The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Chief Petty Officer Gregory Scott Baker, United States Navy, for meritorious achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as a Lead Technical Surveillance Operator while assigned to a Joint Task Force in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN from 29 March to 15 September 2010. Chief Baker conducted numerous sensitive technical surveillance operations against targets in support of multiple Task Forces across the area. These operations provided the Task Force with an increased intelligence collection capability, situational awareness of enemy activities, and operational techniques, tactics and procedures and resulted in direct action of many objectives. By his distinctive contributions, steadfast initiative, and total devotion to duty, Chief Baker reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.