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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Jason T. McMahon, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving as Company Commander 744th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 5 September 2010, in Afghanistan. While under hostile fire in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, Captain McMahon fearlessly exposed himself to accurate enemy small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades while directing the fires of his Soldiers against enemy insurgents. Completely exposed to the enemy fire and with complete disregard to his own personal safety, Captain McMahon sacrificed his shelter, ensuring that his Soldiers were able to fully utilize the limited available cover. This action ensured his Soldiers’ safety and saved their lives. Captain McMahon’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion and the United States Army.