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 Specialist John Giasullo, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations on 2 July 2008 while serving as a Dismounted Reconnaissance Line Medic with Troop C, 1st Squadron, 1st Battalion, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during a combat patrol in the vicinity of Shebak Kheyl, Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. After a convoy vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device during an enemy ambush, Specialist Giasullo immediately moved down into the river bed where the destroyed vehicle lay while the rest of the convoy attempted to move out of the kill zone. Once at the vehicle, he began to treat casualties and return fire as enemy small arms fire impacted all around him. Even after a secondary improvised explosive device struck the position, Specialist Giasullo continued to provide emergency medical aid and prepare the wounded Afghan National Army soldiers for evacuation. Refusing medical treatment for his own injuries after another medic arrived at the site, he successfully stabilized the casualties, loaded them onto an emergency medical transport vehicle, and then opted to rejoin his platoon until the mission was complete. His selflessness, dedication to duty, and courage under enemy fire saved the lives of four Afghan National Army soldiers and serve as an example for all Soldiers to follow. Specialist Giasullo’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), and the United States Army.