The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant Todd R. Cardone, United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During a convoy on 24 – 25 March 2003 while in command of Evac-3, a M113, Sergeant Cardone demonstrated exemplary tactical leadership skills, while under aimed fire from a known enemy near the town of Al Najaf. Sergeant Cardone successfully positioned the vehicle in between the casualties and the enemy for their safe extraction and evacuation of two vehicle crews. Sergeant Cardone also provided security for the forward aid station crew, crew of an Engineer vehicle and four soldiers in an overturned front line ambulance. His personal bravery, decisive action, and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest tradition of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, 3d Squadron, 7th United States Cavalry, 3d Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne” and the United States Army.