(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Class Jonathon Ray, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 3d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, on 25 April 2003, in Afghanistan. Sergeant First Class Ray distinguished himself during combat operations as part of a quick reaction force trying to help American soldiers under attack along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Sergeant First Class Ray’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.