The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Marilyn D. Wills, United States Army, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on 11 September 2001, after a hijacked airline flight, with over 30,000 pounds of jet fuel was used by international terrorists as a weapon to attack the Pentagon. Upon impact there was a thunderous explosion and a horrific fie that left both miliary and civilian personnel in a state of shock. Without regard for her own life, and overcoming the shock, chaos, and deadly smoke, Lieutenant Colonel Wills aided in the rescue effort by leading a group that was trapped in an inner conference room through the smoke and falling debris to a window along the B-ring. Once there, he helped to systematically lower all individuals out of the second story window and then risked her life by remaining at the window using her voice to direct more casualties to the escape route before being ordered to evacuate due to the thick smoke and flames. Lieutenant Colonel Wills’ unyielding devotion to her fellow soldiers and civilians undoubtedly saved lives and showed America’s resolve to overcome this action of international terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel Wills’ heroic acts are a testament to her bravery and reflect great credit upon herself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.