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 to Specialist Jason L. Mike, United States Army, for exceptionally valorous achievement during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Specialist Mike’s heroic actions on 20 March 2005, during combat operations in Iraq, contributed to the overwhelming success of the Multi National Corps-Iraq mission. While serving as the Medic for RAVEN 42, in the 617th Military Police Company, 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne), the 18th Military Police Brigade, Specialist Mike supported a counterattack of anti-Iraq forces (AIF) who were ambushing a convoy with heavy AK-47 assault rifle fire, RPK machine gun fire, and rocket propelled grenades. He engaged the AIF with his M-9 until his fellow soldiers fell injured. Specialist Mike immediately pulled the wounded soldiers out of the line of direct fire and returned fire with the injured soldiers’ weapons. When the threat was eliminated he provided medical aid to his critically wounded comrades. His actions saved the lives of the three wounded soldiers and numerous convoy members. Specialist Mike’s bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of the 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne), the 18th Military Police Brigade, and the United States Army.