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 Lieutenant Colonel David S. Flynn, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Western Arghandab District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan which contributed directly to the overwhelming success of Operation Hamkari-Arghanciab from 10 July 2010 to 23 August 2010. Lieutenant Colonel Flynn’s leadership, heroism, and judgment were inspirational to the task force. He regularly placed himself at great personal risk, demonstrated unwavering commitment to the men and women of his command, and inspired them to defeat a formidable for and protect the people of Western Arghandab. Lieutenant Colonel Flynn’s bravery, selflessness, and courage under fire is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military heroism and reflects great credit upon himself, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, the 2d Brigade Combat Team, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Regional Command-South, and the United States Army.