(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 Captain Steven J. Weber, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while commanding Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, in action during Operation STRONG EAGLE on 27 – 28 June 2010 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Captain Weber, under seemingly insurmountable conditions of the harshest extremes, was able to inspire the combined combat forces in his formation to persevere and wind under conditions much more favorable to the enemy. His 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.