The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Special Warfare Operator First Class (SEAL) ***** *****, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as SEAL Team ONE, Delta Platoon, Fire Team Leader in Naval Special Warfare Task Unit-TRIDENT, in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 15 September 2009 to 1 April 2010. Petty Officer ***** repeatedly displayed exceptional courage and aggressive leadership that inspired his teammates and helped his team gain the initiative against the enemy during multiple sustained firefights that resulted in 48 enemy killed. During a cordon and search of a Taliban bazaar in Helmand Province, he fearlessly led his fire team while under a furious multi-pronged enemy attack. When enemy forces isolated part of his clearance element, he maneuvered to effectively engage Taliban forces with his sniper rifle. Petty Officer *****’s decisive actions allowed his teammates to successfully complete the mission. During a cordon and search mission in Panjwayi District, Kandahar, he fearlessly maneuvered to interdict two insurgents at point-blank range. Petty Officer *****’s actions directly prevented the enemy from establishing an ambush position and saved the lives of his teammates. By his strong direction, courageous actions, and unyielding devotion to duty, Petty Officer ***** reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.