The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant First Class Patrick S. Flanagan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service as a member of the 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Afghanistan from 15 December 2009 to 15 December 2010. Sergeant First Class Flanagan’s personal courage and commitment to mission accomplishment in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances, greatly contributed to the success of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Sergeant First Class Flanagan’s performance reflects great credit upon himself, Task Force BAYONET Combined Joint Task Force-101 and the United States Central Command.