The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Omar Hernandez, United States Army, for gallantry in action against a determined enemy while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion. 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 2007, in support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, in Iraq. Sergeant Hernandez exemplary bravery under fire and a complete disregard for his own safety, enabled him to single-handedly pull two members of the Iraqi National Police Force to safety despite having already been severely wounded himself. Sergeant Hernandez’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.