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 Specialist Eddie Camacho, Jr., United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 3d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 25 April 2003, in Afghanistan. While under an enemy ambush, Specialist Camacho, with no regard to personal safety, provided suppressive fire and stopped the enemy’s threat. Specialist Camacho’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Task Force DEVIL, and the United States Army.