The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman First Class Jeremy K. Torrisi, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Team Corpsman, Marine Special Operations Company H, Second Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 26 June 2008. Petty Officer Torrisi courageously exposed himself to accurate fire numerous times when his company was pinned down in a mountainous draw by withering fire from a concealed enemy position. After several Marines and other medical providers were hit by enemy fire, he ran into the kill zone with total disregard for his own safety to provide desperately needed aid. After stabilizing one Marine and dragging him to cover, he ran back through a hail of bullets to the side of a fellow Corpsman and began to administer life-saving medical care. Petty Officer Torrisi was subsequently shot in the leg, but continued treating casualties for several hours while refusing medical treatment for his own injuries. Under intense fire, while simultaneously directing the evacuation of the wounded Marines and Sailors, he laid down suppressive fire until every team member had evacuated the kill zone. His actions ultimately saved the lives of four of his teammates, and his courage and quick thinking prevented further loss of life. By his relentless resolve, courageous fighting spirit, and unwavering dedication to duty, Petty Officer Torrisi reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.