The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Scott S. Haraburda, United States Army Reserves, for exceptionally meritorious service over a 29-year career, while serving in various positions of increasing responsibility, culminating as Director, Joint Reserve Team, Defense Contract Management Agency. Colonel Haraburda’s efforts in training the United states Army Reserve’s next generation of leaders will have a lasting, positive impact His skills as a mission enabler and force integrator enabled a myriad of contributions to the capabilities of Combatant Commanders and warfighters alike. His expert leadership and care and concern for Soldiers consistently enabled forward deployed elements to achieve superb results. Colonel Haraburda’s distinctive accomplishments throughout a fine career are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and the United States Army.