Silver Star

The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the Federation military for valor.

The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the Federation not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Federation military, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions:
 * In action against an enemy of the Federation
 * 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 Federation is not a belligerent party

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