The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Todd J. Angell, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against the enemy while serving as Corpsman, Weapons Company, First Battalion, Eighth Marines, Regimental Combat Team 2, FIRST Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Afghanistan, from 12 October 2010 to 20 December 2010 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. On 12 October 2010, Petty Officer Third Class Angell was on patrol in the Musa Qala District when an improvised explosive device detonated. Undeterred by the threat of a secondary device and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he dashed across 500 meters of terrain laced with explosive devices to reach a grievously wounded Marine. He then provided immediate life saving aid. On 8 November 2010, an Afghan Soldier struck an explosive device, suffering a double amputation. En route to the casualty, the minesweeping Marine struck a second device. After assessing the Marine casualty, he continued on by himself, against with complete disregard for his own personal safety and without hesitation. He crossed a known minefield to rescue the Afghan Soldier and applied tourniquets and first aid that saved his life. Moments later a third explosive device detonated, and he treated the wounded Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine. A local national also suffered a gunshot wound to the head, and he expertly applied aid that saved the Afghan’s life. On 20 December 2010, elements of his platoon were ambushed near the village of Changall. He personally shot two enemy fighters at close range and assisted in repelling the enemy’s assault. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, Petty Officer Third Class Angell reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.