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541 641 (3) it appears from records of the Department of the Air Force that the person is entitled to the award, (c) No medal of honor, distinguished-service cross, distinguishedservice medal, or device in place thereof, may be awarded or presented to a person whose service after he distinguished himself has not been honorable. §8745. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal: delegation of power to award The President may delegate his authority to award the medal of honor, distinguished-service cross, and distinguished-service medal, to a commanding general of a separate air force or higher unit in the field. §8746. Silver star: award The President may award a silver star, three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter, for each citation for gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or distinguished-service cross, if the person earned the citation while serving in any capacity with the Air Force and it has been published in orders issued from the headquarters of a force that is the appropriate command of a general officer. The silver star shall be worn as the President directs. §8747. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: replacement Any medal of honor, distinguished-service cross, distinguishedservice medal, or silver star, or any bar, ribbon, rosette, or other device issued for wear with or in place of any of them, that is lost or destroyed, or becomes imfit for use, without fault or neglect of the person to whom it was awarded, shall be replaced without charge. §8748. Medal of honor; distinguished-service cross; distinguished-service medal; silver star: availability of appropriations The Secretary of the Air Force may spend, from any appropriation for contingent expenses of the Department of the Air Force, amounts necessary to provide medals and devices under sections 8741,8742,8743, 8744, 8746, 8747, and 8752 of this title. § 8749. Distinguished flying cross: award; limitations (a) The President may award a distinguished flying cross of appropriate design with accompaning ribbon to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguishes himself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. (b) Not more than one distinguished flying cross may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify the award of such a cross, the President may award a suitable bar or other device to be worn as he directs. (c) No distinguished flying cross, or device in place thereof, may be awarded or presented to a person whose service after he distinguished himself has not been honorable.

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