Navy Federal Credit Union

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 (Army Award) to Lieutenant Jon K. Turnipseed, United States Navy, for gallantry in action as the Platoon Leader for SEA, Air, and Land Platoon 2037, Special Forces Advanced Operating Base 1430, Special Operations Task Force-Southeast, Forward Operating Base Ghazni, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 28 August 2013. Lieutenant Turnipseed distinguished himself by courageously responding to an insurgent suicide attack on FOB Ghazni. His complete disregard for his own safety while in close combat with insurgent forces resulted in the obliteration of the enemy, denying their advancement and penetration of the Forward Operating Base, saving countless Soldiers’ and civilians’ lives. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military heroism and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, the Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, the United States Forces-Afghanistan and the United States Navy.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    August 28, 2013

    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 (Army Award) to Lieutenant Jon K. Turnipseed, United States Navy, for gallantry in action as the Platoon Leader for SEA, Air, and Land Platoon 2037, Special Forces Advanced Operating Base 1430, Special Operations Task Force-Southeast, Forward Operating Base Ghazni, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 28 August 2013. Lieutenant Turnipseed distinguished himself by courageously responding to an insurgent suicide attack on FOB Ghazni. His complete disregard for his own safety while in close combat with insurgent forces resulted in the obliteration of the enemy, denying their advancement and penetration of the Forward Operating Base, saving countless Soldiers’ and civilians’ lives. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military heroism and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, the Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, the United States Forces-Afghanistan and the United States Navy.