The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Joshua Ryan Wood, United States Army, for valorous and meritorious actions while engaged in direct combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 27 June 2010 to 28 June 2010. Specialist Wood’s courage and selfless dedication in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances, greatly contributed to the fight against the War on Terrorism. Specialist Wood’s actions reflect great credit upon himself, Task Force BASTOGNE, Combined Joint Task Force-101, and the United States Central Command.