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) Kent G. Solheim, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Executive Officer, Company B, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne), while assigned to Advanced Operating Base 3220 during the execution of Operation VOLCANO II in Karbala, Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 27 July 2007. While providing security outside the objective, Captain Solheim single-handedly thwarted an enemy assault by exposing himself to enemy fire to kill a rocket propelled grenade gunner and enemy gunman maneuvering on his comrades. His valorous acts saved the lives of many who would have suffered devastating casualties at close range. Captain Solheim’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Special Operations Command Central, and the United States Army.