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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Travis Wayne Nixon, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 29 October 2005 in the defense of Hill 2911 in the vicinity of Camp TILLMAN, Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Nixon distinguished himself as a Weapons Squad Leader in Company B, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, while engaging against a numerically superior enemy. Reacting to an attack against his observation post, Staff Sergeant Nixon selflessly revealed himself to enemy fire, continuously rallying his men through three determined Anti-Coalition Militia attacks against his position. His selfless service and courage under fire enabled his squad to retain their position and drive off the attacking forces. Staff Sergeant Nixon’s intrepid and gallant actions under fire are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Task Force DEVIL, CJTF-76 and the United States Army.