(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 Corporal Jose G. Arocha, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 4th Squadron, 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, in action on 19 March 2011 in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM the vicinity of Shah Wali Khot, Afghanistan. Corporal Arocha’s action and courage under enemy fire directly contributed to the killing of an enemy insurgent and thereby saving the lives of his fellow soldiers. By his outstanding bravery and courage corporal Arocha served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the armed forces. His actions bring great credit upon himself, 2d Cavalry Regiment, and the United States Army.