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70A Stat. 389.

Air Force. 70A Stat. 540.

70A Stat. 540; 74 Stat, 3 3 1.

PUBLIC LAW 88-77-JULY 25, 1963

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"(1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; "(2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; "(3) 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." (2) Section 6242 is amended to read as follows: "§ 6242. Navy cross "The President may award a Navy cross of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a medal of honor— "(1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; "(2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or "(3) 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." (3) Section 6244 is amended to read as follows: "§ 6244. Silver star medal "The President may award a silver star medal of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, is cited for gallantry in action that does not warrant a medal of honor or Navy cross— "(1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; "(2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or "(3) 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." SEC. 3. Chapter 857 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) Section 8741 is amended to read as follows: "§ 8741. Medal of honor: award "The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while a member of the Air Force, distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty— " (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; "(2) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or "(3) 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." (2) Section 8742 is amended to read as follows: "§8742. Air Force Cross: award "The President may award an Air Force cross of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Air Force, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a medal of honor— " (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

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