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 Victor Thibeault, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company A, 110th Military Intelligence Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, as the security element for Tactical Human Intelligence Team 1, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Kandahar, Afghanistan on 3 December 2003. Specialist Thibeault epitomized the definition of selfless service by putting himself at risk. He reacted heroically by grabbing a grenade thrown into the vehicle he was driving and holding on to it mitigating the effects of the blast and saving the life of the Soldier next to him and the innocent civilians in the vicinity of the incident. Specialist Thibeault’s selfless service, sense of duty and personal courage reflect great credit upon himself, Company A, 110th Military Intelligence Battalion, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) and the United States Army.