The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant First Class Rhonnie Clay Thompson, United States Army, for meritorious achievement in action during ground operations against a hostile force while serving with Company A, 7th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in action against the enemy in support of Operation Desert Storm, during the period 17 January 1991 through 5 March 1991.