(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 Staff Sergeant Jubal L. Day, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving with Operational Detachment Alpha 163 (ODA-163) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan on 11 April 2005. Staff Sergeant Day was part of a quick reaction force that was moving to reinforce Afghan Security Forces in contact within the Khowst-Gardez pass, an historical enemy safe haven. His actions under overwhelming direct enemy fire were instrumental in the survival of several American casualties and his fellow Soldiers. His distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest of traditions of military service and the United States Army.