iraq, Afghanistan and Other Conflicts (Hardcover)
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The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy
of the United States not justifying a higher award. It may be
awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the
U.S Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary
heroism involving one of the following actions: In action against
an enemy of the United States: While engaged in military operations
involving conflict with an opposing foreign force While serving
with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against
an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a
belligerent party The Silver Star differs from the Distinguished
Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, in that it requires a
lesser degree of gallantry and need not be earned while in a
position of great responsibility. Soldiers who received a citation
for gallantry in action during World War I were eligible to apply
to have the citation converted to the Silver Star Medal. The
authors have compiled this stirring collection of profiles in
courage to honour the Sailors and Marines awarded the Silver Star
by the U.S. Navy while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. It
documents the extraordinary, award-winning actions of young
American men in the war against global terrorism. A companion
volume to The Navy Cross (Naval Institute Press, 2007), this book
also includes selected profiles of Silver Star recipients from
previous wars whose stories stand out as the best among an elite
group. It is the first book to recognize and preserve for future
generations the selfless dedication shown by Silver Star medalists
in their fight for freedom.
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