(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 Staff Sergeant Pete Dinich, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States, Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component Afghanistan, on 16 August 2017, during Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL in support of the Resolute Support mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Dinich has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.