(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant First Class Justin T. Bacalski, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in combat operations against an armed enemy in Afghanistan. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Sergeant First Class Bacalski on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.