The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal with Combat “V” to Staff Sergeant David W. Easley, United States Army, for outstanding achievement and valorous conduct in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 19 January 2005. Staff Sergeant Easley led a dismounted team of three scouts while under fire, pursuing the enemy. He skillfully and calmly integrated maneuver and air support in lethal combination to the enemy. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the RATTLESNAKE Squadron, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (SBCT), and the United States Army.