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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL)

    Action Date:

    April 14 – October 15, 2006

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) ***** *****, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Senior Enlisted Advisor to an Iraqi Special Operations unit while assigned to Naval Special Warfare Squadron EIGHT, Task Unit-Baghdad, in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 14 April to 15 October 2006. Chief ***** was the Senior Enlisted Advisor for a raid conducted in an insurgent safe haven. As his force approached the target, they came under enemy small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. Despite the danger, he quickly began directing the assault force. Several groups of Iraqi assaulters were pinned down behind cover and unwilling to move. Recognizing that the mission was losing momentum, Chief ***** rushed through the hail of enemy fire to their location. Hearing his commands over the gun fire, and witnessing his courageous disregard for the danger, the Iraqis moved from their positions of safety and followed him to the breach point. Having restored the combat initiative, Chief ***** continued to engage the enemy on the move. Once the objective was secure, he took to the roof and coordinated suppressive fire against multiple enemy fighting positions. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Chief ***** reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.