The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Joseph Anderson, United States Navy, for heroism while serving as Corpsman, Police Monitoring Team, Third Battalion, First Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, FIRST Marine Division (Forward), Afghanistan, on 6 June 2010, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anderson witnessed the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle in front of his roll over and submerge in a canal. With complete disregard tor his own life, he trust himself into harm’s way assisting with the rescue of two surviving passengers, a Military Working Dog, and the recovery of a victim who had drowned. As he struggled to open the submerged driver’s door, it was apparent that the door had been combat locked. Undeterred, and with an undying need to help others, he p[laced his life at risk to assist with the recovery of the entrapped Marines. On numerous attempts, he held his breath for long periods of time, swimming in and out of the immersed vehicle in hopes of locating where the remaining personnel were trapped. He relentlessly risked his life again and again in the rushing torrent of 50 degree water, swimming into a darkened, inverted, and submerged vehicle that was laced with lethal obstacles from the clutter and roll-over damage. He identified the source of restraint ort he gunner and was able to cut the Marine free. He removed the gunner and transport ed the casualty to the roadway where he attempted resuscitation. His courage and presence of mind, and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk prevented further loss of life. By his courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anderson reflected create credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.