World War II Navy Occupation Service Anodized Medal PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~11223DBR 500 flying hours in aircraft

500 flying hours in aircraft or seven years from basic rating date while Master Aviator Badge recipients need 3

The United States Navy awards each stripe for four years of duty

Department of Defense Distinguished Service Miniature Medal

and Special Operations Diver Badges

The AFC is given to personnel for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor

World War II Navy Occupation Service Anodized Medal PICK_PAIR_MIRRORED~11223DBR 500 flying hours in aircraftWorld War II Navy Occupation Service Anodized Medal Criteria: The World War II Navy Occupation Service Medal is a decoration awarded to members of the U. S. Navy and Coast Guard who served in specific regions of Europe or Asia following the end of WWII. A "Germany Bar" device is worn with the medal by personnel who served in the following locations in Europe during the accompanied dates: Italy (November 8, 1945 December 15, 1947); Trieste (May 8, 1945