The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy which was issued to Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who participated in the European and Asian occupation forces following the close of the World War II. The medal was also bestowed to personnel who performed duty in West Berlin between 1945 and 1990. Not more than one than one Navy Occupation Service Medal may be awarded to an individual. The Army of Occupation Medal is the equivalent of the Navy Occupation Service Medal. No person could receive both the Army and Navy occupation medals.
The medal is authorized two service clasps: Europe and Asia. If eligible, both clasps may be worn on the medal. The Berlin Airlift Device may be authorized for wear on the Army and Navy occupation medals to denote participation in the direct support of the Berlin Airlift between 1948 and 1949.
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