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 Captain (Infantry) Stephen G. Dobbins, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while Commanding Troop B, 73d Cavalry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 November 2006, . In support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM near Balad Ruz, Iraq. During combat operations as part of Operation TURKI BOWL, Captain Dobbins was wounded in the blast of an anti-tank mine. Refusing medical evacuation, he helped remove other wounded from the destroyed vehicle. Ignoring his injuries, he moved his remaining elements to attack insurgents that were massing on his flank, and crossed a minefield with a dismounted element to set up support by fire positions to pin down the enemy. He repeatedly moved across areas without cover to coordinate between his two sections, ignoring his injuries and the effects of a concussion from the mine blast. The gallant actions and bold leadership of Captain Dobbins, without thought for his own safety, was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.