(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Sergeant First Class Brian Seidl, United States Army, for gallantry in action in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE during the Battle of Boz Quandahari, Afghanistan, on 2 to 3 November 2016. Sergeant First Class Seidl took charge of a severely injured and depleted force, leading them out of a kill zone and establishing a defensive posture that repelled every subsequent attack. He made tough calls on multiple danger-close air strikes near his own position in an effort to eliminate an overwhelming enemy force, and lead every man under his charge out of a hostile city after inflicting catastrophic damage on multiple Taliban enemies. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.