Navy Federal Credit Union

Paul LaCamera graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1985.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    87th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    10th Mountain Division

    Action Date:

    February 25 – March 14, 2002

    DoD Valor Database – valor.defense.gov

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Paul Joseph LaCamera, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during the period of 25 February 2002 to 14 March 2002, while serving as Task Force Commander for Task Force 1-87 Infantry (1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment), 10th Mountain Division, as part of the coalition Joint Task Force-Mountain, Bagram, Afghanistan, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Afghanistan, in direct support of Operation ANACONDA. Lieutenant Colonel LaCamera’s exemplary display of courage, dedication to duty and commitment to mission accomplishment under the most extreme circumstances of combat led directly to the success of Operation ANACONDA and protected the lives of his soldiers. Lieutenant Colonel LaCamera’s performance of duty in a combat zone reflects great credit upon himself, the 10th Mountain Division, and the United States Army.