The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Captain Robert Peter Emanuel, United States Army, for meritorious service during combat operations as Company Executive Officer in the 8th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the period from 19 March 2003 to 17 April 2003 in Iraq. Captain Emanuel’s actions during operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom contributed enormously to the success of the Division’s operations as the Screaming Eagles liberated three major cities and cleared South Baghdad, Mosul, and Haditha, covering over 1,200 kilometers course of the campaign. Captain Emanuel’s professionalism and commitment to excellence reflect great credit on him, the 101st Airborne Division (air Assault), and the United States Army.