The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant Jonathan D. Decker, United States Marine Corps, for heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Third Squad Leader, First Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, FIRST Marine Division (Forward), from 14 October 2010 to 15 January 2011 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. On a dismounted combat patrol in the Northern Green Zone, Sergeant Decker’s squad began taking heavy accurate fire from a squad-sized enemy element in an area heavily laden with Improvised Explosive Devices. Despite the danger surrounding his squad, he maneuvered throughout the battlefield directing fires on the enemy. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continued to maneuver under heavy accurate enemy fire, through an area with numerous Improvised Explosive Devices, in an effort to identify enemy locations. Once he gained positive identification of the enemy positions, he coordinated the indirect fires from mortars and both rotary and fixed wing aircraft. During this prolonged engagement with multiple enemy forces, he coordinated ten rocket and gun attacks as well as one Hellfire missile strike from the rotary aircraft. His efforts were vital in the destruction of numerous enemy positions. As the enemy attempted to retreat, he coordinated a mortar mission on the enemy. The combination of maneuver and both direct and indirect fire, as well as close air support attacks ultimately resulted in ten Taliban insurgents killed. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Sergeant Decker reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.