The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Commendation Medal to Staff Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 October 2008 to 1 February 2009 during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM XII. Staff Sergeant Baker’s dedication to duty during combat operations in Afghanistan contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s Mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan and the United States Army.

The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal to Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service as the Assistant Personnel Sergeant For Task Force 71 from 4 November 2004 to 1 May 2005, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. His technical knowledge, dedication to duty, and selfless service while deployed to a combat zone reflect great credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, and the United States Army.

The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Commendation Medal with Combat “V” to Staff Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service on 28 August 2010 during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Staff Sergeant Baker’s dedication to duty during combat operations in Afghanistan contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s Mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of Military Service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, and the United States Army.