The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal with Combat “V” to Corporal Allister A. Hawkins, United States Army, for exceptionally valorous achievement while serving as a Team Leader, 571st Military Police Company, on 12 June 2007. Corporal Hawkins distinguished himself by immediately engaging the enemy, and attempting to assess and recover casualties from his destroyed vehicle after it was hit by an IED, despite heavy incoming fire, and without regard for his own personal safety. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the 97th Military Police Battalion, the 89th Military Police Brigade, and the United States Army.