The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, from 19 July 2009 to 1 February 2010, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Sergeant Baker’s outstanding 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, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, Special Operations Command Central, and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Army Commendation Medal
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Army Commendation Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Army Commendation Medal
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Army Commendation Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantAction Date:
October 1, 2008 – February 1, 2009
Permanent Order 365-03 (December 30, 2008The 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.
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Army Commendation Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantAction Date:
November 4, 2004 – May 1, 2005
Permanent Order 061-04 (March 2, 2005)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.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantAction Date:
July 12, 2010 – April 1, 2011
Permanent Order 83-27The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service as a Military Working Dog Handler for Special Operations Task Force – Southeast from 12 July 2010 to 1 April 2011, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Sergeant Baker’s outstanding 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, the Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan, and the United States Army.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantAction Date:
April 22, 2007 – November 1, 2007
Permanent Order 254-166The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Ryan S. Baker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service from 22 April 2007 to 1 November 2007 during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Sergeant Baker’s outstanding personal courage and commitment to mission accomplishment in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances, greatly contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Military Service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, Special Operations Command Central, and the United States Army.
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Army Commendation Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantAction Date:
August 28, 2010
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.