(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Staff Sergeant Kenneth Braxton, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 3d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, in Iraq, in 2003. Sergeant Braxton’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.