(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 Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Randall Sanderson, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation Iraqi FREEDOM in Iraq in March 2003. Lieutenant Colonel Sanderson’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, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.