(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Kevin Arthur Correira, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving with the 410th Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in Iraq, on 12 July 2003. Following an ambush, Private First Class Correira served as an inspiration to his fellow soldiers as he displayed true courage under fire. His clarity of the situation and his awareness allowed him to direct fire at an unknown number of enemy forces armed with AK-47s and RPGs to neutralize the target, thereby protecting 15 soldiers and five military vehicles from further harm. Private First Class Correira’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.