Stephen D. Love

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963), has awarded the Silver Star to Chief Warrant Officer Three Stephen D. Love, United States Army. For gallantry in action on 1 May 2011, during combat operations against an armed enemy as a (redacted) for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On this date, Chief Warrant Officer Three Love successfully (redacted) arrived at the objective undetected and delivered the ground force to the target. He flawlessly reacted to multiple contingencies to include (redacted) and allowed the ground force to complete its extremely high-risk mission. Chief Warrant Officer Three Love displayed great personal courage, heroism and a complete disregard for his own personal safety. Chief Warrant Officer Three Love’s distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command and the United States Army.