The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant ***** *****, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Ground Force Commander with SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE in connection with a sensitive special operation. Lieutenant ***** displayed exceptional heroism and professional skill in leading his ground element against a classified target and, with complete disregard for his own safety, personally directed a successful operation critical to the National Defense of the United States. Displaying outstanding judgment, leadership, and perseverance in the face of extremely challenging environmental conditions and imminent threat of hostile action, Lieutenant ***** led and inspired his combat element to mission success. Undaunted by equipment failure and the hazardous terrain, Lieutenant ***** continuously exposed himself to physical danger, employing every conceivable tactical method to infiltrate, maneuver, and extract his team without casualties or mission compromise. By his exemplary leadership, unwavering courage, and inspiring devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk, Lieutenant ***** reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.