The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Jessica Lorraine Brown, United States Navy, for heroism while serving with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron TWELVE on 19 December 1985. When notified of a fire in a nearby apartment, Petty Officer Brown first attempted to arouse the occupants. Failing that, with complete disregard for her own safety, she forcibly broke down the door and entered the smoke filled apartment. Petty Officer Brown located one victim and dragged him out of the building. She again entered the apartment and located the fire in the kitchen, already engulfing a wall and the hood of the stove. Although almost overcome by smoke, she extinguished the fire and located another victim on a couch and removed him from the apartment. By her courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk, Petty Officer Brown saved two lives and considerable personal property; thereby reflecting great credit upon herself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.